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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.

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

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 Kid Librarian 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: You can now register to be Kid Librarian at Messenger! It is the same program just with a different sign up. 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.
9 am			This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Babies-Preschool 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: 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 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: 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: The Cat Who Saved Books 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 The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa.	This event is in the "Babies-Preschool" group Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies-Preschool 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: 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. 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 10:45am–11:15am Babies-Preschool 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: 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.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group MPL Tech Tuesdays: Drop-In Technology Help 3:00pm–5:00pm 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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5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group K–2: Coding with mTiny Workshop 5:00pm–6:30pm Children STEAM, Technology Class 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, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Grades K - 2. Students will join Operation Panda and be introduced to block coding with mTiny robots through fun, story-based missions and interactive play. Presented by Ready Set Code 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Grades 3–5: Digital Game Design Workshop 6:45pm–8:15pm 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: Grades 3 -5. This hands-on workshop gives students the opportunity to unleash their creativity by designing and coding their own digital games.			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Digital Game Design Workshop 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens STEAM 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: 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. 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. Age Limits for Tween and Teen Programs This program is designed for a specific age group based on developmental and social levels. Caregivers and siblings older/younger than the designated age group should not plan to attend this program. 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. 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				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: Rock Paper Scissors 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 Rock Paper Scissors 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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