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Tie Dye

Teen Program

2025-06-16 13:00:00 2025-06-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Tie Dye Make a tie dye t-shirt. All materials will be supplied. Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Monday, June 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-16 13:00:00 2025-06-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Tie Dye Make a tie dye t-shirt. All materials will be supplied. Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Make a tie dye t-shirt. All materials will be supplied.

Make a tie dye t-shirt. All materials will be supplied.

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 Sunday August 31 due to Library Closed.
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 Closed
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Library Closed.)

About the Branch

The Zion-Benton Public Library serving the communities of Zion, Beach Park, and Winthrop Harbor.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club! Each week we will work on acting exercises and read scenes and plays. All experience levels welcome!

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.

Sat, Aug 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn computer basics with Mano a Mano!

Sat, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 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.

Sat, Aug 30, 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.

Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
No Registration. 10 Seats Available. First Come First Serve.

Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 03, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Lobby,Meeting Room A/B
Community resources for health and wellness!

Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Have fun exploring art with local artist Phyllis Boateng!

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join Mano a Mano for this citizenship course.

Wed, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
¡Únase a nosotros para una emocionante clase de ESL de 9 semanas! Join us for an exciting 9 Week ESL class!

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Bartlett
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club! Each week we will work on acting exercises and read scenes and plays. All experience levels welcome!

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Zion Assessor Colette Davis answers questions about EAV, tax bills, and options for residents.

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn how to draw from Library Trustee, Sanjay Singhal!
This event is full

Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Join us for a beginner yoga class!

Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Bartlett
Come join the fun with the Zion-Benton Writer's Guild!

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Child development screenings

Sat, Sep 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
nature walk
Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 06, 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.

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
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 30 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Need a sewing machine for a project? Come on in.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Movie and popcorn! Kids and their families can enjoy a showing of Sonic 3.

Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Kids can listen to a story, learn fun facts, and create a craft about Capybaras.

Mon, Sep 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come learn how to use the ViewScan Microfilm Scanner!

Mon, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Este taller gratuito y práctico le enseñará lo básico y le ayudará a desarrollar habilidades tecnológicas para el día a día en un ambiente amigable y de apoyo.
Register

Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Enjoy an hour of free building with LEGO! Come with your imagination and build anything you can dream with LEGO. Open to kids K-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area
Enjoy an hour of building with LEGO! There will be a few kits to build with others, or you can come with your imagination and build anything you can dream with LEGO. Open to teens grades 6-12.

Mon, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn about the True Crimes of Lake County with the Lake County Forest Preserve!

Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
¡Únase a nosotros para una emocionante clase de ESL de 9 semanas! Join us for an exciting 9 Week ESL class!

Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
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

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Tue, Sep 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Monthly commitee meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees.

Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Este taller gratuito y práctico le enseñará lo básico y le ayudará a desarrollar habilidades tecnológicas para el día a día en un ambiente amigable y de apoyo.
Register

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Maker Time is the 2nd Tuesday of the month, come in and express your creativity through the medium of the month.

Tue, Sep 09, 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!

Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Kids can listen to a story, learn fun facts, and create a craft about Capybaras.

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Este taller gratuito y práctico le enseñará lo básico y le ayudará a desarrollar habilidades tecnológicas para el día a día en un ambiente amigable y de apoyo.
Register

Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

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

Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Beginner sewing class, learn how to use a sewing machine & walk away with a project
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 5:30pm

Sat, Sep 13, All day
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Lobby
Library is closed today.

Sat, Sep 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A/B
Staff will be in training all day. Closed to the Public.

Mon, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Este taller gratuito y práctico le enseñará lo básico y le ayudará a desarrollar habilidades tecnológicas para el día a día en un ambiente amigable y de apoyo.
Register

Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Families will make take-home campfires, sit in fort/tent like atmospheres, and read fall related stories. (Goodie bags with S'more materials will be handed out at the end.)
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Join us for an exciting presentation presented in partnership with the Zion Genealogical Society.

Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Este taller gratuito y práctico le enseñará lo básico y le ayudará a desarrollar habilidades tecnológicas para el día a día en un ambiente amigable y de apoyo.
Register

Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
No Registration. 10 Seats Available. First Come First Serve.

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Join the seed library to sort, count and package seeds.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Este taller gratuito y práctico le enseñará lo básico y le ayudará a desarrollar habilidades tecnológicas para el día a día en un ambiente amigable y de apoyo.
Register

Wed, Sep 17, 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, September 10 2025 at 5:30pm

Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Join us in harvesting the vegetables from the garden that we planted in May and then using the vegetables to make salsa! Open to teens grades 6-12.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 5:30pm

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Come learn about Rain Gardens with the Lake County Forest Preserve!

Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B
Chat with others about what you've been reading lately!

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club! Each week we will work on acting exercises and read scenes and plays. All experience levels welcome!

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Learn how to draw from Library Trustee, Sanjay Singhal!
This event is full

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Sep 20, 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.
Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 10:00am

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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.
Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Bartlett
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, September 13 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Kids can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating delicious mini tres leche cakes.
Registration opens Saturday, September 13 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Kids can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating a colorful floral headband inspired by Frida Kahlo. This is a registration event, supplies are limited.
Registration opens Sunday, September 14 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
Come learn how to use the ViewScan Microfilm Scanner!
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 1:30pm

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Kids can celebrate the first day of fall by creating a cute Autumn inspired lantern.
Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 22, 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!

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
Mel Brooks first Comedy success. The Producers - accountant Leo Bloom and producer Max, hit upon a way to make a fortune by producing a sure-fire flop.of a Broadway play "

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District
To get ready for the upcoming show, we will take a look at the Career of Jack Benny and view Scenes from his TV Career

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox
Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join our drama club! Each week we will work on acting exercises and read scenes and plays. All experience levels welcome!

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A
This a 1942 comedy film, starring Carole Lombard and Jack Benny, The plot concerns a troupe of actors in Warsaw who use their abilities at disguise and acting to fool the occupying Nazi troops.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C
This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Sep 27, 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.
Registration opens Saturday, September 13 2025 at 10:00am

Sat, Sep 27, 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.
Registration opens Saturday, September 13 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Bartlett
Join us and play Dungeons and Dragons! Sessions may be part of an ongoing story, or a stand alone adventure.
Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 1:00pm