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Library Opening at 10 am

Friday, January 30, 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.

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Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Read with Rover

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Program Type:

Nature & Animals

Age Group:

Children

Read with Rover:

For readers. Love reading? Or dogs? Practice reading aloud with a licensed therapy dog from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. Each attendee will get 10–15 minutes to read with a dog...

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Open

Registration will close on February 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Nature & Animals

Registration Required

For readers. Love reading? Or dogs? Practice reading aloud with a licensed therapy dog from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. Each attendee will get 10–15 minutes to read with a dog. Order will be determined by arrival at 2pm. Bring a book or arrive early to choose something to share with the dog.

Please register for each month separately.

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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.

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/

Photo of Mark Lyons, a white man with brown hair and a white tshirt, holding what has to be a zucchini of at least 3 feet in length.

Home Cheesemaking

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Program Type:

Nature & Animals, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Good cheese tastes even better when you make it yourself!

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Nature & Animals, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Good cheese tastes even better when you make it yourself!

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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.

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.

Walking Chicago's Coast (Virtual Program)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Nature & Animals

Age Group:

Adults

This program features Michael McColly and his recently published book, Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Nature & Animals

Event Details:

This program features Michael McColly and his recently published book, Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to

Wildflower Walk

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Program Type:

Nature & Animals

Age Group:

Adults

Hike with us to find beautiful wildflowers that show themselves in the spring!

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Offsite Event

Upcoming

Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Nature & Animals

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hike with us to find beautiful wildflowers that show themselves in the spring!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Limits for Adult Programming

Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Description:

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

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