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2025-06-04 13:30:00 2025-06-04 16:30:00 America/Chicago Community Hub Community resources for health and wellness! Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B, Lobby

Wednesday, June 04
1:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-04 13:30:00 2025-06-04 16:30:00 America/Chicago Community Hub Community resources for health and wellness! Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B, Lobby

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Meeting Room A/B, Lobby

Community resources for health and wellness!

The Community Hub provides opportunity to solve a problem, ask a question, and meet the people behind the organizations that can help.  The Rosalind Franklin Health Coach, University of Illinois Extension, and so many others from legal support to housing to fresh produce are at the Library for you.  

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Spanish (En Español) | Social Services | Seniors | Partner Program | Life Skills | Library Resources | Informational | Health & Wellness | Bilingual / Bilingüe | All Ages | Adult Services Event | 20s & 30s |

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

Today's hours

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

We're closed Friday July 04 due to Library Closed.
We're closed Saturday July 05 due to Library Closed.
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Library Closed.)
Sat, Jul 05 Closed
(Library Closed.)
Sun, Jul 06 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

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Tue, Jul 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Kohl Children's Museum/Kohl Museo de Niños
Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - South Lawn
For 2-8 year olds with a caregiver/ Para niños de 2 a 8 años con su cuidador
Kids Cafe
Tue, Jul 01, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Lindsay's Craft Corner: - Patriotic Ribbon Flag Hanger
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
No Registration. 10 Seats Available. First Come First Serve.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
Tue, Jul 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!
Kids Cafe
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Summer lunches for kids
Cosplay Club- Props - Teen Program
Wed, Jul 02, 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
Community Hub
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Cancelled
Anime Club - Teen Program
Wed, Jul 02, 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
Citizenship 101
Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Kids Cafe
Thu, Jul 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Patriotic Pinwheels
Thu, Jul 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Come in to make a patriotic pinwheel for the Fourth of July.
Senior Social Hour
Thu, Jul 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.
ZBTeens Drama Club
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!
Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.
Closed for Independence Day - 4th of July
Sat, Jul 05, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
The Library will be closed all day to continue the Independence Day Celebration.
Aging and Disability Resource Network - Patricia A. Jones Center, Waukegan Township
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table
ADRN provides resources and support to caregivers and individuals in the Benton, Libertyville, Newport, Shields, Warren, Waukegan, and Zion townships.
Kids Cafe
Mon, Jul 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Nail Art - Make designer nails
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Do you like fancy fingernails? Make your own using press on nails and charms.
Bubble Art
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - South Lawn
Create a masterpiece using bubbles!
ESL Basics
Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join Mano a Mano for ESL Basics.
Rescheduled
Nail Art - Make designer nails
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, July 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Do you like fancy fingernails? Make your own using press on nails and charms.
Cancelled
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Computer & Internet Basics
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Hands on approach for Patrons to come, ask questions, and practice on a laptop to improve their basic computer and internet skills.
Kids Cafe
Tue, Jul 08, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Teen Space Tuesday: Boba and Ramen - Boba and Ramen
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Learn how to make your own boba tea and ramen just like for favorite shops.
A Novel Bunch Fiction Book Club - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join us for our discussion of this month's fiction title. For new registrants: call or visit the Adult Reference desk to secure a copy of the book. Happy Reading!
Medicare 101
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come learn about everything Medicare with Pat Giovacchini, Medicare and Retirement Specialist
Dunesland Garden Club
Wed, Jul 09, 9:00am - 10:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
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.
Teen Cuisine
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn how to cook different dishes like fruit salad, spaghetti, and omelets.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Kids Cafe
Wed, Jul 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Crochet Club - Teen program
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Crafty Hive - Perler Beads
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join us to make your own perler bead creation. We will provide templates or you can make your own design.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 5:30pm
Citizenship 101
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.
Ask A Master Gardener
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Kids Cafe
Thu, Jul 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Lego Build Day: Plants and Flowers - Teen and Caregivers
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Plant some Lego flowers and then assemble them in a vase to decorate the teen space.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 1:00pm
ZBTeens Drama Club
Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!
ZBTeens Drama Club Performance
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
The ZBTeens Drama Club will be performing their latest play! It will run one hour or less. Grab a friend and come out to support these awesome teens! All ages welcome.
Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Youth Study Room
child development screening
Lake Plain guided tour- Spring Bluff Forest Preserve
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
nature walk
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am
Cosplay Club- Sewing - Teen Program
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Drop in workshop time to work on your cosplay, specifically sewing time.
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Sunday Crafternoon - Scallop Shell Trinket Dish
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
A shell, a napkin, gold paint, and some glue! Add a little crafty magic and in the end you will have a fun trinket dish to take home for yourself or give as a gift!
Aging and Disability Resource Network - Patricia A. Jones Center, Waukegan Township
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table
ADRN provides resources and support to caregivers and individuals in the Benton, Libertyville, Newport, Shields, Warren, Waukegan, and Zion townships.
Kids Cafe
Mon, Jul 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Project of the Week: Screenprinting Totes
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Drop in for 20 minutes to design your own tote bag using fabric paint and stencils. This program is open to teens and their caregivers.
Lego Builders
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bring your imagination, we will supply the bricks! Join us for free build Lego time.
Teen Dungeon & Dragons - Teen Program
Mon, Jul 14, 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 Sunday, July 6 2025 at 5:30pm
Cancelled
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Kids Cafe
Tue, Jul 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Project of the Week: Screenprinting Totes
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Drop in for 20 minutes to design your own tote bag using fabric paint and stencils. This program is open to teens and their caregivers.
Planning for Extended Care
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come learn all you need to know about starting to plan for extended care for yourself or a family member.
Crafty Hive - Pressed Flower Lanterns
Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Make a pressed flower lantern. Make sure to register, supplies are limited!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 5:00pm
Lindsay's Craft Corner: - Seashell Trinket Dish
Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
No Registration. 10 Seats Available. First Come First Serve.
Teen Cuisine
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn how to cook different dishes like fruit salad, spaghetti, and omelets.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Kids Cafe
Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Cosplay Club- Sewing - Teen Program
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Drop in workshop time to work on your cosplay, specifically sewing time.
Anime Club - Teen Program
Wed, Jul 16, 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
3-5 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM
Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join for STEAM activities! / Unase con nosotros para activdades de STEAM.
Citizenship 101
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.
Morning Book Buzz - Book Discussion
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Chat with others about what you've been reading lately!
Kohl Children's Museum/Kohl Museo de Niños
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - South Lawn
For 2-8 year olds with a caregiver/ Para niños de 2 a 8 años con su cuidador
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Kids Cafe
Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Invasive Species, Native Landscaping and You
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Come learn about Invasive Species and Native Landscaping with the Lake County Forest Preserve!
Computer & Internet Basics
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Hands on approach for Patrons to come, ask questions, and practice on a laptop to improve their basic computer and internet skills.
Cancelled
ZBTeens Drama Club
Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!
Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Qigong with Drew Davis
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Join with others in our community to learn and destress together.
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Aging and Disability Resource Network - Patricia A. Jones Center, Waukegan Township
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table
ADRN provides resources and support to caregivers and individuals in the Benton, Libertyville, Newport, Shields, Warren, Waukegan, and Zion townships.
Kids Cafe
Mon, Jul 21, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Jewelry Making: Caregiver and Teen
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Design your own charm bracelets, necklaces or, anklets. This program is open to teens and one caregiver.
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Tue, Jul 22, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Kids Cafe
Tue, Jul 22, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Teen Space Tuesday: Bracelet Making Bonanza
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Make a bunch of bracelets. You can make beaded bracelets as well as other bracelet designs. You can also trade the bracelets you make or bring some to trade. Bring friends.
Mixed Minds Non-Fiction Book Club - American Predator by Maureen Callahan
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join us for our discussion of this month's non-fiction title. For new registrants: call or visit the Adult Reference desk to secure a copy of the book. Happy Reading!
Little Explorers - Hands-on fun for ages 3-6
Tue, Jul 22, 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.
Teen Cuisine
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn how to cook different dishes like fruit salad, spaghetti, and omelets.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Kids Cafe
Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Super Smash Bros Nintendo Switch Tournament
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Grab a friend, pick your favorite arena and clash and smash to a win! Top winners will get a prize!
Crochet Club - Teen program
Wed, Jul 23, 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.
Crafty Hive - Wire wrapped pendants
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join us as we make wire wrapped stone pendants. Make sure to register, supplies and space is limited!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 5:30pm
Connecting to the Classics - CttC Presents "The Spy Comparison Between the Movies and TV"
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
The return of James Bond to CTTC, but with Roger Moore making his introductory appearance as James Bond. Today we will compare the role of James Bond to TV Spy stars
Citizenship 101
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Kids Cafe
Thu, Jul 24, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Woodland Stories
Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Presented by the Lake County Forest Preserve District
ZBTeens Drama Club
Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!
Connecting to the Classics - CttC Presents "Live and Let Die"
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
James Bond is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader.
Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Cosplay Club- Props - Teen Program
Sat, Jul 26, 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
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Kids Flavor Lab - Parfaits
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Come make yummy parfaits! Make sure to register, supplies are limited.
Registration opens Saturday, July 19 2025 at 2:00pm
Aging and Disability Resource Network - Patricia A. Jones Center, Waukegan Township
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table
ADRN provides resources and support to caregivers and individuals in the Benton, Libertyville, Newport, Shields, Warren, Waukegan, and Zion townships.
Kids Cafe
Mon, Jul 28, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Project of the Week: Laser Cut Keychains
Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Drop in for 15 minutes and watch the laser cutter make your keychains and them you design them with stickers and/gems. This program is open to teens and their caregivers.
Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society
Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room
Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Zion Genealogical Society will help with your family research.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Kids Cafe
Tue, Jul 29, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Can You Trick AI?
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Create a disguise to attempt to trick facial recognition technology!
Animal Explorers - Zebra
Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join us as we read a story, learn fun facts, and create a craft about zebras.
Puzzle Contest - 2nd Annual Puzzle Contest
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Open to ages 12-99+ Can your team complete the puzzle fastest? This contest will be capped at 12 teams of 4. Individuals and pairs will be grouped together to make teams as needed.
Project of the Week: Laser Cut Keychains
Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Drop in for 15 minutes and watch the laser cutter make your keychains and them you design them with stickers and/gems. This program is open to teens and their caregivers.
Kids Cafe
Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Cosplay Club- Props - Teen Program
Wed, Jul 30, 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
Anime Club - Teen Program
Wed, Jul 30, 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
3-5 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join for STEAM activities! / Unase con nosotros para activdades de STEAM.
Citizenship 101
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.
Preschool Storytime and Playdate
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Kids Cafe
Thu, Jul 31, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids
Lego Build Day: Harry Potter - Happee Birthdae, Harry
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with Legos and a cake.
Family Movie Day - Dog Man
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Come watch a showing of Dog Man and enjoy some popcorn!
ZBTeens Drama Club
Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!
Cancelled
Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.
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