AARP Driver Safety Course

Anime Club - Teen Program

Wed, Mar 12, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

February 1st, 2025 through March 19th, 2025 we will be accepting your unique art submissions. Drop off your artwork at the library for a chance to win a cash prize. https://zblibrary.info/art-contest/

Wed, Mar 12, 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 Anime in longer description

Connecting to the Classic Remembers - CTTC will be Honoring the Passing of Gene Hackman

Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

The Great Actor Gene Hackman passed away on February 26 2025. CTTC will have a special showing of the movie, Bite The Bullet

Thu, Mar 13, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Ask A Master Gardener

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

Adult Sewing

Thu, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

2 meeting class, you must attend both. 3/6 preparing the pattern 3/13 sewing the project

Registration is now closed

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Zion Genealogical Society 3rd Annual Workshop - Bringing History and Genealogy Together

Sat, Mar 15, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Sat, Mar 15, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B

Join the Zion Genealogical Society for this exciting workshop!

Registration is now closed

D&D Club - Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos

Sat, Mar 15, 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 story, or a stand alone adventure.

Sun, Mar 16, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Let's Learn about Ramadan!

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Sun, Mar 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B

educational program about Ramadan

Mon, Mar 17, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Celebrate Women's History Month with a Women in STEM "Escape Room"! You have been tasked with helping discover the next big scientific breakthrough. Can you solve the clues and crack the codes?

Tue, Mar 18, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Lindsay's Craft Corner: Perler Bead Hummingbird

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Celebrate Women's History Month with a Women in STEM "Escape Room"! You have been tasked with helping discover the next big scientific breakthrough. Can you solve the clues and crack the codes?

Seed Starting Project

Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

We will plant seeds to be grown with growing equipment in the Teen Space. These seedlings will then be transferred to the garden beds outside of the library in the spring!

Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 10 SEATS.

Early Learning Club/Club de Aprendizaje Temprano

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers

Wed, Mar 19, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Seed Library

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Teen Cooking Club: Buffalo Chicken Dip - Teen Program

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Celebrate Women's History Month with a Women in STEM "Escape Room"! You have been tasked with helping discover the next big scientific breakthrough. Can you solve the clues and crack the codes?

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Learn how to cook

Registration opens Wednesday, March 12 2025 at 5:30pm

K9 Reading Buddies

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Practice your reading skills by independently reading to a registered therapy dog!Sign up is required and will begin 1 week before the program. To sign up for a 10 minute slot, stop by the Youth Services desk, or call 847-872-4680 ext.5 This program is for children reading independently. ¡Practica tus habilidades de lectura leyéndole a un perro de terapia! Registrando is requerido y comenzará una semana antes del programa. Para inscribirse para una cita de 10 minutos, pase por el mostrador de Servicios para Niños o llame al 847-872-4680 ext. 5. Este programa es para niños que leen de forma independemente.

K-2 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join for K-2 grades STEAM activities! / Unase con nosotros para activdades de STEAM para grados K-2.

Morning Book Buzz - Book Discussion

Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 10:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Chat with others about what you've been reading lately!

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Storytime and playtime for ages 0-6 and their caregiver.

Teen Snack & Games - Teen Program

Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Celebrate Women's History Month with a Women in STEM "Escape Room"! You have been tasked with helping discover the next big scientific breakthrough. Can you solve the clues and crack the codes?

Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Hang out in the Teen Space, play some games, and have a snack.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons, or another role-playing game! This may be part of an ongoing story, or a stand alone adventure. Newcomers are welcome, but strongly encouraged to show up early.

Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 1:00pm

Terracotta & Tea with Casita de Suenos

Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Come join Casita de Suenos and paint your own terracotta planter while sipping on freshly brewed tea!

Cosplay Club - Teen Program

Sat, Mar 22, 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

Silent Book Club

Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join us for the ZBPL Silent Book Club where we meet people and then ignore them!

Art Lab/Laboratorio de Arte- K-2nd grade

Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Mon, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Art class/clase de arte

Registration opens Monday, March 17 2025 at 9:00am

Art Lab/Laboratorio de Arte- 3rd-5th grade

Mon, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Celebrate Women's History Month with a Women in STEM "Escape Room"! You have been tasked with helping discover the next big scientific breakthrough. Can you solve the clues and crack the codes?

Mon, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Art class/clase de arte

Registration opens Monday, March 17 2025 at 9:00am

Stitch & Share

Mon, Mar 24, 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!

AARP Driver Safety Course

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

This two-day course is held on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.

Trivia Tuesday- Manga Madness - Teen program

Tue, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Join us in the Teen Space and meet other people who also enjoy manga, play trivia, and win a prize.

Mixed Minds Non-Fiction Book Club - When Women Invented Television

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Join us for a discussion of The Library will be putting a copy on hold for each person registered. Happy Reading!

Mixed Minds Non-Fiction Book Club - When Women Invented Television

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Celebrate Women's History Month with a Women in STEM "Escape Room"! You have been tasked with helping discover the next big scientific breakthrough. Can you solve the clues and crack the codes?

Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Join us for a discussion of The Library will be putting a copy on hold for each person registered. Happy Reading!

Little Explorers - Hands-on fun for ages 3-6

Tue, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us monthly for STEAM-based activities for ages 3-6. Caregiver presence required.

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Regular meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome. Click here for an agenda (posted 48 hours prior to the meeting.)

AARP Driver Safety Course

Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B

This two-day course is held on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.

Anime Club - Teen Program

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Celebrate Women's History Month with a Women in STEM "Escape Room"! You have been tasked with helping discover the next big scientific breakthrough. Can you solve the clues and crack the codes?

Wed, Mar 26, 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 Anime in longer description

Connecting to the Classics Preview - "King Kong"

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

From the success of the Great Ape, King Kong, lets look at how TV. showcased animals for the Home Viewers

Puzzle Contest

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B

Can your team solve the puzzle fastest?

Dan Gogh - Magic and Art Show!

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Preschool storytime

Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B

Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show

Gaming Truck - Teen Program

Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 1:00pm

Connecting to the Classics - "King Kong"

Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Celebrate Women's History Month with a Women in STEM "Escape Room"! You have been tasked with helping discover the next big scientific breakthrough. Can you solve the clues and crack the codes?

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

A film crew goes to a tropical island for a location shoot, where they capture a colossal ape who takes a shine to their blonde starlet, and bring him back to New York City.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

D&D Club - Darkest Aundir

Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Sat, Mar 29, 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 story, or a stand alone adventure.

Registration opens Saturday, March 22 2025 at 1:00pm

Try-It Tuesday: Food Edition - Girl Scout Cookies

Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Tue, Apr 01, 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: Paper Strip Egg Art

Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Please join us for our Monthly Book Club on all things science fiction and fantasy!

Community Hub

Wed, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Lobby,Meeting Room A/B

Community resources for health and wellness!

Job Center on the Move

Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Come work with the Job Center of Lake County on everything job related: resumes, job hunting, interviews, etc.

K-2 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM

Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join for K-2 grades STEAM activities! / Unase con nosotros para activdades de STEAM para grados K-2.

Art Adventures with Phyllis

Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Come learn to paint with art instructor Phyllis Boateng!

Registration opens Wednesday, March 19 2025 at 7:30am

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Senior Social Hour

Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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.

Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Zion-Benton Writer's Guild

Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Come join the fun with the Zion-Benton Writer's Guild!

Memories to Memoirs

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join us for Memories to Memoirs: How to Begin Writing Your Story with Holly Miller of Story of A Lifetime.

Marvel Super Heroes RPG - With Great Power...

Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join us and play the original 1984 Marvel Super Heroes RPG! Hosted by our D&D Club.

Registration opens Saturday, March 29 2025 at 1:00pm

A Novel Bunch Fiction Book Club - Small Town Sins

Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Kohl Children's Museum

Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

For 2-8 year olds with a caregiver/ Para niños de 2 a 8 años con su cuidador

Dunesland Garden Club

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for our discussion of The Library will be putting a copy on hold for each person registered. Happy Reading!

Anime Club: Shugo Chara - Teen Program

Wed, Apr 09, 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

Minecraft party

Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

for Kindergarten-5th grade

Ask A Master Gardener

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

Picture Day at the Library! - Say "Cheese!"

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Thu, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Our staff photographer will be available for headshots, family pictures, or any other photo needs.

The Joys of Journaling - Spotlight on Emily Dickinson

Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for The Joys of Journaling as we discuss the brilliant writings of Emily Dickinson.