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Family Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 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.

Teen Digital Game Design Workshop

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 11 - 18. This hands-on workshop gives students the opportunity to unleash their creativity by designing and coding their own digital games.

Promo poster for Lorrisa Julianus' Love Stories Through History: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Contains photo of Lorrisa over a dark background with a heart. Program title is written in script.

Love Stories From History: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 7:00pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain.

Teen Book Subscription Box

All Day 2/10

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool

Open

Registration will close on February 12, 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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool

Open

Registration will close on February 19, 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.

Make Your Own Plant-Based Perfume

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join the crew from Soapy Roads in Lombard to custom blend your very own signature scent from over 20 different essential oils. Learn about the positive effects that botanicals can have on your mood and well-being, and smell AMAZING.

A Guide to Overseas Genealogy

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 28, 2026 @ 10:30am.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Crossing the pond is easier than you think! Review the history of immigrant travel into the U.S.

Live4Lali Resource Table

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: New Books Lounge

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Drop in for a chat with Live4Lali to learn about prevention, education, and support related to substance use disorders.

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group Elementary Book Box Subscription All Day 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: On June 10, July 10, and August 10, pick up a box with two books selected just 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) 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.
	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Book Subscription Box All Day Teens Book Club 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: Youth Services 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. 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.
9 am	This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Book Subscription Theme Bags 9:00am–8:30pm Babies-Preschool Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" 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 Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0-5 years old. On the 10th of each month come 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 Toddler Playtime: Outdoor Messy Science 10:00am–11:00am Babies-Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" 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: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Ages 2–3 with caregiver. Enjoy playtime with your toddler as you learn and explore with new friends. This program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. If the weather is not suitable, we will be indoors. 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: Back to School 10:00am–10:30am Babies-Preschool Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" 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: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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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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 "Everyone" group Music at Messenger: John Elvis Lyons 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: Rescheduled from 7/16/25 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 "Children" group Lego Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children STEAM This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Youth Services Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Visit Youth Services to build a Lego creation to display for all to enjoy. For drop-in program reminders, use the Remind Me or Add to My Calendar buttons on the calendar. Disclaimer(s) 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 Narrative Nonfiction Book Club: Onward to Chicago: Freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois 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 Onward to Chicago: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illi	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 "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:45pm 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 Room: Conference Room Age Group: Everyone

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