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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!

Walking Chicago's Coast book cover

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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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: Youth Services
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. 

Library Board Meeting

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

North Aurora Lions Club

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

Do YOU Want To Be A Lion?

Are you community-spirited?  Are you interested in working to improve your community and the world?

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Aurora Lions Club

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

Do YOU Want To Be A Lion?

Are you community-spirited?  Are you interested in working to improve your community and the world?

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: Youth Services
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. 

Library Board Meeting

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

Library Opening at 10 am

9:00am–10:00am
Closing
Branches:
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Description:

Messenger Public Library will open late today at 10:00 am due to staff training. 

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.

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.

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.

North Aurora Lions Club

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

Do YOU Want To Be A Lion?

Are you community-spirited?  Are you interested in working to improve your community and the world?

Library Board Meeting

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

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.

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.