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This year, Messenger is happy to announce the following events, made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries which offers high-quality events for member libraries of all sizes and budgets. Season 6 Events, September 2026 - May 2027 Thursday, September 17 at 7 PM -  Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao Tuesday,… 80

Authors and book lovers, start your engines! Join us for the library’s inaugural author festival! 72

North Aurora parents, are you a Messenger Library cardholder expecting a child or have recently welcomed a little one to your family? Sign up for "Born to Read" to start your littlest ones on their lifelong love of literacy and libraries. Welcome to the world, and welcome to Messenger Public Library! 79

Now available for North Aurora residents! Make any time learning time! 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.  91

Patron feedback is important in order to craft our goals. Please share your constructive thoughts about collection, resources, and services by filling out this survey. https://bit.ly/MPL2026Survey 66

Summer Challenge 2026 was a huge success: our 991 participants read for a grand total of 44,882 days. Congratulations, North Aurora! 83

Unleash your creativity and create a masterpiece inspired by the earth. You choose—canvas or 3D tiny art accepted. Bonus points for upcycling materials to turn trash into treasure! Return your completed masterpiece April 6-19, then join us April 29 for a reception where you can show off your creation and vote for your favorites! 96

Pack your curiosity and get ready to hit the road — Library Road Trip is back for 2026! Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or brand new to the adventure, this is your chance to explore amazing libraries and discover what makes each one unique. Visit participating libraries to collect a souvenir for visiting (while supplies… 76

Baker & Taylor, the vendor that Messenger ordered most of our books from, has gone out of business. 110

Use your love of knitting or crochet to keep our community warm this winter. 67