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Community Yoga with Michelle

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Free community yoga session with Michelle

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free community yoga session with Michelle

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Morning Book Club: Kitchens of the Great Midwest

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month, we discuss

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we discuss

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Live4Lali Resource Table

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
New Books Lounge at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Drop in for a chat with Live4Lali to learn about prevention, education, and support related to substance use disorders. 

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: New Books Lounge
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Drop in for a chat with Live4Lali to learn about prevention, education, and support related to substance use disorders. 

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Evening Book Club: The Villa

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month we discuss The Villa

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we discuss The Villa

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Food may be used or served in this program. If you have any concerns about food allergies or specific dietary restrictions, please speak to a library staff member prior to the start of the program and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

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Narrative Nonfiction Book Club: : A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month, we discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 9, 2026 @ 7:30pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

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MPL Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 6 at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

MPL's Library Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help 

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Meeting Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

MPL's Library Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help 

Library Opening at 10 am

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Messenger Public Library will open late today at 10:00 am due to staff training. 

Closing
Branches:
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Description:

Messenger Public Library will open late today at 10:00 am due to staff training. 

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Posture, Balance, and a Little Cha-Cha-Cha

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Using a chair for stability, practice posture and balance with instructor Elain Gotfryd-Noonan to increase your strength, flexibility, and alignment. Then have a blast on the "dance floor" while increasing coordination.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 13, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using a chair for stability, practice posture and balance with instructor Elain Gotfryd-Noonan to increase your strength, flexibility, and alignment. Then have a blast on the "dance floor" while increasing coordination.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request a specific accommodation, please contact the library. 

Art Club for Grownups: Craftivism 101

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get acquainted with craftivism, learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, and make friends—all in just 2 hours!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get acquainted with craftivism, learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, and make friends—all in just 2 hours!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Limits for Adult Programming

Adult programs are for the specific age group listed in the program’s description. Adults will not be permitted to bring children who are under the age listed.

Late Arrivals

This program begins promptly at the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be able to complete the activity with the group and may be asked to leave.

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Why Waubonsee? Admissions, Opportunities, and Scholarships

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Considering Waubonsee Community College? An admissions advisor provides an overview of the college, explains the admissions process, discusses their scholarship foundation, and answers your questions.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Considering Waubonsee Community College? An admissions advisor provides an overview of the college, explains the admissions process, discusses their scholarship foundation, and answers your questions.

Drop-In Crochet and Knit Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come relax and work on making something cozy with others who are interested in the fiber arts! This is a drop-in program for experienced crafters. Refreshments are provided.

Please bring your own materials and projects to work on.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come relax and work on making something cozy with others who are interested in the fiber arts! This is a drop-in program for experienced crafters. Refreshments are provided.

Please bring your own materials and projects to work on.

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Food may be used or served in this program. If you have any concerns about food allergies or specific dietary restrictions, please speak to a library staff member prior to the start of the program and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

Leslie Goddard in Colonial apparel, appearing as Abigail Adams.

Leslie Goddard Presents: Abigail Adams

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

In this living history portrayal, American patriot Abigail Adams recounts her life, including her famous call to her husband John to "remember the ladies" in the founding of the new nation.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this living history portrayal, American patriot Abigail Adams recounts her life, including her famous call to her husband John to "remember the ladies" in the founding of the new nation.

Lock Every Door book cover

Book Club Is Our Alibi: Lock Every Door

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Off Site at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Krema Coffee Roasters (1109 Ritter Street, North Aurora) for our next installment of Book Club Is Our Alibi. All attendees receive a free beverage courtesy of the library.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Krema Coffee Roasters (1109 Ritter Street, North Aurora) for our next installment of Book Club Is Our Alibi. All attendees receive a free beverage courtesy of the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Food may be used or served in this program. If you have any concerns about food allergies or specific dietary restrictions, please speak to a library staff member prior to the start of the program and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

Estate Planning Explained

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Jim Flanagan explains the estate planning process from beginning to end. Look closely at the need to plan, common planning techniques, key documents, and issues like probate, wills vs. trusts, powers of attorney, guardian appointments, and more.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jim Flanagan explains the estate planning process from beginning to end. Look closely at the need to plan, common planning techniques, key documents, and issues like probate, wills vs. trusts, powers of attorney, guardian appointments, and more.

Community Yoga with Michelle

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Free community yoga session with Michelle

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 25, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free community yoga session with Michelle

Instant Pot Cooking

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

The Instant Pot and other electric pressure cookers can transform tough cuts of meat, hearty whole grains, and dry legumes into succulent, healthy meals in a fraction of the time that it would take to cook these same foods on the stove.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Instant Pot and other electric pressure cookers can transform tough cuts of meat, hearty whole grains, and dry legumes into succulent, healthy meals in a fraction of the time that it would take to cook these same foods on the stove.

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Food may be used or served in this program. If you have any concerns about food allergies or specific dietary restrictions, please speak to a library staff member prior to the start of the program and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

Late Arrivals

This program begins promptly at the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be able to complete the activity with the group and may be asked to leave.

Art Club for Grownups: Sea Turtle Shoreline Wall Art

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create a whimsical beach scene featuring hatchling sea turtles heading out to sea. Registration starts February 1. Please only sign up for one March class. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a whimsical beach scene featuring hatchling sea turtles heading out to sea. Registration starts February 1. Please only sign up for one March class. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Limits for Adult Programming

Adult programs are for the specific age group listed in the program’s description. Adults will not be permitted to bring children who are under the age listed.

Late Arrivals

This program begins promptly at the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be able to complete the activity with the group and may be asked to leave.

Community Yoga with Michelle

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Free community yoga session with Michelle

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free community yoga session with Michelle

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Evening Book Club: The Twilight Garden

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month we discuss The Twilight Garden

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 2, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we discuss The Twilight Garden

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Food may be used or served in this program. If you have any concerns about food allergies or specific dietary restrictions, please speak to a library staff member prior to the start of the program and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

Library Closed- Spring Holiday

All Day 4/4 - 4/5
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Library is closed for the Spring holiday. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/ 

Closing
Branches:
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Description:

Library is closed for the Spring holiday. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/ 

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MPL Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 6 at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

MPL's Library Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help 

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Meeting Room 6
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

MPL's Library Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help 

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Morning Book Club: Station Eleven

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month we discuss Station Eleven

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we discuss Station Eleven

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Food may be used or served in this program. If you have any concerns about food allergies or specific dietary restrictions, please speak to a library staff member prior to the start of the program and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

Munch and Learn: “Blue Zones” in the Kitchen

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get inspired by Joan Davis to increase your longevity by learning practical, achievable steps you can take towards healthier eating. This session has it all: cooking lesson, kitchen revamp, recipe review, and taste sampling.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get inspired by Joan Davis to increase your longevity by learning practical, achievable steps you can take towards healthier eating. This session has it all: cooking lesson, kitchen revamp, recipe review, and taste sampling.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request a specific accommodation, please contact the library. 

Art Club for Grownups: Graffiti Name Art

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to create graffiti-style name art starting with basic tag lines and progressing to more complex 3D lettering techniques. Registration starts March 1.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create graffiti-style name art starting with basic tag lines and progressing to more complex 3D lettering techniques. Registration starts March 1.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Limits for Adult Programming

Adult programs are for the specific age group listed in the program’s description. Adults will not be permitted to bring children who are under the age listed.

Late Arrivals

This program begins promptly at the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be able to complete the activity with the group and may be asked to leave.