Name: Read with Rover
Start: 2025-03-16T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-16T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Read with Rover

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

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Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club, Nature & Animals

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

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.

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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.

light drawing of a yellow star, purple squiggle, red christmas tree, and blue squiggle

Creativity Lab: Light Painting

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

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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

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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.

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 5/10

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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.

Read with Rover

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

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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: 16

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

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Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

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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9 am					This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Book Subscription Theme Bags 9:00am - 8:30pm Babies-Preschool Book Club Open Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Ages 0-5 years old. On March 10, April 10, and May 10 pick up your bag with five books selected for you based on that month's theme. Each bag also includes some coloring sheets. 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime & Craft: Earth Month 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: 11 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.

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