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Lego Club
Thursday, March 12, 6-7pm
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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Library Road Trip 2026
Saturday, March 28-April 30
Messenger Public Library
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. To get started, pick up a library passport at any participating library. Collect stamps and various souvenirs as you explore each library on your trip. Collect as many stamps as you can, then turn your passport in at your home library for entry into a drawing for special grand prize (offers vary at each participating library).
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Storytimes~ Remember to Register!
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Baby Storytime
Tuesday, March 17-31, 9:30-10:00am OR 10:15-10:45am
Tinker Youth Program 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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Thursday, March 19-26, 10-10:30am 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 is required.
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Preschool StorytimeThursday, March 19-26, 10:45-11:15am Tinker Youth Program Room 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. Registration is required. |
Pre-K Art Play: Eric Carle Collages
Tuesday, March 10, 10-11am
Main Meeting Room
Explore the art of collage using the inspiration of legendary children’s book illustrator Eric Carle. Please register each child attending.
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Sensory Playtime
Monday, March 9, 10-11am
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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Giant Bubble Show
Saturday, March 28, 10-10:30am
Library Lawn
Ages 0-8 with caregiver. Shake out those winter blues and come join us on the Library Lawn for a Giant Bubble Show from TwistiCity! This is a bubble show like no other. Kids in bubbles! Bubbles as big as cars! A popping interactive program for the whole family! Registration is required.
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Toddler Prom
Monday, March 30, 10-10:30am
Meeting Room
Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Put on your dancing shoes and fanciest outfit and join us for our first ever Toddler Prom! Come dance the morning away with music, shakers, and bubbles! Registration is required.
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SPARK Aurora: Strong, Prepared and Ready for Kindergarten
Thursday, March 26, 10:00am-12:00pm
Main Meeting Room
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.
Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) provides reliable, accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children between birth and age 6. Drawing on parents’ expert knowledge, ASQ is designed to pinpoint developmental progress and catch delays in young children—paving the way for meaningful next steps in learning, intervention, or monitoring.
An education initiative of Fox Valley United Way, SPARK (Strong, Prepared and Ready for Kindergarten) connects Aurora-area families with early education and childcare opportunities that prepare their young children for success in school and life.
For reminders, use the Remind Me or Add to My Calendar buttons at the top of the page.
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Book Subscription Theme Bags - Spring
Tuesday, March 10, 9:00am
Youth Services
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. Turn in your bag by the end of the month so we can refill it for the next month.
Register by the 5th to receive a books for that month and the rest of the season. If you register after the 5th, your first bag will be ready the following month. Bags not picked up by the end of the month will become the next month's bag.
Registration is required. Must have a library card from Messenger Public Library.
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Kid Librarian
Sunday, March 1
Youth Services
You can now register to be Kid Librarian at Messenger! It is the same program just with a different sign up.
Ages 7-10. Be a Kid Librarian for a month! Choose a topic and create a book display. Your books will be on display for a month. One name selected each month. Registrants will receive an email with more details prior to their display month.
Special notes:
- Please register for one month only.
Siblings may be partner Kid Librarians for a month. We have had many siblings do this in the past.
Messenger Library Card is required.
New Kid Librarians will have priority over those who have been previously selected.
This registration is for March 2026. See "Also Occurs On" for other months.
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Junior Library Helper Training
Monday, March 2, 6:30-7:00pm
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).
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Creativity Lab: Maker Play
Monday, March 9, 6:30-7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 8-12. Come explore our new Maker Lab! Play with the button maker, make perler bead designs, learn about the Cricut Maker, or build a circuit. You choose! Registration is required.
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Elementary Book Box Subscription
Tuesday, March 10, 9:00am
Youth Services
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. ¡También disponible en español!
Space is limited; registration required. Must have a current Messenger Public Library card to participate.
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Early Reader Book Club
Saturday, March 14, 10-10:45am
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. Register for each date separately.
March 14: Big Dog & Little Dog Make a Mistake by Dave Pilkey
April 11: Do You Like My Bike? by Norm Feuti
May 9: Chip Gets Swimmer Shivers by: Maddie Frost
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Read with Rover
Sunday, March 15, 2-3pm
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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Books & Bites
Saturday, March 21, 10:30-11:15am
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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Artsy Evening for Teens and Adults: Make a Mark Animal Portraits
Thursday, March 5, 6:30-8:00pm
Main Meeting Room
Ages 11-18 with caregiver. Learn how you can use pastels to create a picture of your pet (or any animal) in this fun art class with Ms. Laura. This class is for parents or caregivers to attend with their teen. Registration required; each registration is for a minimum of 2 people - the teen and their adult.
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Teen Book Subscription Box - Spring
Tuesday, March 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. Register by the 5th to receive a box for that month and the rest of the season. If you register after the 5th, your first box will be ready the following month. Boxes not picked up by the end of the month will become the next month's box.
Space is limited; registration required. Must have a Messenger Public Library card to participate.
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Why Waubonsee? Admissions, Opportunities, and Scholarships
Wednesday, March 18, 6-7pm
Main Meeting Room
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.
Whether you are just beginning to explore your options or are ready to apply, this session contains helpful guidance and resources.
Registration is required.
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Teen Yum Club
Thursday, March 19, 7-8pm
Tinker Youth Program Room
Ages 11-18. Like to try new things? Wish you could travel around the world? Yum Club is a place to explore new places through food! Space is limited, registration is 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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