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ESL Basics

2025-06-30 17:00:00 2025-06-30 19:00:00 America/Chicago ESL Basics Join Mano a Mano for ESL Basics. Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Monday, June 30
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 17:00:00 2025-06-30 19:00:00 America/Chicago ESL Basics Join Mano a Mano for ESL Basics. Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join Mano a Mano for ESL Basics.

Call Mano a Mano to register today!

 (847) 201-1521

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Seniors | Partner Program | Bilingual / Bilingüe | 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

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 Closed
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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, Jul 30, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

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

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Create a disguise to attempt to trick facial recognition technology!

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

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New venue Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join for STEAM activities! / Unase con nosotros para activdades de STEAM.

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.

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.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

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.

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!

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
Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Aug 02, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Zion Township 1015 27th St. Zion, IL 60099
Catch your favorite library at the Zion Township! ¡Encuentra tu biblioteca favorita en el Municipio de Zion!

Sat, Aug 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn computer basics with Mano a Mano!

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come join the fun with the Zion-Benton Writer's Guild!

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
child development screening

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Mon, Aug 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Cooking classes for 3rd-5th grade/Clases de cocina para niños de 3º a 5º grado.

Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Township High School - Parking Lot
Join us at ZBTHS for a FREE community event hosted by our local school districts!

Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
¡Únase a nosotros para una emocionante clase de ESL de 9 semanas! Join us for an exciting 9 Week ESL class!

Tue, Aug 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Cooking classes for 3rd-5th grade/Clases de cocina para niños de 3º a 5º grado.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
No Registration. 10 Seats Available. First Come First Serve.

Tue, Aug 05, 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!

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Summer lunches for kids

Wed, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Lobby,Meeting Room A/B
Community resources for health and wellness!

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Have fun exploring art with local artist Phyllis Boateng!

Thu, Aug 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Cooking classes for 3rd-5th grade/Clases de cocina para niños de 3º a 5º grado.

Thu, Aug 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
An informative session about power of attorney documents, their importance, common misconceptions, and how to get started.

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Aug 09, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn computer basics with Mano a Mano!

Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District
nature walk
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join us for a beginner friendly yoga class!

Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join us and play the original 1984 Marvel Super Heroes RPG! With great power comes great role-playing! Hosted by our D&D Club.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Kids can learn to make deliciously creamy strawberry crepe spirals. Supplies and space is limited, make sure to register!
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 11, 9:30am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Cooking classes for 3rd-5th grade/Clases de cocina para niños de 3º a 5º grado.

Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Bring your imagination, we will supply the bricks! Join us for free build Lego time.

Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come and socialize with fellow crafters while working on your own work-in-progress!

Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
¡Únase a nosotros para una emocionante clase de ESL de 9 semanas! Join us for an exciting 9 Week ESL class!

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Cooking classes for 3rd-5th grade/Clases de cocina para niños de 3º a 5º grado.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Hands on approach for Patrons to come, ask questions, and practice to improve their Basic computer and Internet usage. From Making a word document to learning the safe way across the internet

Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come learn about everything Medicare with Pat Giovacchini, Medicare and Retirement Specialist.

Tue, Aug 12, 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!

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join us for popcorn and a movie!

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn about Landscaping for a Changing Climate with the Lake County Forest Preserve!

Wed, Aug 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Cooking classes for 3rd-5th grade/Clases de cocina para niños de 3º a 5º grado.

Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join for STEAM activities! / Unase con nosotros para activdades de STEAM.

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 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

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.

Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Cooking classes for 3rd-5th grade/Clases de cocina para niños de 3º a 5º grado.

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

Thu, Aug 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Summer lunches for kids

Thu, Aug 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Presented by the Lake County Forest Preserve District

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Aug 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Come learn computer basics with Mano a Mano!

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Join with others in our community for an hour long Qigong class.

Sat, Aug 16, 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, August 9 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Zion Park District Band Shell, 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion, IL 60099
Catch your favorite library at the "Zinnia and Monarch...and Bees too" Festival! ¡Encuentra tu biblioteca favorita en el Festival" Zinnias y Monarcas... y Abejas También"!

Sun, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Zion Park District Band Shell, 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion, IL 60099
Catch your favorite library at the "Zinnia and Monarch...and Bees too" Festival! ¡Encuentra tu biblioteca favorita en el Festival" Zinnias y Monarcas... y Abejas También"!

Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
¡Únase a nosotros para una emocionante clase de ESL de 9 semanas! Join us for an exciting 9 Week ESL class!

Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
This session offers a guided tour of The Family History Guide website, an industry-leading resource for learning family history, finding resources, and enjoying activities.

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
No Registration. 10 Seats Available. First Come First Serve.

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 with Pat Giovacchini, Certified Licensed Insurance Agent.

Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Step back in time to meet the individuals whose efforts preserved Lake County?s historical and natural heritage in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Come and make fun sparkly glitter bracelets. Supplies and space is limited, make sure to register!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.

Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Chat with others about what you've been reading lately!

Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Hands on approach for Patrons to come, ask questions, and practice to improve their Basic computer and Internet usage. From Making a word document to learning the safe way across the internet

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn how to draw from Library Trustee, Sanjay Singhal!

Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn computer basics with Mano a Mano!

Sat, Aug 23, 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, August 16 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Aug 23, 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

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join us as we read a story, learn fun facts, and create a craft about dolphins!
Registration opens Saturday, August 16 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Come celebrate the hit show Bluey with a scavenger hunt, photo booth, craft, and more!

Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come and socialize with fellow crafters while working on your own work-in-progress!

Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
¡Únase a nosotros para una emocionante clase de ESL de 9 semanas! Join us for an exciting 9 Week ESL class!

Tue, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Come learn about Native Plants from the Lake County Forest Preserve!

Tue, Aug 26, 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!

Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Kids can sample multiple flavors of Goldfish Crackers and vote for their favorite one!

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Join for STEAM activities! / Unase con nosotros para activdades de STEAM.

Wed, Aug 27, 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.

Wed, Aug 27, 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

Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Show the role of Music in various key Movies and TV Shows over the past 70 years. If you enjoy music tonight and tomorrow night are two nights for all and any music lover.

Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club!

Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
For your movie delight Connecting to the Classic presents Fantasia, the eight selection of Classical music performed in animation form

Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.