Event List

Filters
Age Group
Program Type

Thanksgiving Closure

11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm to 11/28/2024 @ 9:00pm
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

The library will be closeing at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 27th and all day on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Description:

The library will be closeing at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 27th and all day on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.

Library Opening at 10 am

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Closing
Branches:
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Christmas Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th for the Christmas Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Description:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th for the Christmas Holiday.

Yum Club (Holiday)

Monday, December 30, 2024 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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)

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.

Library Closed- New Year's Eve

All Day
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Closing
Branches:
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/ 

Library Closed-New Year's Day

All Day
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Closing
Branches:
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/ 

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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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...

Open
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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

A map of Africa with the countries labeled.

Teen Yum Club: Africa

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tinker Youth Program Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Like to try new things? Wish you could travel around the world? Yum Club is a place to explore new places through food! This month we are explore snacks from the contin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Like to try new things? Wish you could travel around the world? Yum Club is a place to explore new places through food! This month we are explore snacks from the continent of Africa.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Limits for Tween and Teen Programs

This program is designed for a specific age group based on developmental and social levels. Caregivers and siblings older/younger than the designated age group should not plan to attend this program.

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.

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.

Photography

By attending library programs, you consent to be photographed or recorded for library promotional materials. Please inform a staff member if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded.

A picture of presenter Connie Martin next to a colorful patchwork quilt.

Pre-Civil War Quilts

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Connie Martin as she tells the stories passed down through her great-grandmother, Lizzie, of how her family survived the antebellum and how they used quilts that contained hid...

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

Join Connie Martin as she tells the stories passed down through her great-grandmother, Lizzie, of how her family survived the antebellum and how they used quilts that contained hidden codes and secret messages to assist abolitionists to freedom th

Yum Club (Scandinavia)

Monday, February 24, 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Library Closed- Spring Holiday

All Day 4/19 - 4/20
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/ 

Library Closing- Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Closing
Branches:
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/ 

Library Closed- Juneteenth

All Day
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Closing
Branches:
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/ 

Library Closing at 5:00pm- 4th of July

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

The library is closing early for the holiday, and will remain closed through July 4. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/ 

Closing
Branches:
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Description:

The library is closing early for the holiday, and will remain closed through July 4. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/ 

Library Closed- 4th of July

All Day
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Closing
Branches:
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/ 

Library Closed- Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Closing
Branches:
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/ 

Library Closing at 5:00pm- Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

The library is closing early for the holiday, and will remain closed through November 27. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/ 

Closing
Branches:
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Description:

The library is closing early for the holiday, and will remain closed through November 27. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/ 

Library Closed- Thanksgiving

All Day
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Closing
Branches:
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/ 

Library Closed- Christmas Eve & Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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

Closing
Branches:
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/