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Kindness Hats

All Day 11/1 - 12/30

Age Group:

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Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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.

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 1/10

Age Group:

Teens

Open

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

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool

Open

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

Open

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.

Family Storytime

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

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool

Open

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.

Vision Board Workshop: Picture Your Possibilities

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on January 24, 2026 @ 10:00am.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start your year with clarity and creativity! Certified life coach Alison Jamison leads you in creating a vision board that reflects your goals, values, and dreams.

Image is a blue and black circle with an outstretched hand holding a transparent glowing brain surrounded by symbols.

Brain Hack

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Movies & Entertainment

Registration Required

Event Details:

Using memorable stories and relatable examples, William Pack returns to demonstrate the subtle tactics that advertisers, marketers, sales people, and con artists use to get you to do what they want without you noticing.

The word Pop! on a colorful starburst background in the style of Roy Lichtenstein

Pop Art that Pops: K-5 Family Art Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Children

Open

Registration will close on January 27, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades K-5 with caregiver. Explore and create your own art that POPS! while learning about the style of pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. Please register each child attending.

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool

Open

Registration will close on January 29, 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.

Family Storytime

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

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool

Open

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.

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All Day		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Take Out: Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie Kit All Day Teens Performance This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Age Group: Teens Program Type: Performance
9 am		This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Baby Storytime 9:30 - Session 1 9:30am–10:00am Babies-Preschool Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0–24 months with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement to help foster early literacy skills. Registration required—please register each child attending. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Sensory Playtime 10:00am–11:00am Babies-Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Ages 0-4 with caregiver. Enjoy sensory play experiences with your little ones! Stations are designed to stimulate your child’s mind through sensory, discovery, and gross motor activities. 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.	This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Baby Storytime 10:15 - Session 1 10:15am–10:45am Babies-Preschool Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0–24 months with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement to help foster early literacy skills. Registration required—please register each child attending. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Morning Book Club: The Hacienda 10:30am–11:30am Adults Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month we will be discussing The Hacienda by Isabel Canas. Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Family Storytime - Session 1 10:00am–10:30am Babies-Preschool Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Birding Nature Walk 10:00am–11:00am Adults Health & Wellness, Nature & Animals Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Nature & Animals Registration Required Event Details: The cool days of fall are perfect for enjoying a hike while looking and listening for birds. Enjoy the changing seasons as we hike, look, and listen for the birds inhabiting the Dick Young Forest Preserve this fall. 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 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. 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.
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6 pm		Reservation Fox Valley Writer's Group (Virtual only for 10/1) 6:45pm–8:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Online Purpose of Meeting 10/1/24 Meeting will be online only
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Brews @Brother Chimp Brewing 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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 Brother Chimp Brewery here in North Aurora for a discussion of the book, The Silent Patient, by Alex Michaelides. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the User Services Desk. Please register to attend. 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.		Reservation 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Evening Book Club: Practical Magic 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month we will be discussing Practica Disclaimer(s) 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Yum Club: Thailand 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens History & Culture Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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 we are explore snacks from Thailand. Space is limited, registration is required. Disclaimer(s) 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.

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