Verona Public Library

There are many reasons to love the Verona Public Library, which has become my favorite Madison-area library: * The library is nestled into a corner of Badger Prairie Park. In the center of the library, there is a large atrium, flooding the library with natural light and providing a panoramic view of the neighboring park. I also am a fan of the library's Prairie Style design. * The facility is always well staffed (no lines!) and all the employees I've interacted with are all friendly and knowledgeable. If you are feeling misanthropic and / or independent, there are a number of self-checkout kiosks. * It contains an inventory of over 90,000 books and videos, so I often can find what I need without having to order an item through the South Central Library System. * There are computer kiosks peppered in the stacks, making it easy to locate whatever you are looking for. * With a library card, you can use the Internet and Microsoft Office software accessible computer lab for free. Alternatively, if you have your own laptop, you access the building's free wi-fi. Plenty of places to plug in as well. * There are five study rooms if you need a quiet space to concentrate. There also is a large reading room with a fireplace and a bunch of comfy chairs and a killer view of Badger Prairie County Park. * The facility has two large meetings rooms for hosting larger events. * There is always plenty of parking and it is easy to get in and out of the parking lot. So five stars to you, Verona Library!