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Teen Dungeon & Dragons

Teen Program

Register to save your spot, walk ins will be accommodated if spots are available.

Please register to save your spot, this will help the campaign be catered to your character. 
If you have any questions feel free to e-mail knelson@zblibrary.org 

The game will start at 5:30pm, 5-5:30pm will be used to ask questions or get assistance with last minute character questions.

AGE GROUP: | Teens Grades 6th ? 12th |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Services Event |

TAGS: | zbteens | sandbox | grades 6-12 |

Zion-Benton Public Library District

library@zblibrary.org
Phone: 847.872.4680

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 Closed
Sat, Dec 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the Branch

The Zion-Benton Public Library serving the communities of Zion, Beach Park, and Winthrop Harbor.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Make your own wrapping paper
Registration is now closed

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Tue, Dec 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
For 2-8 year olds with a caregiver/ Para niños de 2 a 8 años con su cuidador

Tue, Dec 03, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
See event description for more information

Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Join us in the Teen Space to try out a new food!

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 10 SEATS.

Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Please join us for our ambitious discussion of TWO fantasy novellas: The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson & Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Manager's weekly meeting to discuss library things.

Wed, Dec 04, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
STEAM program for 3rd-5th grades/Programa de STEAM para 3-5 grados

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come learn to paint with art instructor Phyllis Boateng!

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Join us in the Teen Space as we crochet, chat, and work on our projects. New to crochet? Stop on by to learn how and where to start.

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Join us as we show 2-4 episodes of a different anime each meeting. Watch with friends, and make a craft

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime for ages 0-6

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
About the Program: A licensed attorney will be available to provide general civil legal information. For eligible individuals who fill out an application, the attorney will provide FREE legal advice specific to their situation. The program will take place every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 PM. Areas of Law: Denial or Termination of Public Benefits such as  SS(D)I, SNAP, and Medicaid Expungement and Driver's License Reinstatement Child Support and Custody Housing and Eviction Other Civil Legal Matters How it works:  Anyone who is interested can call 224-321-5615 to pre-register, and applicants who are eligible for services will pick an appointment time to speak with an attorney. Walk-ins are also welcome, although priority will be given to pre-registrants.We are able to serve Non-English speaking clients at Ask a Lawyer using a phone translation service called Language Line. We have bilingual staff at our office who are able to assist Spanish speakers who call in to pre-register, and we will have paper applications in Spanish for walk-in applicants.

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Trade your teen points for snacks

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn how to sew an ornament with a sewing machine

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Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Sat, Dec 07, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join us for a morning of powerful discussion learning about the idea of placemaking - ways to love where you live by getting involved in your community and making connections with those around you.

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Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Do you want to learn more about your family history?  Start or continue your family research journey today by registering for an appointment with one of Zion Genealogical Society's volunteers. Carlton and Joanne will provide research assistance to everyone from a beginner to the most advanced family historian. Learn how to use Ancestry, Heritage Quest Online and gain access to numerous resources in the Genealogy Room here at the Zion-Benton Public Library.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime for ages 0-6

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Bartlett
Come join the fun with the Zion-Benton Writer's Guild!

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Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Start or continue your family research journey today by registering for an appointment with one of Zion Genealogical Society's volunteers. Carlton, Joanne or Charleen will provide research assistance to everyone from a beginner to the most advanced family historian. Learn how to use Ancestry, Heritage Quest Online and gain access to numerous resources in the Genealogy Room here at the Zion-Benton Public Library.

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join us and play Dungeons and Dragons! Sessions may be part of an ongoing campaign, or a stand alone one shot. Newcomers welcome.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come & bring your W.I.P. (Work in progress) and share some stories or just enjoy the company of other crafters. All crafters welcome whether it's knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, or whatever you have!

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join expert Brooke Bingaman of Soapy Roads of Lombard as she provides an introduction to natural candle making! This program features a make your own votive candle bar, using all natural ingredients and zero waste! This program also features an educational presentation.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
We will make items like bath bombs, body scrub, lip scrub and more! They will be packaged nicely so they can be given as gifts for the holidays!

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Tue, Dec 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join us for our discussion of Murder at an Irish Christmas by Carlene O'Connor. The library will be putting a copy on hold for each person registered. Happy Reading!

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table
Drop by to chat with a representative from State Rep. Joyce Mason's Office

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Manager's weekly meeting to discuss library things.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
A program designed for seniors to socialize at the library provides a valuable opportunity for them to connect, share experiences, and build new friendships in a welcoming environment.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Stuffed animal sleepover/Fiesta de Pijamas para Peluches

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
STEAM program for 3rd-5th grades/Programa de STEAM para 3-5 grados

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Practice your reading skills by independently reading to a registered therapy dog!/¡Practica tus habilidades de lectura leyéndole a un perro de terapia!

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Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join us as we show 2-4 episodes of a different anime each meeting. Watch with friends, and make a craft

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Stuffed Animal Sleepover- Snacks and Slideshow/ Fiesta de Pijamas con Peluches- Bocadillas y Presentación de Diapositivas

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime for ages for 0-6

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Bartlett
Join us and play Dungeons and Dragons! Sessions may be part of an ongoing campaign, or a stand alone one shot. Newcomers welcome.
Registration opens Saturday, December 7 2024 at 1:00pm

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Lobby,Meeting Room A/B,Meeting Room C,Teen Services Area,The Sandbox,Community Table
Join us for our 2024 holiday party!

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
STEAM program for 3-6 year olds/Programa de STEAM para niños 3-6 años

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Legos

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Parents must be chaperoned by a teen, teens are welcome to come alone. Each person must register.
Registration opens Monday, December 9 2024 at 1:00am

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Need help wrapping your holiday gifts?

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 10 SEATS.

Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Holiday craft program for kids in grades K-5

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Manager's weekly meeting to discuss library things.

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join the Zion-Benton Seed Library for our monthly meeting! We will count, package, and inventory seeds for the gardening season.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Come with hands washed and ready to cook
Registration opens Wednesday, December 11 2024 at 1:00am

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Compare this movie to the many movies that the Hallmark station put out at Christmas time

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Start your Thursday morning with good conversation and hear about what others have been reading lately. Swap book recommendations with fellow book lovers over a cup of coffee or tea! Refreshments will be provided.

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
About the Program: A licensed attorney will be available to provide general civil legal information. For eligible individuals who fill out an application, the attorney will provide FREE legal advice specific to their situation. The program will take place every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 PM. Areas of Law: Denial or Termination of Public Benefits such as  SS(D)I, SNAP, and Medicaid Expungement and Driver's License Reinstatement Child Support and Custody Housing and Eviction Other Civil Legal Matters How it works:  Anyone who is interested can call 224-321-5615 to pre-register, and applicants who are eligible for services will pick an appointment time to speak with an attorney. Walk-ins are also welcome, although priority will be given to pre-registrants.We are able to serve Non-English speaking clients at Ask a Lawyer using a phone translation service called Language Line. We have bilingual staff at our office who are able to assist Spanish speakers who call in to pre-register, and we will have paper applications in Spanish for walk-in applicants.

Thu, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for Christmas.

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join us and play Dungeons and Dragons! Sessions may be part of an ongoing campaign, or a stand alone one shot. Newcomers welcome.
Registration opens Saturday, December 14 2024 at 1:00pm

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join us for this month's Local Business Spotlight featuring Lynn's Blissful Events, Party Planning & Event Rental LLC.

Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Art class/Clase de Arte
Registration opens Monday, December 16 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
3rd-5th grade/3o hasta 5o grado
Registration opens Monday, December 16 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come & bring your W.I.P. (Work in progress) and share some stories or just enjoy the company of other crafters. All crafters welcome whether it's knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, or whatever you have!

Mon, Dec 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join the Zion Township Republicans for their monthly meeting.

Tue, Dec 24, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Public Parking Lot

Wed, Dec 25, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Public Parking Lot

Thu, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Perler Beads

Thu, Dec 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join us and play Dungeons and Dragons! Sessions may be part of an ongoing campaign, or a stand alone one shot. Newcomers welcome.
Registration opens Saturday, December 21 2024 at 1:00pm

Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ZBTeens' Discord - https://discord.gg/A2SBPZTNDA
Join us on the ZB Teens discord to play Drawful a jackbox game on steam

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Movie afternoon

Sun, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Join us for the ZBPL Silent Book Club where we meet people and then ignore them!

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Games and Snacks

Mon, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Register to save your spot, walk ins will be accommodated if spots are available.
Registration opens Monday, December 23 2024 at 1:00am

Mon, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Computer basics is a walk-in, question and answer session designed to give you time to get computer help.

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Public Parking Lot

Wed, Jan 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Lobby
Closed for New Year's Day