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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/ 

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Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
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The library is closed for the holiday. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/ 

Library Closed- New Years Eve & Day

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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
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Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
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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
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Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
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The library is closed for the holiday. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/ 

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. 

Closing
Branches:
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. 

Promo poster for Lorrisa Julianus' Love Stories Through History: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Contains photo of Lorrisa over a dark background with a heart. Program title is written in script.

Love Stories From History: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain.

Image is of storyteller and educator Elizabeth Kahura, an African American woman dressed in traditional African apparel, standing in front of a Black History Month display. There is a column of balloons next to her in stripes of red, green, black, and yellow.

African Art and Folktales (Virtual Program)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

In celebration of African American Heritage Month, join cultural educator Elizabeth Kahura for a vibrant virtual journey into Africa’s history and oral traditions.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Event Details:

In celebration of African American Heritage Month, join cultural educator Elizabeth Kahura for a vibrant virtual journey into Africa’s history and oral traditions.

Silver Linings Series: Pop Culture Trivia Game

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Meeting Room at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Designed for seniors, this collection of programs features a variety of activities each month, some of which may repeat. The Silver Linings Series promotes physical and mental well-being while encouraging social interaction.

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

Designed for seniors, this collection of programs features a variety of activities each month, some of which may repeat. The Silver Linings Series promotes physical and mental well-being while encouraging social interaction.

Echoes of Hiroshima (VIRTUAL)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a moving program commemorating the Hiroshima bombing. This event pays tribute to those affected by nuclear war while sharing an urgent message of peace.

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

Join us for a moving program commemorating the Hiroshima bombing. This event pays tribute to those affected by nuclear war while sharing an urgent message of peace.

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/ 

Library Closing- Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
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/ 

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 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 9/6 - 9/7
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 25, 2026 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/ 

Library Closed- New Years Eve & Day

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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/