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Kindness Hats November 1, 2025- December 30, 2025

Kindness Hats

All Day 11/1 - 12/30

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Use your love of knitting or crochet to keep our community warm this winter. Stop by the Adult Services Help Desk starting November 1 to check out a kit with yarn, needles/hooks, and patterns, or use your own materials.

Silver Linings Series: Introduction to the Art of Origami

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
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.

Logo for the DuPage Children's Museum

Running Behind with DuPage Children's Museum

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Aimed at ages 0-5. Join us in our Main Meeting Room for a pop-up museum exhibit from the DuPage Children's Museum! Running Behind is designed to engage children in problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and cooperative play.

black book cover with the outline of a woman wearing sunglasses. This Girl is a Killer is written across the cover in red handwriting.

Book Club is Our Alibi: This Girl's a Killer

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Age Group:

Adults
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 for our next installment of Book Club Is Our Alibi. All attendees receive a free beverage courtesy of the library. This time, we discuss This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells.

Advertising image from the movie White Christmas featuring two men in Santa suits and two women dressed as Mrs. Claus. They are in front of a blue background with falling snow, with the words White Christmas written below in white capital letters with a blue glow around them.

"White Christmas" with Laura Keyes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Adults
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: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 1954 movie, White Christmas, was a hit even before it debuted. How was that possible? How has it remained a perennial classic up through the present day?

photo of a book box

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 1/10

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on February 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

On the 10th of each month, pick up your box with two books selected for you. Each box also includes some treats for you to keep. Turn in your box by the end of the month to be eligible for the next month's box.

A librarian singing a song with scarves with a group of kids and adults.

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2–5 with caregiver. Enjoy stories and songs with your family while building pre-literacy skills and learning about the world around us. Registration required.

A librarian singing a song with scarves.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 10:45am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. Enjoy stories and songs while building pre-literacy skills and learning about the world around us. Preschool Storytime is a first "on our own" experience; caregivers must remain in the youth department during the program.

A librarian singing a song with scarves with a group of kids and adults.

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2–5 with caregiver. Enjoy stories and songs with your family while building pre-literacy skills and learning about the world around us. Registration required.

Vision Board Workshop: Picture Your Possibilities

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on January 24, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start your year with clarity and creativity! Certified life coach Alison Jamison leads you in creating a vision board that reflects your goals, values, and dreams.

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Kindness Hats

All Day 11/1–12/30
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Use your love of knitting or crochet to keep our community warm this winter. Stop by the Adult Services Help Desk starting November 1 to check out a kit with yarn, needles/hooks, and patterns, or use your own materials.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Visit Youth Services to build a Lego creation to display for all to enjoy.

For drop-in program reminders, use the Remind Me or Add to My Calendar buttons on the calendar.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

All About Scholarships

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 11–12 + adults. An introduction to applying for scholarships, including the basics of a scholarship application with tips from successful applicants and reputable sources of information.

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. 

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.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:45pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone

Silver Linings Series: Introduction to the Art of Origami

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
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.

Early Reader Book Club

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5–7 with caregiver. Just starting to read or exploring early chapter books? Join us to read together, talk about books, and do crafts. Copy of the book to keep for the first 6 people signed up and attending.

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. 

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.

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.

Art Club for Grownups: Pattern Paper Pinecone Ornaments

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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:

Pattern Paper Pinecone Ornaments

Add vintage charm to any holiday with paper pinecone ornaments. This craft is 100% customizable, just swap out the paper choice!

Registration starts November 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.

Running Behind with DuPage Children's Museum

10:00am–11:30am
Babies-Preschool, Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Aimed at ages 0-5. Join us in our Main Meeting Room for a pop-up museum exhibit from the DuPage Children's Museum! Running Behind is designed to engage children in problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and cooperative play.

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. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

Book Club is Our Alibi: This Girl's a Killer

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Book Club
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 for our next installment of Book Club Is Our Alibi. All attendees receive a free beverage courtesy of the library. This time, we discuss This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells.

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.

Art Club for Grownups: Pattern Paper Pinecone Ornaments

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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:

Pattern Paper Pinecone Ornaments

Add vintage charm to any holiday with paper pinecone ornaments. This craft is 100% customizable, just swap out the paper choice!

Registration starts November 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.

Toastmasters: Timely Talkers

7:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Meeting Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our organization has more than 300,000 members.

Drop–In Crochet and Knit Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

Books & Bites

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 20, 2025 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

For ages 8-12. Let's learn how to make a tasty snack. Chow down while listening to a short story or chapter book teaser. 

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 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 and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

"White Christmas" with Laura Keyes

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Movies & Entertainment
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: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 1954 movie, White Christmas, was a hit even before it debuted. How was that possible? How has it remained a perennial classic up through the present day?

Cancelled-Read with Rover

2:00pm–3:00pm
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Toastmasters: Advanced Expressives

10:15am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Meeting Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

We are Northern Illinois' Advanced Toastmasters Speaking Club! Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our organization has more than 300,000 members.

Kidinary Cooking-Make & Decorate NYE Countdown Clock Sugar Cookie

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Health & Wellness, Performance
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: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-7. Let your budding chef explore the culinary arts and gain confidence in the kitchen!

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. 

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.

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.

Kidinary Cooking-Make & Decorate NYE Countdown Clock Sugar Cookie

3:15pm–4:15pm
Children
Health & Wellness, Performance
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: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Let your budding chef explore the culinary arts and gain confidence in the kitchen!

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. 

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.

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.

Teen Kidinary Cooking-Make & Decorate NYE Countdown Clock Sugar Cookie

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-16. Let your budding chef explore the culinary arts and gain confidence in the kitchen!

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. 

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.

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.

Kid Librarian

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

You can now register to be Kid Librarian at Messenger! It is the same program just with a different sign up.

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. 

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.

MPL Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
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