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New Year's Day Closure

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Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

The library will be closed on January 1 for New Year's Day.

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The library will be closed on January 1 for New Year's Day.

Mother Daughter Murder Night Book Cover

Evening Book Club: Mother-Daughter Murder Night

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we discuss Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon."Nothing brings an estranged family together like a murder next door. High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month we discuss Mother-Daughter Murder Night

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.

Estate Planning Explained

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program, led by retirement expert Jim Flanagan, covers the estate planning process from beginning to end. Look closely at the need to plan, common planning techniques, the doc...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

This program, led by retirement expert Jim Flanagan, covers the estate planning process from beginning to end. Look closely at the need to plan, common planning techniques, the documents used in the planning process, as well as :

Image is the cover of the book "Matrix", and it is a golden color with the title and author in black writing.

Morning Book Club: Matrix

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we discuss Matrix by Lauren Groff.Cast out of the royal court by Eleanor of Aquitaine and deemed too coarse and rough-hewn for marriage or courtly life, seventeen-year-o...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month we discuss Matrix by Lauren Groff.

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.

Extended Meditation Practices for the New Year: Part 1

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Umesh Bhatia for this engaging workshop that demonstrates the most natural and effective techniques of meditation. Umesh gives suggestions for deepening and stabilizing our me...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join Umesh Bhatia for this engaging workshop that demonstrates the most natural and effective techniques of meditation. Umesh gives suggestions for deepening and stabilizing our meditation practices.

A square piece of aluminum embossed with a pattern, which is continued into a paper frame colored with pencils.

Art Club for Grownups: Embossed Aluminum Design

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Emboss designs on aluminum sheet and give it an antique finish. Then extend the pattern to the border with colored pencils. Registration opens December 1. 

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Emboss designs on aluminum sheet and give it an antique finish. Then extend the pattern to the border with colored pencils. Registration opens December 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.

Book cover with old time photo in Williamson County, Illinois.

Narrative Nonfiction Book Club: Bloody Williamson

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we discuss Bloody Williamson: A Chapter in American Lawlessness by Paul M. Angle.Williamson County in southern Illinois has been the scene of almost unparalleled violenc...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month we discuss Bloody Williamson: A Chapter

Extended Meditation Practices for the New Year: Part 2

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Umesh Bhatia for this engaging workshop that demonstrates the most natural and effective techniques of meditation. Umesh gives suggestions for deepening and stabilizing our me...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join Umesh Bhatia for this engaging workshop that demonstrates the most natural and effective techniques of meditation. Umesh gives suggestions for deepening and stabilizing our meditation practices.

Drop–In Crochet and Knit Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

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 style 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.

AI Petting Zoo

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you curious about AI but unsure about where to start exploring? Presenter Elliot Witt gives a short talk on the ins and outs of this cutting-edge technology, followed by a guid...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Are you curious about AI but unsure about where to start exploring?

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. 

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.

Art Club for Grownups: Faux Crystal Geodes

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own stunning crystal "geode" from iridescent crushed glass and glue. Registration opens December 1. 

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create your own stunning crystal "geode" from iridescent crushed glass and glue. Registration opens December 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.

Elevated Comfort Cuisine (Session 1)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Patron favorite Chef Susan Maddox is back to teach us new recipes featuring elevated comfort food. There are two sessions of this program. Both are identical; please only register ...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Patron favorite Chef Susan Maddox is back to teach us new recipes featuring elevated comfort food. There are two sessions of this program. Both are identical; please only register for one. 

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.

Image is of a light purple and green circle with a seated person with their arms raised.

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming back DuShaun Branch, who leads you through an hour of gentle yoga and stretches, done while seated. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming back DuShaun Branch, who leads you through an hour of gentle yoga and stretches, done while seated. Registration required.

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. 

All Ages Crafternoon

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We have art and craft supplies, you have creativity! We invite all ages to stop by the library to try out new materials, create something new out of odds and ends, and socialize wi...

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

We have art and craft supplies, you have creativity! We invite all ages to stop by the library to try out new materials, create something new out of odds and ends, and socialize with family, friends, and neighbors.

Elevated Comfort Cuisine (Session 2)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Patron favorite Chef Susan Maddox is back to teach us new recipes featuring elevated comfort food. There are two sessions of this program. Both are identical; please only register ...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Patron favorite Chef Susan Maddox is back to teach us new recipes featuring elevated comfort food. There are two sessions of this program. Both are identical; please only register for one. 

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.

Post Election Update with Paul Lisnek (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us as we partner with other area libraries to host WGNTV political analyst Paul Lindek, who provides us with a glimpse of what to expect for the State of the Union post...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Please join us as we partner with other area libraries to host WGNTV political analyst Paul Lindek, who provides us with a glimpse of what to expect for the State of the Union post-election. Zoom link provided upon registration. 

Yum Club (Spain)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have an adventurous palate? Do you want to travel the world without leaving the library? Join us for the Yum Club, where foodies come together to taste snacks and treats fro...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you have an adventurous palate? Do you want to travel the world without leaving the library? Join us for the Yum Club, where foodies come together to taste snacks and treats from a different country each month.

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.

Image is the cover of the book Anita De Monte Laughs Last. It shows an archway in hot pink and orange with a woman's face in the center, and the title and author's name are written in yellow. An emblem marks the book as a "Reece's Book Club" pick.

Morning Book Club: Anita De Monte Laughs Last

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we discuss Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez.Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985: Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York Cit...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month we discuss Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez.

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.

Book cover image for Women of the Copper Country

Evening Book Club: The Women of the Copper Country

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we discuss The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell."In July 1913, twenty-five-year-old Annie Clements had seen enough of the world to know that it was unfa...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month we discuss The Women of the Copper Coun

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.

Art Club for Grownups: Abstract Squeegee Painting

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the fun, modern painting technique taking TikTok by storm! Registration opens January 2 due to holiday. 

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore the fun, modern painting technique taking TikTok by storm! Registration opens January 2 due to holiday. 

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.

Cover image with woman wearing mirrored glasses reflecting flames.

Narrative Nonfiction Book Club: Burn Book: A Tech Love Story

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher."Part memoir, part history, Burn Book is a necessary chronicle of tech's most powerful players. This i...

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing Burn Book: A Tech

Image is a photo of a maple tree in the winter. The ground and the branches are snowy.

Maple Sugaring with the Kane County Forest Preserve

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Nature & Animals
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On this hike through the Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve, learn about the process of turning maple sap into maple syrup. Discuss the different tools used to collect sap such as dri...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature & Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

On this hike through the Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve, learn about the process of turning maple sap into maple syrup. Discuss the different tools used to collect sap such as drills, spiles, and sap buckets.

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. 

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.

Image is the cover of the book "Behind Her Eyes." It features a black and white photo of a close-up of a woman's eye, with the title and author written in capital white letters.

Book Club is Our Alibi

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Off Site at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our newest book club! We meet in different locations within the area to discuss a thriller. Locations and title selections change quarterly. This winter, we discuss Beh...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our newest book club! We meet in different locations within the area to discuss a thriller. Locations and title selections change quarterly.

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.

Abstract Squeegee Painting: Art Club for Grownups

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the fun, modern painting technique taking TikTok by storm! Registration opens January 2 due to holiday. 

Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore the fun, modern painting technique taking TikTok by storm! Registration opens January 2 due to holiday. 

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.