Week Calendar

Name: Creativity Lab: Light Painting
Start: 2025-03-31T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-31T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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Creativity Lab: Light Painting

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Waitlist

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Tinker Youth Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Let's get creative with light! We'll experiment with long exposure photography and lights to create works of art.

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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.

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.

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.

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 4/10

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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.

hands working with clay in a rainbow of colors

Tiny Art Show: Sculpture! Reception

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Open

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 123

Event Details:

Tiny Art Kit Pickup (while supplies last): Saturday, March 22

Tiny Art Drop-off: April 7-18

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.

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 5/10

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club, Nature & Animals

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

For readers. Love reading? Or dogs? Practice reading aloud with a licensed therapy dog from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. Each attendee will get 10–15 minutes to read with a dog. Order will be determined by arrival at 2pm. Bring a book or arrive early to choose something to share with the dog.

Please register for each month separately.

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.

Morbid History

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, this light-hearted presentation takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales you never learned in history class.

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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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Tiny Art Show Supplies Pick Up (while supplies last) All Day 3/22 - 4/7 Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The Tiny Art Show is back! Unleash your creativity and turn a small canvas into a creative sculpture (max size: 5”x5”x5” cube). Pick up a kit that includes sculpture clay at the library starting March 22 (while supplies last).
			Election: Consolidated Election All Day Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room
			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Take Out: Paint Portraits All Day Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Teen Space each month for a fun craft or activity to take home and make on your own time. New kits debut on the first of the month, so grab one before they disappear! While supplies last. 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.
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: Tinker Youth Program Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 6 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: Tinker Youth Program Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 10 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 Husbands 10:30am - 11:30am 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: 7 Event Details: This month we discuss The Husbands by Holly Gramazio.	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: 6 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. 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. Sound Healing (Session 2) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Health & Wellness Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come immerse yourself in the healing sounds of vibration with Jenny Bergold. Experience the balancing effects on your nervous system while Jenny plays the gong along with the beautiful sounds of crystal and Tibetian bowls. 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Creativity Lab: Light Painting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEAM Waitlist Required This event is in the "Children" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Tinker Youth Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Ages 8-12. Let's get creative with light! We'll experiment with long exposure photography and lights to create works of art. 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. 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.	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				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: Garden Spells 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: 9 Event Details: This month we discuss Garden Spells by S 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 "Adults" group. Sound Healing (Session 1) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come immerse yourself in the healing sounds of vibration with Jenny Bergold. Experience the balancing effects on your nervous system while Jenny plays the gong along with the beautiful sounds of crystal and Tibetian bowls. 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 "Teens" group. Teen Yum Club: Colombia 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens History & Culture 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: History & Culture Required Seats Remaining: 4 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 trying snacks from Colombia. 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. 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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