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Family Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on February 5, 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.

Teen Digital Game Design Workshop

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 18. This hands-on workshop gives students the opportunity to unleash their creativity by designing and coding their own digital games.

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Love Stories From History: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain.

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Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 2/10

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, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on February 12, 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 with a group of kids and adults.

Family Storytime

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

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on February 19, 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.

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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. 

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K–2: Coding with mTiny Workshop

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children
STEAM, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K - 2. Students will join Operation Panda and be introduced to block coding with mTiny robots through fun, story-based missions and interactive play. Presented by Ready Set Code

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.

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 

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 

WCC and Your Local Library: Technology Drop-In

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Have a quick technology question? Need help opening a file on your laptop? Unsure how to access Google Docs on your phone? We can help!

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