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Kindness Hats

All Day 11/1 - 12/30

Age Group:

Everyone

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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.

black book cover with the outline of a woman wearing sunglasses. This Girl is a Killer is written across the cover in red handwriting.

Book Club is Our Alibi: This Girl's a Killer

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Age Group:

Adults

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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 Krema for our next installment of Book Club Is Our Alibi. All attendees receive a free beverage courtesy of the library. This time, we discuss This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells.

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"White Christmas" with Laura Keyes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies & Entertainment

Registration Required

Event Details:

The 1954 movie, White Christmas, was a hit even before it debuted. How was that possible? How has it remained a perennial classic up through the present day?

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.

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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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Color Our World Summer Challenge All Day 6/1–6/12 Everyone 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 Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Ages 0-100+. North Aurora, take the summer challenge to read and participate in fun activities! Everyone is invited to join the fun and earn prizes with challenges for every age.
	This event is in the "Everyone" group Help Fill the Pantry at Mutual Ground All Day 6/1–6/12 Everyone 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 Age Group: Everyone
						Village of North Aurora: Movie in the Park All Day Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Event Details: Grab your blankets, chairs and snacks and join the Village of North Aurora to watch Monsters, Inc. on the big screen!
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group DCM Detective Agency 10:30am–11:30am Children STEAM Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: For ages 5-10. Help Wanted: STEAM Detectives for the DCM Detective Agency! Solve a new mystery each session while learning about coding, arts, science, and more. Please sign up for each session 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Morning Book Club: Killers of a Certain Age 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 discuss "Killers of a Certan Age" by Deanna Raybourn.			This event is in the "Everyone" group Summer Kickoff: Magic by El Mago & Kona Ice Treat 10:00am–11:00am Everyone Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0-100+. Join us to kick off the Summer Challenge with your family or friends. Enjoy a bilingual Magic Show! El Mago entertains everyone with his tricks for all ages, presenting in English and Spanish. 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 "Children" group Reading Buddies 11:00am–11:30am Children Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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: Youth Services Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Ages 5-10. Build confidence and fluency by reading aloud with a teen buddy. Bring a favorite book or come early to choose something new. Please register for each date 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Google Drive Session 1, Part 1 (WCC Aurora Downtown Campus Library) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Technology Class Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: This is PART 1 of 2 in SESSION 1.	This event is in the "Adults" group Google Drive Session 3, Part 1 (WCC Sugar Grove Campus - Todd Library) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Technology Class Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: This is PART 1 of 2 in SESSION 3.
1 pm	This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group New STEAM Kit & Teen Take Out Available 1:00pm–5:00pm Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens Arts & Crafts, STEAM This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Event Details: Stop by Youth Services and the Teen Space for a take-home activity kit. Available while supplies last. June 1-15: Woven Bookmarks June 16-30: Fingerprinting Fun
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4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group MPL's Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Meeting Room 6 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: MPL's Library Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Junior Library Helper Training Session 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Volunteering Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Volunteering Registration Required 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Google Drive Session 2, Part 1 (en Español) (WCC Aurora Downtown Campus Library) 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Technology Class Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Esta es la PARTE 1 de 2 en la SESIÓN 2 (en Español).	This event is in the "Adults" group Google Drive Session 4, Part 1 (WCC Sugar Grove Campus - Todd Library) 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Technology Class Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: This is PART 1 of 2 in SESSION 4.
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: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers 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 discuss Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. 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.

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