Red Flag/ Green Flag: Hocus Pocus (PG)

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.

Cancelled

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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

Community Action Partnership Food Giveaway - Pop Up Food Giveaway

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).

Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

Community Action Partnership provides a free food giveaway at the library, offering food items to individuals and families in need. Stop by to access groceries and learn about additional resources.

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

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).

Cancelled

Forest Bathing at Illinois Beach State Park

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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!

Diamond Painting: Teens and Adults - Open Makerspace

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, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Drop in for 20 minutes to diamond paint.

Transforming Shards - Therapeutic Plate Smashing

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.

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.

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!

Beginner Clay-Animal Scuplting - Presented by The Dandelion Art Gallery

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, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Learn how to sculpt animals out of clay.

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.

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

Mon, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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, 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.

Cook and A Book

Mon, Oct 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

We will read a book and make a "no-cooking" snack.

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, about anything you want. Join us in the Sandbox 2nd Tuesday of even months 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!

Registration is now closed

Little Explorers

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Hands-on fun for ages 3-6

Northern Illinois Recovery Community 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.

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Oct 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).

Sat, Oct 17, 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 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 Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

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

Qigong with Drew Davis

Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

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

D&D Club - Pathfinder

Sat, Oct 17, 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.

Registration opens Saturday, October 10 2026 at 1:00pm

Oktoberfest - Hayride, Pumpkin Patch & Bonfire

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

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Lego Builders

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Enjoy a hour of free building with LEGO!

Sat, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Salem Park - Across from West Elementary

Community event located across from West Elementary on Salem Blvd.

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

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

Mon, Oct 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).

Mon, Oct 19, 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!

Mon, Oct 19, 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.

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

Mon, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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: Paint in the Dark (Black Light) - Teen Program

Mon, Oct 19, 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 19, 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, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

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

Mon, Oct 19, 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 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).

Illinois DMV Mobile Event

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

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Renew your Driver's License, State ID, and more at the Mobile DMV event at the Zion Benton Public Library.

Baby Hairs Clinic - Lay those baby hairs

Tue, Oct 20, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

A professional braider will be here to teach you how to lay your baby hairs

The Lit Lovers Romance Book Club - Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Join us for our discussion of this month's romance title. New registrants: call or visit the Adult Reference desk to secure a copy of the book. Happy Reading!

Leading through Literacy

Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Let's read!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 5:30pm

Seed Library - Monthly meeting

Wed, Oct 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).

Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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 21, 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.

Cancelled

Spooky Sleepover: Halloween Party - Teen Program

Wed, Oct 21, 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 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Teen Services Area

Wear your comfy pajama pants, get ready for some spooky fun

Perler Beads - Halloween

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Kids can make creative designs made out of Perler Beads. This months new designs are Halloween inspired!

Seed Library - Monthly meeting

Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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

Morning Book Buzz - Book Discussion

Thu, Oct 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).

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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

Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Connecting to the Classics - Them!, 1954

Thu, Oct 22, 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 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

A horror horde of crawl-and-crush giants clawing out of the earth from mile-deep catacombs!

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Sat, Oct 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).

Sat, Oct 24, 9:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

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

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

Please contact the library to register for this event.

D&D Club - Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos

Sat, Oct 24, 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 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, October 17 2026 at 1:00pm

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

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sun, Oct 25, 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 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

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

Mon, Oct 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).

Mon, Oct 26, 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!

Mon, Oct 26, 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.

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

Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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 26, 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 26, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

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

Introduction to Improv acting - Teen Program

Mon, Oct 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Learn how to do improv

Registration opens Sunday, October 18 2026 at 5:30pm

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

Mon, Oct 26, 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!

Mon, Oct 26, 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, Oct 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).

AARP Driver Safety Course

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

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Tue, Oct 27, 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. It is designed for motorists age 50 and older.

Mixed Minds Non-Fiction Book Club - Trail of the Lost by Andrea Lankford

Tue, Oct 27, 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 27, 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, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

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

AARP Driver Safety Course

Wed, Oct 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).

Wed, Oct 28, 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. It is designed for motorists age 50 and older.

Crochet Club: Ghost - Teen program

Wed, Oct 28, 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 28, 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 - Collage Tissue Self- Portraits

Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room A

Anime Name: Kaya-Chan isn't Scary (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 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Create a self-portrait using pieces of tissue paper.

Rescheduled

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

New date Wednesday, October 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Anime Name: Kaya-Chan isn't Scary (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 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).

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

Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Thu, Oct 29, 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.

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

Thu, Oct 29, 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.

Kate's Craft Corner - Needle Felt Mushroom

Thu, Oct 29, 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 29, 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.

Civic Minded Projects - Supporting the Efforts of the Zion Queens

Thu, Oct 29, 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!

Red Flag/ Green Flag: Hocus Pocus (PG)

Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

This is a bilingual storytime for ages 0-6.

Thu, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Watch Hocus Pocus like you never have before (even if you're on your 25th rewatch). This interactive showing invites you to wave a green flag or red flag at all of the cringe.

Halloween Trail of Treats - Community Events

Fri, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Shiloh Park - Trail

Community members and organizations provide treats along a spooky trail.

Sat, Oct 31, 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 31, 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 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 Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society will help with your family research.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

D&D Club - Dice, Imagination, Adventure

Sat, Oct 31, 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 31, 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, October 24 2026 at 1:00pm

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

Please contact the library to register for this event.

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

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

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering!

Mon, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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: No Paintbrush Challenge - Teen Program

Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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

Mon, Nov 02, 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.

Mon, Nov 02, 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!

Kohl Children's Museum/Kohl Museo de Niños

Tue, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

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

Kate's Craft Corner - Paint a Recipe Box

Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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

Tue, Nov 03, 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.

Little Explorers

Tue, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Hands-on fun for ages 3-6

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

Tue, Nov 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!

Job Center on the Move

Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

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

Community Action Partnership Food Giveaway - Pop Up Food Giveaway

Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Community Table

Community Action Partnership provides a free food giveaway at the library, offering food items to individuals and families in need. Stop by to access groceries and learn about additional resources.

Stress Free Slime Making - Stress Awareness Day

Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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

Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - The Sandbox

Come create your own custom slime and celebrate relaxation! *10 seats available, first come first served*

Wildwood Theater classes

Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room B

Theater classes for K-5th graders

Registration opens Wednesday, October 28 2026 at 5:30pm

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Zion-Benton Public Library District - Meeting Room C

Join us for storytime

Senior Social Hour

Thu, Nov 05, 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.

Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Zion-Benton Public Library District

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