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Community Connections

How to Love Your Community and Get Others To Love It Too
2024-12-07 09:00:00 2024-12-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Community Connections 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. Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Saturday, December 07
9:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 09:00:00 2024-12-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Community Connections 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. 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.

Continental breakfast provided!

ZBPLD is excited to host Chris Kubic, current ZBTHS-ZBE high school teacher and former principal, to lead this meaningful workshop. Chris has 20 years of experience in the field of education and is a seasoned public speaker and Congressional Debate coach. He has created curriculum for classes like Public Service Practicum and AP Psychology, coached many community members through the Zion Benton Leadership Academy, and has instituted an abundance of successful community engagement initiatives. If you are interested in discussing ways to ignite a sense of togetherness in Lake County, as well as how to get people to love and invest in their community, this workshop is for you!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Partner Program | Informational | Community Event - Onsite |

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Zion-Benton Public Library District
library@zblibrary.org
Phone: 847.872.4680
Hours

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Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas)
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 Closed
Sat, Dec 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the Branch

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

Upcoming Events

Perler Bead Art
Thu, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Perler Beads
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Dec 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Rescheduled
Let's Play: Drawful - Teen Program
Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, January 25, 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
D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure
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.
Movie: Toy Story
Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
movie and a snack
Silent Book Club
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!
Family Game Afternoon
Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Games and Snacks
Teen Dungeon & Dragons - Teen Program
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.
Computer Basics
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.
Library Closed for New Year's Eve
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Public Parking Lot
Library Closed for New Year's Day - Holiday Closing
Wed, Jan 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Lobby
Closed for New Year's Day
Animals around the World/Animales por el Mundo
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
We'll get to meet and learn about a variety of animals!
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Zion-Benton Writer's Guild
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come join the fun with the Zion-Benton Writer's Guild!
D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure
Sat, Jan 04, 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 28 2024 at 1:00pm
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Art Club: DIY Stickers
Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Draw and color your own stickers
Microsoft 101
Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
No registration required!
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Try-It Tuesday: Food Edition -- Cha Siu Bao - Teen Program
Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Join us in the Teen Space to try out a new food!
Lindsay's Craft Corner: New Years Vision Boards
Tue, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 10 SEATS.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Please join us for our discussion of the classic science fiction novel, The Forever War, by Joe Haldeman.
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Job Center on the Move
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come work with the Job Center of Lake County on everything job related: resumes, job hunting, interviews, etc.
Anime Club - Teen Program
Wed, Jan 08, 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
Art Adventures with Phyllis
Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn to paint with art instructor Phyllis Boateng!
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for ages 0-6 and their caregiver.
Senior Social Hour
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/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.
ZBTeens Drama Club - Theater games, scene work, and plays!
Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure
Sat, Jan 11, 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, January 4 2025 at 1:00pm
Cosplay Club - Teen Program
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Drop in workshop time to work on your cosplay, be it prop, or costume
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Bullet Journal- How to Start - Teen Program
Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn what a bullet journal is and how to get started
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 1:00am
Stitch & Share
Mon, Jan 13, 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!
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Dunesland Garden Club
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Illinois Dunesland Garden Club is for gardeners in Northeastern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. They are a well-established garden club; they have been meeting since 1937.
A Novel Bunch Fiction Book Club - Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join us for our discussion of The Library will be putting a copy on hold for each person registered. Happy Reading!
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Discovering Dinosaurs
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Let's learn about Dinosaurs!
Seed Library
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Magic the Gathering Club
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Let's play Magic the Gathering!
Crochet Club - Teen program
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
K9 Reading Buddies
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Read with a dog/Leer con un perro
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Thu, Jan 16, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for ages 0-6 and their caregiver.
CanTEENa Day - Teen Program
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Trade your teen points for snacks
ZBTeens Drama Club - Theater games, scene work, and plays!
Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 18, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
The Circus Is Coming to Town!
Sat, Jan 18, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Circus-themed train show
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
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, January 11 2025 at 1:00pm
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Sun, Jan 19, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Magic the Gathering Club
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Let's play Magic the Gathering!
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Little Explorers - Hands-on fun for ages 3-6
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join us monthly for STEAM-based activities for ages 3-6. Caregiver presence required.
Teen Switch Tourney: Super Smash Bros. - Teen Program
Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Join us in the Teen Space to play in a Super Smash Bros tournament on the switch.
Switch Tourney: MarioKart8 - Teen Program
Mon, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Join us in the Teen Space to play in a MarioKart 8 tournament on the switch.
Internet Basics 101
Mon, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Internet basics is a walk-in, question and answer session designed to give you time to get internet help.
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Lindsay's Craft Corner: Macramé Key Chain
Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 10 SEATS.
Small Business Ownership with Soapy Roads of Lombard
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Learn all about Soapy Roads of Lombard and how they got their small business started!
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Wed, Jan 22, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Anime Club - Teen Program
Wed, Jan 22, 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
Connecting to the Classic Preparation - Preparing for The Classic Movie "Rebel without a Cause"
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
From the success of the Rebellious Teens, we will look at how TV picked up this format with the likes of Naked City, Route 66, Gidget, Leave it to Beaver, and Happy Days
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Thu, Jan 23, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Morning Book Buzz - Book Discussion
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Chat with others about what you've been reading lately!
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for ages 0-6 and their caregiver.
ZBTeens Drama Club - Theater games, scene work, and plays!
Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!
Connecting to the Classic - CttC Present " Rebel without a Cause"
Thu, Jan 23, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 25, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come pick up your BINGO card at Adult Services! Once you get BINGO, come in for a completion prize and an entry into our grand raffle prize. Each additional BINGO gets an additional raffle ticket!
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Let's Play: Drawful - Teen Program
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join us on the ZB Teens discord to play Drawful a jackbox game on steam
D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure
Sat, Jan 25, 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, January 18 2025 at 1:00pm
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