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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

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/hooks, and patterns, or use your own materials.

Silver Linings Series: Introduction to the Art of Origami

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:30am.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Designed for seniors, this collection of programs features a variety of activities each month, some of which may repeat. The Silver Linings Series promotes physical and mental well-being while encouraging social interaction.

Running Behind with DuPage Children's Museum

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool, Children

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Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

Aimed at ages 0-5. Join us in our Main Meeting Room for a pop-up museum exhibit from the DuPage Children's Museum! Running Behind is designed to engage children in problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and cooperative play.

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

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.

Advertising image from the movie White Christmas featuring two men in Santa suits and two women dressed as Mrs. Claus. They are in front of a blue background with falling snow, with the words White Christmas written below in white capital letters with a blue glow around them.

"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.

A librarian singing a song with scarves with a group of kids and adults.

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Color Our World Summer Challenge All Day 7/5–7/31 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.				Celebrate North Aurora Days with VONA! All Day 8/1–8/2 Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Event Details: The Village of North Aurora's biggest annual community event features music, food, drinks, and so much more! Find all the details at northauroradays.org!
					VONA Community Garage Sale All Day 8/1–8/2 Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Event Details: Join the Village of North Aurora's Community Garage Sale, August 1–2.
9 am					This event is in the "Everyone" group North Aurora Lions: Free Hearing and Retinal Screenings 9:00am–1:00pm Everyone Health & Wellness 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: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: North Aurora Lions and the Lions of Illinois Foundation sponsor free retina and hearing screenings for children and adults. No appointment needed; walks-ins welcome!
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.
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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 "Children" group Kidinary Cooking Program: Crepes & Whipped Cream 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Health & Wellness, Performance 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: Health & Wellness, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-7 Let your budding chef explore the culinary arts and gain confidence in the kitchen! 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 and enter them as a Special Note while registering. 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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Kidinary Cooking Program: Crepes & Whipped Cream 5:15pm–6:15pm Children Health & Wellness, Performance 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: Health & Wellness, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. Let your budding chef explore the culinary arts and gain confidence in the kitchen! 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 and enter them as a Special Note while registering. 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 "Everyone" group MPL at North Aurora Days 5:00pm–8:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Come see us at North Aurora Days! We offer a variety of activities and hands-on fun that promote literacy and a love for reading.	This event is in the "Everyone" group MPL at North Aurora Days 5:00pm–8:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Come see us at North Aurora Days! We offer a variety of activities and hands-on fun that promote literacy and a love for reading.
6 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Music at Messenger: Sam Burns 6:30pm–8:00pm Everyone Movies & Entertainment, Performance 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movies & Entertainment, Performance Event Details: The Music at Messenger summer concert series returns for a fourth season, with even more shows highlighting the talents of local Fox River Valley artists! Bring your lawn chair and a picnic for an outdoor show on the rear lawn of 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Kidinary Cooking Program: Crepes & Whipped Cream 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Health & Wellness, Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Ages 11-16. Let your budding chef explore the culinary arts and gain confidence in the kitchen! 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 and enter them as a Special Note while registering. 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Yum Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults History & Culture 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: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Do you have an adventurous palate? Do you want to travel the world without leaving the library? Join us for the Yum Club, where foodies come together to taste snacks and treats from a different country each month. 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 and enter them as a Special Note while registering.

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