Teen Pride Celebration

Aging and Disability Resource Network - Patricia A. Jones Center, Waukegan Township

Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Mon, May 12, 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.

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join Mano a Mano for ESL Basics.

Stitch & Share

Mon, May 12, 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!

Tue, May 13, 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.

A Novel Bunch Fiction Book Club - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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!

Registration is now closed

Early Learning Club/Club de Aprendizaje Temprano

Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers

Anime Club - The Cat Returns

Wed, May 14, 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVnlvaxFQ6E

Art Club: Clay Dish

Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Learn how to make a dish out of clay

Cancelled

Art Club:Clay

Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Learn how to make a dish out of air dry clay

K-2 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM

Wed, May 14, 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.

Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals - Case #CUP-001072-2025 W 9th Street Solar Project

Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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

A public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a Commercial Solar Energy System on the subject property.

Mano a Mano - Resource Sharing and Voter Registration

Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

Come meet Mano a Mano staff members from the Democracy in Action Program! Learn about the Services Mano a Mano offers and receive help registering to vote!

Teen Snack & Games

Thu, May 15, 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!

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

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

Leaving a Legacy

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Learn helpful tips on how to leave a legacy and how not to leave a burden for your family.

Bilingual Storytime

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, May 17, 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.

Forest Bathing at Van Patten Woods - with ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide Linda Karlen

Sat, May 17, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Linda Karlen will lead us on a Forest Bathing Walk at Van Patten Woods in Wadsworth. We will meet at the Shelter A parking lot to start out!

This event is full

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Sat, May 17, 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.

D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

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.

Family Movie - Wild Robot

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Join us for a screening of The Wild Robot.

Aging and Disability Resource Network - Patricia A. Jones Center, Waukegan Township

Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Silent Book Club

Sun, May 18, 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, May 19, 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.

LEGO Builders

Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Kids can come in with their imagination and build a LEGO creation.

Teen Dungeon & Dragons - Teen Program

Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join Mano a Mano for ESL Basics.

Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

K-Pop Pop Up

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Come join us as we celebrate Asian American Heritage Month by learning about Korean popular culture!

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Tue, May 20, 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.

Lindsay's Craft Corner with Rachel - Fun with Watercolors!

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

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

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

Tue, May 20, 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 Trivia Tuesday - Hunger Games

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Join us in the Teen Space and meet other people who also enjoy Hunger Games! There will be a cosplay contest and prizes, so dress up as your favorite character!

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Tue, May 20, 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.)

Seed Library

Wed, May 21, 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.

Genealogical Society Meeting

Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Where the Genealogical Society Meets!

Anime Club - Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox,Virtual Auditorium

Join us as we show 2-4 episodes of a different anime each meeting. Watch with friends, and make a craft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXeGbRn6RXo

The Crafty Hive - Scrape Painted Poppy Flower

Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Kids can join us to make a poppy flower craft by scrape painting.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am

Morning Book Buzz - Book Discussion

Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 10:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

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

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, May 24, 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, May 24, 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, May 17 2025 at 1:00pm

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Sat, May 24, 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.

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Tue, May 27, 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.

Plant A Salsa Garden - Teen Program

Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - South Lawn

Join us on the south lawn to plant vegetables that are used to make salsa! We will be working with Youth Services to plant in our garden beds this year. They will be planting zinnias at the same time.

Mixed Minds Non-Fiction Book Club - Where the Deer & the Antelope Play by Nick Offerman

Tue, May 27, 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!

Cooking Club: Pancakes - Teen Program

Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Learn how to cook

Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 5:30pm

K-2 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM

Wed, May 28, 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.

Connecting to the Classics Preparation - "The Hound of the Baskervilles"

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

The Hound of the Baskerville was a successful Detective movie of Sherlock Holmes. How does TV follow up with its own successful weekly Detective shows

Ice Cream Sundae - Teen Program

Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Drop by the Teen Space after school to create your own Ice Cream Sundae!

Connecting to the Classics - "The Hound of the Baskervilles"

Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

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

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the legend of a supernatural hound, a beast that may be stalking a young heir on the fog-shrouded moorland that makes up his estate.

Bilingual Storytime

Thu, May 29, 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, May 31, 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.

Marvel Super Heroes RPG - With Great Power...

Sat, May 31, 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, May 24 2025 at 1:00pm

Discover Your Roots - with Zion Genealogical Society

Sat, May 31, 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

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Dunkaroos

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Crafty Hive - Design your own tote bag

Mon, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join Mano a Mano for ESL Basics.

Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Kids can design their own tote bag using paints, markers, and stencils. We will provide the tote.

Registration opens Monday, May 26 2025 at 9:00am

Beginner Hand sewing: Dog Cube Stuffy - Teen Program

Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Learn how to hand sew a dog cube plush

Registration opens Monday, May 19 2025 at 5:30pm

Kohl Children's Museum/Kohl Museo de Niños

Tue, Jun 03, 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

Lindsay's Craft Corner: Paint By Numbers

Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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!

Cosplay Club- Props - Teen Program

Wed, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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.

Anime Club - Teen Program

Wed, Jun 04, 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

Preschool Storytime and Playdate

Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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.

Lilo & Stitch celebration

Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Come visit us and celebrate Lilo and Stitch. We will have crafts, scavenger hunt, and more!

The Notary Goldmine - An Educational Workshop

Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

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

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

How to Become a Notary and Build a Profitable Business

Preschool Storytime and Playdate

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

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

Zion-Benton Writer's Guild

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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

D&D Club - Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos

Sat, Jun 07, 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, May 31 2025 at 1:00pm

Sunday Crafternoon - Pipe Cleaner Flower Bouquet

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and learn to make pipe cleaner flowers! Leave with a fun bouquet that will stay blooming forever.

Kids Cafe

Mon, Jun 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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

Summer lunches for kids

SGA Youth & Family Services Firearm Lock Distribution - June Is National Gun Violence Awareness Month

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table,Lobby

In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, SGA Youth and Family Services will be distributing free firearm locks. Secure firearm storage can save a life. No registration required.