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New STEAM Kit & Teen Take Out
Tuesday, September 2
Messenger Public Library
Stop by Youth Services and the Teen Space for a new take-home activity kit each month. Available while supplies last.
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Lego Club
Thursday, September 11, 6:00pm
Youth Services
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.
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available in North Aurora! Parents, if your child is four or younger, you can sign up for free monthly books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! The books will arrive at your house every month until they reach the age of five. Please allow eight to twelve weeks for your little one's first book to arrive. Subsequent books will arrive monthly. |
Baby Storytime
Tuesdays, September 2-November 17, 9:30am or 10:15am
Main Meeting Room
Ages 0–24 months with caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement to help foster early literacy skills.
Registration required—please register each child attending.
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Family Storytime
Thursdays, September 11-November 20, 10:00am
Tinker Youth Program Room
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.
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Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, September 4-November 20, 10:45am
Tinker Youth Program Room
Ages 3-5. Enjoy stories and songs while building pre-literacy skills and learning about the world around us. Sign up once to be registered for the full fall session. Children can attend without a caregiver. Caregivers must remain in the Youth Services Department during the program. Registration required.
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Sensory Playtime
Monday, September 8, 10:00am
Main Meeting Room
Ages 0-4 with caregiver. Enjoy sensory play experiences with your little ones! Stations are designed to stimulate your child’s mind through sensory, discovery, and gross motor activities.
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Preschool Craft
Friday, September 5, 10:00am
Tinker Youth Program Room
Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join us for Preschool Craft, where we will read a story together then complete a fun craft for you to take home! Registration required.
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Baby Playtime: Messy Art
Monday, September 15, 10:00am
Main Meeting Room
Ages 0-2 with caregiver. Enjoy playtime with your baby or young toddler as you learn and explore with new friends. Messy Art will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
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Preschool STEAM: Messy Art
Friday, September 19, 10:00am
Tinker Youth Program Room
Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join us for our Preschool STEAM program, where we will do an activity based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and/or Math. This month, we will be getting messy and making some awesome artwork! Dress for mess. Registration required.
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Sing & Soar with Nanny Nikki!
Saturday, September 27, 10:00am
Library Lawn
Ages 0-6 with caregiver. Nanny Nikki loves to sing, and to bring life to classic children's songs for early childhood as well as some original music. Join her for a fun, high energy and interactive Fall Themed musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more! Sing & Soar! Registration Required.
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Early Reader Book Club
Saturday, September 6, 10:00am
Tinker Youth Program Room
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. Other copies will be available to use at the program. Refreshments provided.
September: Lost in the Library by Joe McGee
Registration Required.
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Junior Library Helper Training Session
Monday, September 8, 6:30pm
Tinker Youth Program Room
Ages 9-11. Too young to be a Teen Volunteer but still want to help around the library? Attend training, then help with simple tasks on your own schedule (15–30 minutes, one–two times/month). Registration Required.
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Elementary Book Box Subscription
Wednesday, September 10
Youth Services
On September 10, October 10, and November 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. Elementary ages may register for one: Picture Book Bags OR Book Boxes.
Space is limited; registration required. Must have a current Messenger Public Library card to participate.
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Books & Bites
Saturday, September 20, 10:30am
Tinker Youth Program Room
For ages 8-12. Let's learn how to make a tasty snack. Chow down while listening to a short story or chapter book teaser. Registration is required.
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Read with Rover
Sunday, September 21, 2:00pm
Main Meeting Room
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.
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Creativity Lab
Monday, September 29, 6:30pm
Tinker Youth Program Room
Ages 8-12. Art, science, and technology, oh my! Let's explore a hands-on STEAM activity together. Dress to get messy! Registration Required.
September: Secret Message Circuits
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Teen Book Subscription Box
Wednesday, September 10
Youth Services
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. Please register with your email address so you can receive confirmation and reminder emails.
Space is limited; registration required. Must have a Messenger Public Library card to participate.
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Drop–In Crochet and Knit Club
Thursday, September 18, 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1
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.
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Teen STEM: Circuits and Motors with Sci-Tech
Thursday, September 25, 7:00pm
Main Meeting Room
Ages 11-18. Come with your friends to explore different STEM topics with Sci-Tech! Join us for a hands-on Maker Workshop full of creativity and discovery! Unleash your inner inventor as we explore the exciting world of circuits and motors. In this fun and educational session, you'll learn the basics of electronics and put your new skills to the test by building your very own mini vibrating robot to take home. Whether you're a curious beginner or a budding engineer, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to tinker, build, and bring your ideas to life! Registration Required.
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Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
113 Oak Street, North Aurora, Illinois 60542
630-896-0240www.messengerpl.org/ |
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