Upcoming Events

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Family Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
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:

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.

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Make Your Own Plant-Based Perfume

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the crew from Soapy Roads in Lombard to custom blend your very own signature scent from over 20 different essential oils. Learn about the positive effects that botanicals can have on your mood and well-being, and smell AMAZING.

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A Guide to Overseas Genealogy

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on February 28, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crossing the pond is easier than you think! Review the history of immigrant travel into the U.S.

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Live4Lali Resource Table

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: New Books Lounge
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Drop in for a chat with Live4Lali to learn about prevention, education, and support related to substance use disorders. 

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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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.

Teen Yum Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
History & Culture
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
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! Space is limited, registration is required. Those with food allergies should proceed with caution.

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.

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.

Books & Bites

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

Leslie Goddard Presents: Abigail Adams

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
History & Culture
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this living history portrayal, American patriot Abigail Adams recounts her life, including her famous call to her husband John to "remember the ladies" in the founding of the new nation.

Book Club Is Our Alibi: Lock Every Door

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Krema Coffee Roasters (1109 Ritter Street, North Aurora) for our next installment of Book Club Is Our Alibi. All attendees receive a free beverage courtesy of the library.

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.

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

Estate Planning Explained

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jim Flanagan explains the estate planning process from beginning to end. Look closely at the need to plan, common planning techniques, key documents, and issues like probate, wills vs. trusts, powers of attorney, guardian appointments, and more.

Community Yoga with Michelle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 25, 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

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Preschool Storytime

10:45am–11:15am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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 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.

Library Road Trip 2026

All Day 3/28–4/30
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.  

Giant Bubble Show

10:00am–10:30am
Babies-Preschool, Children
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-8 with caregiver. Shake out those winter blues and come join us on the Library Lawn for a Giant Bubble Show from TwistiCity! This is a bubble show like no other. Kids in bubbles! Bubbles as big as cars!

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.

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.

Toddler Prom

10:00am–10:30am
Babies-Preschool
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Put on your dancing shoes and fanciest outfit and join us for our first ever Toddler Prom! Come dance the morning away with music, shakers, and bubbles! 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. 

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.

Instant Pot Cooking

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Instant Pot and other electric pressure cookers can transform tough cuts of meat, hearty whole grains, and dry legumes into succulent, healthy meals in a fraction of the time that it would take to cook these same foods on the stove.

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.

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.

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies-Preschool
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

Art Club for Grownups: Sea Turtle Shoreline Wall Art

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:

Create a whimsical beach scene featuring hatchling sea turtles heading out to sea. Registration starts February 1. Please only sign up for one March class. 

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.

Kid Librarian

All Day
Children
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

Preschool STEAM: 3D Rainbow Craft

10:00am–10:30am
Babies-Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join us to explore books and activities based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and/or Math. We will read a story together then complete a fun craft for you to take home.

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.

Community Yoga with Michelle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 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

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.