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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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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. 

Why Waubonsee? Admissions, Opportunities, and Scholarships

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 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: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Considering Waubonsee Community College? An admissions advisor provides an overview of the college, explains the admissions process, discusses their scholarship foundation, and answers your questions.

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.

Home Cheesemaking

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Nature & Animals, 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: Nature & Animals, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Good cheese tastes even better when you make it yourself!

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 and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

Intro to Improv

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Movies & Entertainment, 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: 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.

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.

AARP Driver Safety (Session 1 of 2)

12:30pm–4:30pm
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:

Refresh your driving skills and find out how to operate vehicles safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment.

AARP Driver Safety (Session 2 of 2)

12:30pm–4:30pm
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:

Refresh your driving skills and find out how to operate vehicles safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment.