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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 "Everyone" group Library Road Trip 2026 All Day 3/28–4/30 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Age Group: Everyone Event Details: The Library Road Trip is back and better than ever! Plan a visit to some of our neighboring libraries to see the sites and all their unique offerings.
	Closing Library Closed- Spring Holiday All Day 4/4–4/5 Branches: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Description: Library is closed for the Spring holiday. Visit our Digital Branch online 24/7: https://www.messengerpl.org/eresources/					This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Book Subscription Theme Bags All Day Babies-Preschool Book Club Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0-5. 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.
						This event is in the "Children" group Elementary Book Box Subscription All Day Children Book Club Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Youth Services Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: On March 10, April 10, and May 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. 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. 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 Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Babies-Preschool Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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: Station Eleven 10:30am–11:30am Adults Book Club Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. 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 Station Eleven 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 "Babies-Preschool" group Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies-Preschool Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Tinker Youth Program Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Aimed at ages 2-3 with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement while building pre-literacy skills and learning about the world around us. Registration required. Siblings welcome. 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 SPARK Aurora: Strong, Prepared and Ready for Kindergarten 10:00am–12:00pm Babies-Preschool Health & Wellness This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Babies-Preschool Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Learn about early childhood developmental screenings and local resources from SPARK! Representatives will share information, schedule ASQ screenings, and on select dates conduct screenings at the library. This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Preschool Storytime 10:45am–11:15am Babies-Preschool Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. 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 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. 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 Munch and Learn: “Blue Zones” in the Kitchen 10:30am–11:30am Adults Health & Wellness Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Get inspired by Joan Davis to increase your longevity by learning practical, achievable steps you can take towards healthier eating. This session has it all: cooking lesson, kitchen revamp, recipe review, and taste sampling. 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 Early Reader Book Club 10:00am–10:45am Children Arts & Crafts, Book Club Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Tinker Youth Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Ages 5–7 with caregiver. Just starting to read or exploring early chapter books? Join us to read together, talk about books, and do crafts. Copy of the book to keep for the first 6 people signed up and 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. 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 "Adults" group Art Club for Grownups: Graffiti Name Art 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create graffiti-style name art starting with basic tag lines and progressing to more complex 3D lettering techniques. Registration starts March 1. 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. Late Arrivals This program begins promptly at the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be able to complete the activity with the group and may be asked to leave.
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2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Home Cheesemaking 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults Nature & Animals, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on February 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Nature & Animals, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Good cheese tastes even better when you make it yourself! 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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6 pm		Reservation North Aurora Garden Club 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting The North Aurora Garden Club meets the first Monday of the month, March-May & September- November.			This event is in the "Children" group Lego Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children STEAM This event is in the "Children" group 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 "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:45pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Conference Room Age Group: Everyone

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