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Name: Preschool Playtime: Juggling & Parachutes
Start: 2024-12-06T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-06T10:30:00-06:00
Location: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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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: 14

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.

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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.

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.

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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: 11

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.

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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: 8

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.

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: 1

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: 8

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.

Read with Rover

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Nature & Animals, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

For readers. Love reading? Or dogs? Practice reading aloud with a licensed therapy dog from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club.

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.

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Chair Yoga

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Join us in welcoming back DuShaun Branch, who leads you through an hour of gentle yoga and stretches, done while seated. 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.

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 2/10

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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.

Read with Rover

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Nature & Animals, Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

For readers. Love reading? Or dogs? Practice reading aloud with a licensed therapy dog from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club.

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.

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9 am		This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Babies-Preschool Storytime Open Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 16 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. Baby Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Babies-Preschool Storytime Open Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 16 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 "Babies-Preschool" group. Family Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Babies-Preschool Storytime Open Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Tinker Youth Program Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 19 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 "Babies-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime & Craft: Fun with Clay 10:00am - 10:30am Babies-Preschool Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. 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: 12 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Books & Bites 10:30am - 11:15am Children Book Club Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Tinker Youth Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: For ages 8-12. Let's learn how to make a tasty snack. Chow down while listening to a short story or chapter book teaser. Please note: you must register for this event monthly. 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.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Extended Meditation Practices for the New Year: Part 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Join Umesh Bhatia for this engaging workshop that demonstrates the most natural and effective techniques of meditation. Umesh gives suggestions for deepening and stabilizing our meditation practices.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Drop–In Crochet and Knit Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come relax and work on making something cozy with others who are interested in the fiber arts! This is a drop-in style program for experienced crafters. Refreshments are provided. Please bring your own materials and projects to work on. 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Narrative Nonfiction Book Club: Bloody Williamson 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Book Club Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: This month we discuss Bloody Williamson: A Chapter	Reservation North Aurora Lions Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Do YOU Want To Be A Lion? Are you community-spirited? Are you interested in working to improve your community and the world?		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen DIY: String Art 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Tinker Youth Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Ages 11-18. Come create a colorful piece of wall art using string and pins. 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. 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.

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