Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

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Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
113 Oak St.
North Aurora, IL 60542
United States

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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Why Waubonsee? Admissions, Opportunities, and Scholarships

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Considering Waubonsee Community College? An admissions advisor provides an overview of the college, explains the admissions process, discusses their scholarship foundation, and answers your questions.

Estate Planning Explained

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Jim Flanagan explains the estate planning process from beginning to end. Look closely at the need to plan, common planning techniques, key documents, and issues like probate, wills vs. trusts, powers of attorney, guardian appointments, and more.

Library Road Trip- March 28- April 30

Library Road Trip 2026

All Day 3/28 - 4/30

Age Group:

Everyone

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.

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Teen Book Subscription Box - Spring

All Day 4/10

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Registration will close on April 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.

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.

Photo of Mark Lyons, a white man with brown hair and a white tshirt, holding what has to be a zucchini of at least 3 feet in length.

Home Cheesemaking

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

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: Nature & Animals, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Good cheese tastes even better when you make it yourself!

Walking Chicago's Coast book cover

Walking Chicago's Coast (Virtual Program)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Nature & Animals

Event Details:

This program features Michael McColly and his recently published book, Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to

4th Annual Tiny Art Show Reception: Celebrate Nature!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Open

Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tiny Art Kit Pickup (while supplies last): Saturday, March 21

Tiny Art Drop-off: April 6-19

Voting begins: Tuesday, April 22

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Teen Book Subscription Box - Spring

All Day 5/10

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Registration will close on May 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.

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.

Intro to Improv

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on May 16, 2026 @ 2:30pm.

Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

Room: Main Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies & Entertainment, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Remember that feeling of freedom you had when you were a kid, spending all day playing games, laughing and creating things with friends? Well that feeling is back, baby.

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Time	Sun (5/17)	Mon (5/18)	Tue (5/19)	Wed (5/20)	Thu (5/21)	Fri (5/22)	Sat (5/23)
10 am		This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Toddler Playtime: Vet Clinic 10:00am–11:00am Babies-Preschool Storytime 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: Storytime Event Details: Ages 2–3 with caregiver. Enjoy playtime with your toddler as you learn and explore with new friends. 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.					Reservation Toastmasters: Advanced Expressives 10:15am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Meeting Room 1 Purpose of Meeting We are Northern Illinois' Advanced Toastmasters Speaking Club! Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our organization has more than 300,000 members. This event is in the "Children" group Egg Drop Family Challenge 10:30am–11:30am Children STEAM Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Registration will close on May 23, 2026 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Aimed at ages 5-10 with caregivers. Test your teamwork, creativity, and engineering skills in this (hopefully NOT) messy challenge! 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
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Driver Safety (Session 1 of 2) 12:30pm–4:30pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 12:30pm. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Refresh your driving skills and find out how to operate vehicles safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment.	This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Driver Safety (Session 2 of 2) 12:30pm–4:30pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 12:30pm. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Refresh your driving skills and find out how to operate vehicles safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment.
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Read with Rover 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Nature & Animals Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Registration will close on May 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Nature & Animals Registration Required 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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Art Club for Grownups: Bubble Wrap Dip Painting 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on April 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 a fun art technique using bubble wrap to create textured, unique flower-like prints. Registration starts April 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Crochet and Knit Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Room: Main Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come relax and work on making something cozy with others who are interested in the fiber arts! This is a drop-in program for experienced crafters. Refreshments are provided. Please bring your own materials and projects to work on. 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.
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.