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Why Waubonsee? Admissions, Opportunities, and Scholarships

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
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

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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: 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.

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.  

photo of a book box

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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Teen Yum Club: Italy

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
History & Culture
Waitlist
Registration Required
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: 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! This month, come explore snacks from Italy! Space is limited, registration is 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. 

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.

Leslie Goddard Presents: Abigail Adams

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
History & Culture
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: 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.

Lost Treasures of the Titanic (Virtual Program)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
History & Culture
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Event Details:

James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean, a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking.  But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? 

Walking Chicago's Coast (Virtual Program)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Nature & Animals
Virtual Event
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

Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about Japan and the traditions associated with the beautiful springtime cherry blossom festivals with educator Yvonne Liu Wolf.

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.

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

4th Annual Tiny Art Show Reception: Celebrate Nature!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Open
Registration Required
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

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 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. 

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. 

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. 

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.