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Library Road Trip- March 28- April 30

Library Road Trip 2026

All Day 3/28 - 4/30

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

The Library Road Trip is back and better than ever! Plan a visit to some of our neighboring libraries to see the sites and all their unique offerings.  

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Teen Book Subscription Box - Spring

All Day 4/10

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on April 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
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.

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

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: Nature & Animals, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Good cheese tastes even better when you make it yourself!

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Walking Chicago's Coast (Virtual Program)

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

Age Group:

Adults
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

4th Annual Tiny Art Show Reception: Celebrate Nature!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tiny Art Kit Pickup (while supplies last): Saturday, March 21 

Tiny Art Drop-off: April 6-19

Voting begins: Tuesday, April 22

photo of a book box

Teen Book Subscription Box - Spring

All Day 5/10

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on May 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
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.

Intro to Improv

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on May 16, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Remember that feeling of freedom you had when you were a kid, spending all day playing games, laughing and creating things with friends? Well that feeling is back, baby.

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Preserving the Past, One Scan at a Time

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
History & Culture, Technology Class
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Technology Class
Event Details:

In honor of Preservation Week (April 26-May 2), join us for a Community Scanning Night and take a simple step toward preserving personal, family, or community memories. Learn how to digitize your historic photographs or documents with MPL's s

Creativity Lab: Paper Quill Mini Flowers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Learn the art of paper quilling and "plant" a tiny pot of flowers. 

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.

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.

Special Library Board Meeting COW

6:30pm–8:45pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0–24 months with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement to help foster early literacy skills.

Registration required—please register each child 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. 

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.

Baby Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0–24 months with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement to help foster early literacy skills.

Registration required—please register each child 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. 

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.

Planning Ahead: Securing Your Family’s Future

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley in partnership with the Elder Law practice of Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, & Julien, P.

4th Annual Tiny Art Show Reception: Celebrate Nature!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tiny Art Kit Pickup (while supplies last): Saturday, March 21 

Tiny Art Drop-off: April 6-19

Voting begins: Tuesday, April 22

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Aimed at ages 2-3 with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement while building pre-literacy skills and learning about the world around us. 

Registration required. Siblings welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:45am–11:15am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 30, 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.

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.

Teen Maker Lab: Open Play

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
STEAM, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Come explore our new Maker equipment! We will get to play with the button maker, make perler bead designs, and learn about the Circut Maker. Bring your creative juices! 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. 

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.

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.

Sensory Playtime

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

Ages 0-4 with caregiver. Enjoy sensory play experiences with your little ones! Stations are designed to stimulate your child’s mind through sensory, discovery, and gross motor activities. 

April and May Sensory Playtime will take place outside, weather permitting.

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.

Wildflower Walk

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Nature & Animals
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: 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

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.

Preschool STEAM: Messy Art

10:00am–10:30am
Babies-Preschool
STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 1, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join us for our Preschool STEAM program, where we will do an activity based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and/or Math. 

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.

North Aurora Garden Club

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

The North Aurora Garden Club meets the first Monday of the month, March-May & September- November.

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0–24 months with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement to help foster early literacy skills.

Registration required—please register each child 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. 

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.

Baby Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0–24 months with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement to help foster early literacy skills.

Registration required—please register each child 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. 

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.

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 

Community Yoga with Michelle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free community yoga session with Michelle

Morning Book Club: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 6, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we discuss The 7 1/2 Deaths of

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.

Advanced Crochet Series: Amigurumi (Session 1 of 2)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, 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: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of amigurumi—the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed creatures. This two-part class covers key terms and techniques as you start with a basic sphere. Yarn and hook are provided.

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Aimed at ages 2-3 with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement while building pre-literacy skills and learning about the world around us. 

Registration required. Siblings welcome.

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.

SPARK Aurora: Strong, Prepared and Ready for Kindergarten

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies-Preschool
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about early childhood developmental screenings and local resources from SPARK! Representatives will share information, schedule ASQ screenings, and on select dates conduct screenings at the library.