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Wits Workout

10:30am - 11:30am
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Wits Workout is an engaging, interactive, and educational brain health program designed especially for seniors. Learn about brain health and participate in activities to strengthen your memory and increase your brain power!

Reading Buddies

11:30am - 12:00pm
Book Club, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For ages 6–10. Build confidence and fluency by reading aloud with a teen book buddy. Bring a favorite book or come to the library early to choose something new. 

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.

Hot Air Balloon Ornament: Art Club for Grownups

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Upcycle a light bulb into a beautiful vintage hot air balloon ornament. Registration starts June 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.

Learn to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Nature & Animals
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature & Animals
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn to cultivate your world one native wildflower plant at a time with these do-it-yourself seed bombs. All materials provided. Come prepared to get dirty.

Baby Playtime: Parachute Playtime

10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0–2 with caregiver. Enjoy playtime with your baby or young toddler as you learn and explore with new friends! This program will be held 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.

Hot Air Balloon Ornament: Art Club for Grownups

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Upcycle a light bulb into a beautiful vintage hot air balloon ornament. Registration starts June 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.

Family Storytime - Session 2

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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.

Drop-In Crochet and Knit Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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! All skill levels are encouraged to attend. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

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.

Preschool STEAM Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore the wonder of amusement parks with STEAM challenges for you to discover, learn, and create! This program is in partnership with the DuPage Children’s Museum.

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.

Reading Buddies

11:30am - 12:00pm
Book Club, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For ages 6–10. Build confidence and fluency by reading aloud with a teen book buddy. Bring a favorite book or come to the library early to choose something new. 

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
Storytime
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

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

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.

Chalk Pastel Sunflowers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

For ages 9–12. Create your own sunflower-inspired pastel artwork with art teacher, Mrs. M! 

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.

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.

Sun Mandalas

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

For ages 13–18. Create your own sun-inspired mandala artwork with art teacher, Mrs. M! 

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.

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.

Read with Rover

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nature & Animals, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature & Animals, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For readers. Love reading? Or dogs? Practice reading aloud with a licensed therapy dog from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. 

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.

Make & Take Crafts

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library to make a summer art project and take it home!

No registration required. Use the Remind Me or the Add to My Calendar buttons for a reminder.

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

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Music at Messenger: Willard Wilcox

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Performance
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

The Music at Messenger summer concert series returns for a third season, with even more shows highlighting the talents of local Fox River Valley artists! Bring your lawn chair and picnic for an outdoor show on the rear lawn of the library.

Yum Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
History & Culture
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Family Storytime - Session 2

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Tinker Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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.

Teen Taste Test: Sub Sandwich Battle

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 11–18. Where is the best place to get a sub sandwich? Is it Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's, or Subway? Let’s figure it out! We are going to try and compare different sub sandwich shops to determine the best of the best. Come hungry!

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.

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.

STEAM Park

10:00am - 11:00am
STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Ages 5–10 with participating adult. Explore the wonder of amusement parks with engaging STEAM challenges for you to discover and create. This program is sponsored by the DuPage Children’s Museum.

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.

Reading Buddies

11:30am - 12:00pm
Book Club, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For ages 6–10. Build confidence and fluency by reading aloud with a teen book buddy. Bring a favorite book or come to the library early to choose something new. 

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.