Bilingual Storytime

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!

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!

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Art class/clase de arte

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

Seed Starting Project

Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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!

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!

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Tue, Mar 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.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

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.

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

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, 5:30pm - 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

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?

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

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

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?

ZBTeens Drama Club

Thu, Mar 27, 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 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.

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Mar 29, 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.

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.

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Tue, Apr 01, 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.

Try-It Tuesday: Food Edition - Girl Scout Cookies

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.

Beaded Bracelets

Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Learn how to make cool beaded bracelets with Miss Caswell, the art teacher at Zion-Benton Main.

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.

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!

Crochet Club - Teen program

Wed, Apr 02, 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.

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.

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.

Teen Snack & Games

Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Drop by the Teen Space after school to grab a snack and play some games with friends!

ZBTeens Drama Club

Thu, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

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

Cosplay Club - Teen Program

Sat, Apr 05, 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

Beginner Hand Sewing: Cat Blob Stuffy - Teen Program

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Mon, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Learn how to hand sew a cat plush

Registration opens Monday, March 24 2025 at 5:30pm

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

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Tue, Apr 08, 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.

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.

A Novel Bunch Fiction Book Club

Tue, Apr 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!

Art Club: Pop Art

Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Learn how to paint colorful and bright art with Miss Phyllis, a local professional artist.

Registration opens Wednesday, April 2 2025 at 9:00am

Minecraft party

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

for Kindergarten-5th grade

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

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.

Tie Dye

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Tie Dye t-shirts with the Dandelion Art Gallery. All materials will be supplied.

Registration opens Thursday, April 3 2025 at 9:00am

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.

Tiny Treasures Craft Fair Spring 2025

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Apr 12, All day

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

Join us at the library for our spring craft fair!

Ages and Stages Screenings

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Child development screenings

D&D Club - Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos

Sat, Apr 12, 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.

Registration opens Saturday, April 5 2025 at 1:00pm

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Stitch & Share

Mon, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Tue, Apr 15, 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.

Lindsay's Craft Corner with Rachel

Tue, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers

Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 5:30pm

Seed Library

Wed, Apr 16, 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.

Cooking Club- Deviled Eggs - Teen Program

Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Learn how to make Deviled Eggs

Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 5:30pm

K-2 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM

Wed, Apr 16, 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.

K9 Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 16, 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.

Rescheduled

Morning Book Buzz - Book Discussion

Thu, Apr 17, 9:30am - 10:30am

New date Thursday, April 24, 9:30am - 10:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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

Egg Hunt in the Teen Space - Find an egg and win a prize.

Thu, Apr 17, 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 17, 2:00pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Drop in any time between 2-6:30pm to play. There will be crafts and snacks. You could even win a basket of goodies.

Teen Snack & Games - EGG HUNT!!

Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Drop by the Teen Space after school to grab a snack and play some games with friends! We have a special egg hunt this day!

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Apr 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.