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Gingerbread House Challenge Drop-Off
Last Day to Drop-Off is Friday, December 5
Messenger Public Library
Put your gingerbread house making skills to the test! Design your own gingerbread creation and bring it to the library from November 22-December 5. Enter as a family team or individually! Pick up a copy of the rules and entry form at any library service desk. Public voting and award presentation will be at our Holiday Open House on December 7.
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Storywalk with University of Illinois Extension-Kane County
Sunday, December 7, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Library Lawn
All ages. Join us for an outdoor storywalk on the library lawn with the book "My Five Senses" by Aliki. University of Illinois Extension-Kane County will be putting up pictures of the story for you to read and enjoy the outdoors. Drop-in program.
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Lego Club
Thursday, December 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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Kindness Hats
Last Day to Drop-Off is Tuesday, December 30
Messenger Public Library
Use your love of knitting or crochet to keep our community warm this winter. Stop by the Adult Services Help Desk starting November 1 to check out a kit with yarn, needles/hooks, and patterns, or use your own materials. Hats made in any size and color are donated to local charities. Make one or make 100! Every single hat is appreciated. Bring completed hats to the library by December 30.
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Talk: Text And Learn Now Available For Patrons! Sign up to get 8-10 text messages per month with fun activities you can do at home to help prepare little ones, ages 5 and under, for school success. Patrons can go to https://textandlearn.org and fill out the form to subscribe. |
Running Behind with DuPage Children's Museum
Monday, December 15, 10:00am-11:30am
Main Meeting Room
Aimed at ages 0-5. Join us in our Main Meeting Room for a pop-up museum exhibit from the DuPage Children's Museum! Running Behind is designed to engage children in problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and cooperative play. Children will play with speed, trial and error, and the scientific process while, most importantly, having fun! Drop-in program.
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Book Subscription Theme Bags
Wednesday, December 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.
Registration required. Must have a library card from Messenger Public Library.
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Elementary Book Box Subscription
Wednesday, December 10, 9:00am
Youth Services
On December 10, January 10, and February 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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Early Reader Book Club
Saturday, December 13, 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. Register for each date separately.
December: Fox versus Winter by Corey E. Tabor
January: Tunneler Tunnels in the Tunnel by Michael Rex
February: King & Kayla and the Case of the Escape Artist by Dori Hillestad Butler
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Books & Bites
Saturday, December 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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Youth Scientific Literature Program
Sunday, December 7, 2:00pm
Meeting Room 6
The Youth Scientific Literature Program is a program that teaches middle and high schoolers how to read and interpret scientific papers. Each meeting, a guest PhD student or college professor will breakdown a scientific paper from a high school journal, with a new scientific field being explored each week. Participants will also have the option to participate in the scientific research process themselves, in a topic of their interest, by compiling a literature review under mentorship. The Youth Scientific Literature Program is open to all those from ages middle to high school.
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Teen Book Subscription Box
Wednesday, December 10, 9:00am
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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Teen Kidinary Cooking-Make & Decorate NYE Countdown Clock Sugar Cookie
Tuesday, December 30, 4:30pm
Main Meeting Room
Ages 12-16. Let your budding chef explore the culinary arts and gain confidence in the kitchen! Guided by a professional chef instructor, young chefs will build essential skills while gaining nutritional knowledge, empowering them to make informed health choices—all while preparing a tasty dish.
Recipe for this class: Make & Decorate your Own NYE Countdown Clock w/ Homemade Cut Out Sugar Cookie and Royal Icing
Please complete and submit the waiver prior to class.
Please Note: This class can accommodate the following allergies:
• Nuts: 100% Nut-Free
• Dairy and Gluten: Available accommodations provided.
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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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