Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Adult Winter Reading Challenge

Adult Winter Reading Challenge

2025-02-04 00:00:00 2025-02-04 23:59:00 America/Chicago Adult Winter Reading Challenge 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 Public Library District -

Tuesday, February 04
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-02-04 00:00:00 2025-02-04 23:59:00 America/Chicago Adult Winter Reading Challenge 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 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!

Completion Prize: hot chocolate, disposable cup, chocolate, and handwarmer

Raffle Prize: Cozy Book Blanket, Puzzle, Reading Journal, Pens, and a Reader Roulette Card Deck

January 4th through February 28th

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Seniors | Passive | Literacy | Adult Services Event | 20s & 30s |

TAGS: | |

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, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 Closed
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 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

Wed, Feb 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!

Wed, Feb 19, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Black History Month - Celebrating Black Artists Display featuring local artist Phyllis Boateng.

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Manager's weekly meeting to discuss library things.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 19, 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

Thu, Feb 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!

Thu, Feb 20, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Black History Month - Celebrating Black Artists Display featuring local artist Phyllis Boateng.

Thu, Feb 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Chat with others about what you've been reading lately!

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for ages 0-6 and their caregiver.

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
-

Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn how to etch on glass with the cricut machine.

Sat, Feb 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!

Sat, Feb 22, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Black History Month - Celebrating Black Artists Display featuring local artist Phyllis Boateng.

Sat, Feb 22, 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.

Sat, Feb 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, Feb 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Township High School - Performing Arts Center
In Partnership with the Zion-Benton Township High School

Sat, Feb 22, 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.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Come join Casita de Suenos and paint your own terracotta planter while sipping on freshly brewed tea!

Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
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.

Sun, Feb 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!

Sun, Feb 23, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Black History Month - Celebrating Black Artists Display featuring local artist Phyllis Boateng.

Sun, Feb 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!

Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Mon, Feb 24, 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!

Mon, Feb 24, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Black History Month - Celebrating Black Artists Display featuring local artist Phyllis Boateng.

Mon, Feb 24, 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.

Mon, Feb 24, 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.

Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B,Virtual Auditorium
Know Your Rights - Conoce tus derechos

Mon, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Paddock
Come & bring your W.I.P. (Work in progress) and share some stories or just enjoy the company of other crafters.

Mon, Feb 24, 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. Level 1 Characters

Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join the Zion Township Republicans for their monthly meeting.

Tue, Feb 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!

Tue, Feb 25, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Black History Month - Celebrating Black Artists Display featuring local artist Phyllis Boateng.

Tue, Feb 25, 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.

Cancelled
Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join us for a discussion of The Library will be putting a copy on hold for each person registered. Happy Reading!

Tue, Feb 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!
Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
for 3-5 year olds with their caregivers

Tue, Feb 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.)

Wed, Feb 26, 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!

Wed, Feb 26, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Black History Month - Celebrating Black Artists Display featuring local artist Phyllis Boateng.

Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Manager's weekly meeting to discuss library things.

Wed, Feb 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

Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Map out your goals for 2025

Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Sidney Poitier in his Directorial Premier brings to the silver Screen a 1972 American Western film. This becomes another threshold that he passes which allows future Black Actors to make their Mark

Thu, Feb 27, 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!

Thu, Feb 27, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Black History Month - Celebrating Black Artists Display featuring local artist Phyllis Boateng.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for ages 0-6 and their caregiver.

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Buck and the Preacher is a 1972 American Western film directed by Sidney Poitier and starring him and Harry Belafonte. It depicts the struggles of African Americans migrating west after the Civil War

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
100 youth from Zion, Waukegan and North Chicago will have the opportunity to participate in a Youth Firearm Prevention program this year. Join us to learn more about it. Dinner will be provided.

Cancelled
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come join the fun with the Zion-Benton Writer's Guild!

Sat, Mar 01, 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 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join us and play Dungeons and Dragons! Sessions may be part of an ongoing story, or a stand alone adventure.
Registration opens Saturday, February 22 2025 at 1:00pm

Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Mon, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
No registration required!

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 10 SEATS.

Tue, Mar 04, 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!

Tue, Mar 04, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - South Lawn
Explore the moon, stars and planets above; telescopes provided! Join us for this free, all-ages outdoor event, presented by the Lake County Astronomical Society.

Wed, Mar 05, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Lobby,Meeting Room A/B
Community resources for health and wellness!

Wed, Mar 05, 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.

Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn to paint with art instructor Phyllis Boateng!

Wed, Mar 05, 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.

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for ages 0-6 and their caregiver.

Thu, Mar 06, 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.

Thu, Mar 06, 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 06, 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 opens Thursday, February 27 2025 at 1:00am

Cancelled
Thu, Mar 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Join us for a night of hilarious theater! We will be performing 4, 10-minute one-act comedies ranging from a wild IKEA killbot story to a crazy job interview for Build-A-Bear!

Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Mar 08, 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 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Youth Study Room
Child development screenings

Sat, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join us and play the original 1984 Marvel Super Heroes RPG! Hosted by our D&D Club.
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 1:00pm

Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Mon, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Come make a moss coaster on a plastic canvas
Registration opens Monday, March 3 2025 at 5:30pm

Mon, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Computer basics is a walk-in, question and answer session designed to give you time to get computer help.

Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 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!

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

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

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 opens Thursday, February 27 2025 at 1:00am

Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

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!

Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Join us and play Dungeons and Dragons! Sessions may be part of an ongoing story, or a stand alone adventure.
Registration opens Saturday, March 8 2025 at 1:00pm

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Let's play Magic the Gathering!

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, 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 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.

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.

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 - 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.