Mixed Minds Non-Fiction Book Club

Twilight Saga Day - Team Edward vs Team Jacob

Wed, Sep 16, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Wed, Sep 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

September 13th is Twilight Day! Stop by Adult Services to vote for Team Edward or Team Jacob!

Seed Library - Monthly meeting

Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join the seed library to sort, count and package seeds.

Digital Navigator Support Session (Office Hours) - Lake County Digital Growth Initiative

Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Connect with staff from Lake County's Digital Equity program during drop-in hours.

Clases Básicas de Computación - ¡Obtén un dispositivo gratuito al asistir a las sesiones!

Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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.

Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

K-5 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM - Make butter in a jar

Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Anime Name: El Cazador de la Bruja ( The hunter and the Witch) Join us as we show 2-4 episodes of a different anime each meeting. Watch with friends, make a craft, and play some games

Cancelled

Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Make butter to learn what happens when milk is shaken and the solids separate and stick to each other.

Wed, Sep 16, 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Rehearsal Time for Wildwood Theatre Company's Dracula Show

Twilight Saga Day - Team Edward vs Team Jacob

Thu, Sep 17, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Thu, Sep 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

September 13th is Twilight Day! Stop by Adult Services to vote for Team Edward or Team Jacob!

Morning Book Buzz - Book Discussion

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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

Digital Navigator Support Session (Office Hours) - Lake County Digital Growth Initiative

Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Connect with staff from Lake County's Digital Equity program during drop-in hours.

Clases Básicas de Computación - ¡Obtén un dispositivo gratuito al asistir a las sesiones!

Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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.

Open Maker Space- Locker Art Graffiti - Teen Program

Thu, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Thu, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Drop-in to the Sandbox and make something fun.

Seed Library - Monthly meeting

Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join the seed library to sort, count and package seeds.

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Curso Básicas de Computación - con Mano a Mano

Sat, Sep 19, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Sat, Sep 19, 9:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Aprende los conceptos básicos de computación en el ambiente acogedor y de apoyo de la biblioteca!

Sat, Sep 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 Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

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

D&D Club - Pathfinder

Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Join us and play Pathfinder! Sessions may be part of an ongoing story, or a stand alone adventure.

Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room

Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Kids Sugar Scrubs

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Kids can drop in and create their very own sugar scrub!

Sun, Sep 20, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Sun, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

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

Mon, Sep 21, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Mon, Sep 21, 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.

Make Art Badly: Watercolor Washi Tape - Teen Program

Mon, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Come make art, we're not asking you to be the next Picasso, just make something, even if you hate it. Monthly projects to challenge your creativity.

Zion-Benton Leadership Academy - Coached by the Zion-Benton Coalition for Healthy Communities

Mon, Sep 21, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Ready to make a difference in your community? This leadership opportunity is for you!

Mon, Sep 21, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Coleman

¡Mejora tus habilidades en inglés en el ambiente acogedor y de apoyo de la biblioteca!

Tue, Sep 22, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 11:00am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room

Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Open Makerspace - Airbrush Art

Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Finer Things Club

Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Hot tea, cozy conversation.

Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Drop in for 10 minutes or longer to make art with a marker airbrusher.

Rescheduled

Mixed Minds Non-Fiction Book Club - Infinite Life by Jules Howard

Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

New date Tuesday, September 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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!

Crafty Hive - Paper Molas

Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Kids can drop in and learn how to make paper molas for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Tue, Sep 22, 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Rehearsal Time for Wildwood Theatre Company's Dracula Show

New Bath Today Resource Fair

Wed, Sep 23, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

New Bath Today is hosting an informational resource fair to connect seniors, veterans, and their families with organizations that offer valuable programs and services.

Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Lego Builders

Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Enjoy a hour of free building with LEGO!

Wed, Sep 23, 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Rehearsal Time for Wildwood Theatre Company's Dracula Show

Thu, Sep 24, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Connecting to the Classics - In the Heat of the Night, 1967

Thu, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Considered one of the most important American films of the 1960s, with a historic slap and the famous line, 'They call me Mr. Tibbs!" Starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger.

Beginner Drawing: Human Faces - Presented by The Dandelion Art Gallery

Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

If you've ever wanted to learn how to draw human looking eyes or noses, learn from a working artist.

Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 9:00am

Civic Minded Projects - Supporting the Efforts of the Zion Queens

Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Admin Staff Conference Room

Attend our upcoming BUZ meeting to learn more, get involved, and help shape future projects that strengthen our community. Everyone is welcome!

Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Cancelled

ZBLibrary is closed for Staff Institute Day

Sat, Sep 26, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Sat, Sep 26, All day

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

The Zion-Benton Public Library will be closed all day for our annual Staff Institute Day.

Sun, Sep 27, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

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

Mon, Sep 28, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Stitch & Share

Mon, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Come and socialize with fellow crafters while working on your own work-in-progress!

FRIENDS of the Zion-Benton Public Library - Give Back To Your Community

Mon, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

¡Mejora tus habilidades en inglés en el ambiente acogedor y de apoyo de la biblioteca!

Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Join the Friends of the Library to learn how you can support programs, events, and fundraising efforts. Everyone is welcome!

Tue, Sep 29, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Tue, Sep 29, 9:00am - 11:00am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room

Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mixed Minds Non-Fiction Book Club - Infinite Life by Jules Howard

Tue, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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!

Board Meeting

Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Regular monthly meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees.

Tue, Sep 29, 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Rehearsal Time for Wildwood Theatre Company's Dracula Show

Wed, Sep 30, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Crochet Club: Scrunchie - Teen program

Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Lean how to crochet, if you already know stop in for our monthly pattern. New to crochet? Stop on by to learn how and where to start. We meet the last Wednesday of the month.

K-5 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM - Pouring water down a string

Wed, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Anime Name: Saint Seiya Join us as we show 2-4 episodes of a different anime each meeting. Watch with friends, make a craft, and play some games

Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Explore the properties of water, including cohesion and adhesion.

Qigong with Drew Davis

Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join with others in our community for an hour long beginner friendly Qigong class.

Wed, Sep 30, 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Rehearsal Time for Wildwood Theatre Company's Dracula Show

Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Senior Social Hour

Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room 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.

Coffee Chat with Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Cancelled

Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Join local State Senator Mary Edly-Allen for a Coffee Chat featuring a brief presentation and an opportunity to ask questions and engage in conversation. Refreshments provided.

Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Curso Básicas de Computación - con Mano a Mano

Thu, Oct 01, 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Rehearsal Time for Wildwood Theatre Company's Dracula Show

Sat, Oct 03, 9:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Coleman

Aprende los conceptos básicos de computación en el ambiente acogedor y de apoyo de la biblioteca!

Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room

Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Zion-Benton Writer's Guild - Write Here, Write Now.

Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

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

Sat, Oct 03, 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!

Create Your Own Halloween Circle Sign Workshop - Let's Make Something Boo-tiful!!

Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Get creative and make a festive Halloween door sign that's perfect for your home or as a handmade gift!

D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure

Sat, Oct 03, 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. Newcomers are welcome, but strongly encouraged to show up early.

Registration opens Saturday, September 26 2026 at 1:00pm

Make a Clay Jack-o-Lantern - Just in Time for Halloween

Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Fine Artastic will teach you how to mold clay into a Jack-o-Lantern.

Make a Clay Jack-o-Lantern - Just in Time for Halloween

Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room

Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Fine Artastic will teach you how to mold clay into a Jack-o-Lantern.

Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

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

Mon, Oct 05, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Mon, Oct 05, 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.

Zion-Benton Leadership Academy - Coached by the Zion-Benton Coalition for Healthy Communities

Mon, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Mon, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Ready to make a difference in your community? This leadership opportunity is for you!

Mon, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Coleman

¡Mejora tus habilidades en inglés en el ambiente acogedor y de apoyo de la biblioteca!

Tue, Oct 06, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Kohl Children's Museum/Kohl Museo de Niños

Tue, Oct 06, 9:00am - 11:00am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room

Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

For 2-8 year olds with a caregiver/ Para niños de 2 a 8 años con su cuidador

Kate's Craft Corner - Yarn Ghost Pillow

Tue, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Stop by to create something fun and meet with other crafters! No Registration. 10 Seats Available. First Come First Serve.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Please join us for our Monthly Book Club to discuss I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons, by Peter S. Beagle

Wed, Oct 07, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Cut the String- Banned Books - Teen Program

Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Celebrate Banned Book Week by playing a game, winners will get to cut the string for a prize.

Wildwood Theater classes

Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Theater classes for K-5th graders

Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 5:30pm

Thu, Oct 08, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Forest Bathing at Illinois Beach State Park

Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Thu, Oct 08, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Illinois Beach State Park - South Unit

Join us for a Forest Bathing walk led by Linda Karlen at Illinois Beach State Park. We will meet at the Nature Center parking lot to start out!

Transforming Shards - Therapeutic Plate Smashing

Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

This session provides a safe space for participants to release emotions by smashing plates. Guided by a therapist, you will explore themes and write words on plates to break in a controlled setting.

Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Curso Básicas de Computación - con Mano a Mano

Sat, Oct 10, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Sat, Oct 10, 9:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Aprende los conceptos básicos de computación en el ambiente acogedor y de apoyo de la biblioteca!

Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room

Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

ASQ- Ages and Stages Questionnaire Screenings

Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

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

Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Youth Study Room

Child development screenings

D&D Club - Hollow Heart

Sat, Oct 10, 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, October 3 2026 at 1:00pm

Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Genealogy Room

Do you want to learn more about your family history? Volunteers from the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sun, Oct 11, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

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

Mon, Oct 12, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Mon, Oct 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.

Basic Computer Skills ( Lake County Digital Initiative) - Earn a Free Device by Attending Sessions!

Mon, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Join us for digital skills sessions and take a step toward closing the digital divide. This opportunity is made possible through our partnership with the Lake County Digital Equity Program.

Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Mon, Oct 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

¡Mejora tus habilidades en inglés en el ambiente acogedor y de apoyo de la biblioteca!

Tue, Oct 13, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Digital Navigator Support Session (Office Hours) - Lake County Digital Growth Initiative

Tue, Oct 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 Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Dunesland Garden Club

Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Rescheduled

Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

New date Monday, October 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Connect with staff from Lake County's Digital Equity program during drop-in hours.

What's on your Zine? Feat. 8 page zines - A Zine Workshop

Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

A Zine is a self-made publication, it can be about anything you want. Come join us in the Sandbox every other month to work on your zines, each meeting we'll showcase a different type. Teen and adult.

A Novel Bunch Fiction Book Club - The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Tue, Oct 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!

Little Explorers

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Hands-on fun for ages 3-6

Northern Illinois Recovery Communuity Organization - Join the Northern Illinois Recovery Movement

Wed, Oct 14, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

New venue Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

Information and empathic help with gambling concerns, homelessness, and navigating re-entry.

Digital Navigator Support Session (Office Hours) - Lake County Digital Growth Initiative

Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Connect with staff from Lake County's Digital Equity program during drop-in hours.

Basic Computer Skills ( Lake County Digital Initiative) - Earn a Free Device by Attending Sessions!

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Join us for digital skills sessions and take a step toward closing the digital divide. This opportunity is made possible through our partnership with the Lake County Digital Equity Program.

Job Center on the Move

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Adult Services Study Room: Bartlett

Come work with the Job Center of Lake County on everything job related: resumes, job hunting, interviews, etc.

Teen VS Procrastination - Volunteer/Service Hour Opportunities

Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Need a place to LOCK IN & get some work done? We'll book the space you bring your project. It's Study Hall at the library, every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

K-5 STEAM Lab/Laboratorio de STEAM - Static- Powered Dancing Ghosts

Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Anime Name: Noblesse (14+) Join us as we show 2-4 episodes of a different anime each meeting. Watch with friends, make a craft, and play some games

Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C

Make a tissue ghost dance thanks to electrostatic force.

Rescheduled

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

New date Wednesday, October 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Anime Name: Noblesse (14+) Join us as we show 2-4 episodes of a different anime each meeting. Watch with friends, make a craft, and play some games

Thu, Oct 15, All day

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Add some spice to your life! Stop by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up your free spice kit (while supplies last).

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Chair Yoga

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Join us for an hour long chair yoga class ending with a short meditation!

Craft Supply Swap!

Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Come meet local crafters and swap craft supplies!

Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required.