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Kindness Hats November 1, 2025- December 30, 2025

Kindness Hats

All Day 11/1 - 12/30

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Use your love of knitting or crochet to keep our community warm this winter. Stop by the Adult Services Help Desk starting November 1 to check out a kit with yarn, needles/hooks, and patterns, or use your own materials.

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Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 12/10

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.

Silver Linings Series: Introduction to the Art of Origami

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

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: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for seniors, this collection of programs features a variety of activities each month, some of which may repeat. The Silver Linings Series promotes physical and mental well-being while encouraging social interaction.

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Running Behind with DuPage Children's Museum

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Aimed at ages 0-5. Join us in our Main Meeting Room for a pop-up museum exhibit from the DuPage Children's Museum! Running Behind is designed to engage children in problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and cooperative play.

black book cover with the outline of a woman wearing sunglasses. This Girl is a Killer is written across the cover in red handwriting.

Book Club is Our Alibi: This Girl's a Killer

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Age Group:

Adults
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Krema for our next installment of Book Club Is Our Alibi. All attendees receive a free beverage courtesy of the library. This time, we discuss This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells.

Advertising image from the movie White Christmas featuring two men in Santa suits and two women dressed as Mrs. Claus. They are in front of a blue background with falling snow, with the words White Christmas written below in white capital letters with a blue glow around them.

"White Christmas" with Laura Keyes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 1954 movie, White Christmas, was a hit even before it debuted. How was that possible? How has it remained a perennial classic up through the present day?

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Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 1/10

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.

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Family Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on January 15, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 10:45am.
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 3-5. Enjoy stories and songs while building pre-literacy skills and learning about the world around us. Preschool Storytime is a first "on our own" experience; caregivers must remain in the youth department during the program.

A librarian singing a song with scarves with a group of kids and adults.

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool
Registration will close on January 22, 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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Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Visit Youth Services to build a Lego creation to display for all to enjoy.

For drop-in program reminders, use the Remind Me or Add to My Calendar buttons on the calendar.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Running Behind with DuPage Children's Museum

10:00am–11:30am
Babies-Preschool, Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Aimed at ages 0-5. Join us in our Main Meeting Room for a pop-up museum exhibit from the DuPage Children's Museum! Running Behind is designed to engage children in problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and cooperative play.

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.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Visit Youth Services to build a Lego creation to display for all to enjoy.

For drop-in program reminders, use the Remind Me or Add to My Calendar buttons on the calendar.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

Grades 3–5: Digital Game Design Workshop

6:45pm–8:15pm
Children
STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 6:45pm.
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Main Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3 -5. This hands-on workshop gives students the opportunity to unleash their creativity by designing and coding their own digital games.

Teen Digital Game Design Workshop

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
STEAM
Open
Registration Required
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.

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.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
STEAM
Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Visit Youth Services to build a Lego creation to display for all to enjoy.

For drop-in program reminders, use the Remind Me or Add to My Calendar buttons on the calendar.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.