Week Calendar

Name: Gingerbread House Challenge
Start: 2024-11-29T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-29T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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Gingerbread House Challenge

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm

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Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Design your own gingerbread creation and bring it to the library from November 15–29. Enter as a family team or individually! Pick up a copy of the rules and entry form at any library service desk.

Holiday Open House

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Entertainment, Performance

Event Details:

Join us at the library for a festive winter gathering full of fun, crafts, snacks, and socializing.

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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.

Junior Library Helpers Training Session

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Tinker Youth Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Volunteering

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Ages 9-11. Too young to be a Teen Volunteer but still want to help around the library? Attend training, then help with simple tasks on your own schedule (15–30 minutes, one–two times/month).

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.

Children playing with colorful toy balls.

Preschool Playtime: Juggling & Parachutes

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies-Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join us as we bring out the parachute and introduce the basics of scarf juggling to your little ones! Registration 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.

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.

Image is a photo of red and white wrapped christmas presents with gold ribbon.

Gift Wrap Social

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 21

Event Details:

Are you dreading the chore of wrapping gifts, or do you struggle to find a place to wrap away from the prying eyes of family members? Join us for our Gift Wrap Social! Bring yourself and your gifts to be wrapped.

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.

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 12/10

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime & Craft: Winter Night Light

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Tinker Youth Program Room

Age Group: Babies-Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join us for Preschool Storytime & Craft, where we will read a story together then complete a fun craft for you to take home! Registration 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.

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.

Creativity Lab: Squeegee Art

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Tinker Youth Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Age 8-12. Let’s get creative with blobs of paint and a squeegee! Come dressed to get messy.

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.

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 1/10

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

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.

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.

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All Day				This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. STEAM Kits PreK-5 Candy Acorns All Day Babies-Preschool, Children Arts & Crafts, STEAM This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Youth Services Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM 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.
				This event is in the "Everyone" group. Kindness Hats 11/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Age Group: Everyone 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, and patterns, or use your own materials.
9 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Spooky Fall Painting Kit 9:00am - 9:00pm Children, Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Youth Services Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: For grades K-12. Sign up to receive a painting kit featuring ghosts and spooky Halloween characters.				This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (Families) 9:30am - 10:30am Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults Movies & Entertainment Closed Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed 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, Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: How fast can your family puzzle? Show off your skills at this exciting friendly puzzle competition! Teams will have up to one hour to complete a 350-piece puzzle. 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. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade 10:00am - 10:45am Babies-Preschool Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Closed 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Come to the library in your costume to enjoy spooky stories and songs, then show off your costume in our parade around the library! 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Take Out: Yarn Painting 11:30am - 12:30pm Teens 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	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (Teens and Adults) 11:30am - 12:30pm Teens, Adults Movies & Entertainment Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: How fast can you and your friends assemble a 500 piece puzzle? Test your puzzle solving prowess at our jigsaw puzzle competition! Sign up as a group or an individual (we'll put you in a group) and race to complete your puzzle within an hour. 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. 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.
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2 pm					This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jigsaw Puzzle Swap 2:00pm - 4:30pm Everyone Movies & Entertainment This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Event Details: Do you have a stockpile of puzzles that you've already put together and don't want anymore? Are you interested in trading them in for someone else's?
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6 pm		Reservation Fox Valley Writer's Group 6:45pm - 8:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Fox Valley Writers is a community dedicated to the idea of helping writers of all skill levels connect and grow with one another.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Tricks and Treats: A Cultural History of Hallowe'en 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults History & Culture, Movies & Entertainment Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed 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: Adults Program Type: History & Culture, Movies & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Despite what some histories say, Halloween as we know it is a surprisingly modern holiday. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. The Story of Elizabeth Packard 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults History & Culture Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed 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: Adults Program Type: History & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Elizabeth Packard was wrongfully commited to an insane asylum by her husband in 1860. She won her freedom and campaigned against other women being treated similarly. Historical reenactor Laura F. 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.

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