Storytimes near Zion-Benton Public Library District

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages Let's celebrate the freedom to read! From June 1st to August 1st, visit any of our public desks to pick up a summer reading log. Read to your goal and log your progress with us to earn prizes. Let's make each minute count! Goals: Adults – 1000 minutes Teens – 800 minutes 8-10- 600 Minutes 0-7 – 400 minutes Children 4 and under may do an activity sheet instead of minutes. Activity sheets can be obtained at the Youth Services desk. Prizes: Registration- Summer reading t-shirt* Midway- gift card or pool pass* Finishing- entry into our raffle** and a library tote bag *while supplies last **raffle winners will be notified during the week of August 3rd Punch Cards: Get a punch card and have it punched each day you visit the library this summer. Turn in your finished punch card for an extra entry into our raffle. Up to 3 punch cards per person.

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). Interested in trying some new recipes and flavors? Come by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up a spice kit featuring a different spice. Kits include a new spice, herb, or blend along with recipes to try out and some information about the spice featured. Spice of the Month Club kits are free, but supplies are limited. Only one kit per household, please.

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Meeting Room C

Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Calling all children ages 0-6 and their caregivers! Come join us for storytime with lots of books, songs, and activities! After storytime, stay and play in a fun interactive environment. Hora del cuento: ¡Llamando a todos los niños de 0 a 6 años y a sus cuidadores! ¡Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento con muchos libros, canciones y actividades! Después de jugar, quédate y juega en un ambiente interactivo divertido.

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

Free lunch for kids and teens up to 18 years old Please join us for lunch this summer! We'll be serving a cold lunch Mondays-Thursdays from 11:30-1:00. Lunches are provided at no cost by the Northern Illinois Food Bank and are open to all children through age 18. *Please note: There will be no Summer Lunch program on July 1st or August 5th. ¡Únase a nosotros para almorzar con nosotros este verano! Serviremos un almuerzo frío de lunes a jueves de 11:30 a 1:00. El Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Illinois proporionará almuerzos sin costo y están abiertos a todos los niños hasta los 18 anos. *Tenga en cuenta: No habrá programa de almuerzo de verano 1 de julio, ni 5 de agosto

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Meeting Room C

Connect with staff from Lake County's Digital Equity program during drop-in hours. Stop by and learn about how you can receive access to devices, home internet, and technology training with the help of Lake County's Digital Navigators. For more information contact: Lake County Digital Equity Tel 847.377.4526 | www.lakecountyil.gov/broadband

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required. Bring your friends and play some games. From 1-5pm Monday & Thursday teen patrons can grab a controller and play games with friends. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Overcooked 2 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Brawlhala 2K25 The Nintendo switch can be checked out outside of free play hours for use in the Teen Space, a library card or school ID is required then. For more information stop by the Teen Space desk. Teen programs are for grades 6-12 unless otherwise stated.

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Meeting Room C

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. Lo que arenderá: • Conceptos básicos del teclado del teléfono y cómo iniciar sesión • Habilidades básicas de computación • Conceptos básicos de Internet • Ciberseguridad • Uso del correo electrónico • Windows 10 y 11 Los participantes que califiquen y asistan a las 6 sesiones recibirán una computadora portátil gratis. Este taller se llevará a cabo en español. Se requiere inscripción y el espacio es limitiado. Para más información: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/5116/Digital-Navigator-Program This program is only in Spanish. Para inscribirse o ver si calificas, llama o envía un correo electrónico al (847) 377-3442 o a digitalnavigators@lakecountyil.gov . **“Este proyecto cuenta con el apoyo, total o parcial, del premio federal número SLFRP0214 otorgado al Condado de Lake por el Departamento del Tesoro de los Estados Unidos. Los residentes deben cumplir al menos una de las siguientes condiciones, según las pautas del Departamento del Tesoro de EE. UU., para poder participar en este programa. Las personas y los hogares pueden calificar según sus ingresos si se encuentran dentro de la categoría de ingresos bajos a moderados. Los límites de ingresos son los siguientes: para un hogar de una persona, el límite es $42,445; para un hogar de dos personas, el límite es $52,260; para un hogar de tres personas, el límite es $65,880; para un hogar de cuatro personas, el límite es $79,500; para un hogar de cinco personas, el límite es $93,120; y para un hogar de seis personas, el límite es $106,740. También califican los hogares o personas que experimentaron desempleo como resultado de la pandemia de COVID-19; quienes enfrentaron una mayor inseguridad alimentaria debido a la pandemia, lo que significa que tuvieron más dificultades para acceder a alimentos suficientes o de calidad adecuada para satisfacer sus necesidades; los hogares o personas que sufrieron una mayor inseguridad habitacional, teniendo dificultades para obtener una vivienda estable o adecuada como consecuencia de la pandemia; y los hogares o individuos que califican para ciertos programas de asistencia, incluyendo aquellos inscritos en el Programa de Seguro Médico Infantil (CHIP), los que reciben subsidios para el cuidado infantil a través del Programa del Fondo de Desarrollo del Cuidado Infantil (CCDF), y quienes califican para Medicaid.”**

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Teen Services Area

Plant things, grow stuff, dig around. We'll have different tasks to accomplish each week from spring to fall! We'll be growing flowers, herbs and tomatoes. Meet Madelynn in the Teen Space at 4:30 to get started. Spring: Prep and plant Summer: Grow and maintain Late Summer/Fall: Maintain and harvest Teen programs are for grades 6-12 unless otherwise stated.

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Meeting Room A

This group supports individuals in learning how to manage feelings of stress and overwhelm in daily life. This group supports individuals in learning how to manage feelings of stress and overwhelm in daily life. Participants will explore common triggers, build emotional awareness, and develop practical coping strategies such as grounding techniques, mindfulness, and stress management skills. The group provides a safe and supportive space to share experiences, gain insight, and build tools to feel more in control and balanced

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Beyond Edward vs. Jacob!!! Watch Twilight 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- battle your bestie in real time. Popcorn and drinks provided.

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). Interested in trying some new recipes and flavors? Come by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up a spice kit featuring a different spice. Kits include a new spice, herb, or blend along with recipes to try out and some information about the spice featured. Spice of the Month Club kits are free, but supplies are limited. Only one kit per household, please.

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages Let's celebrate the freedom to read! From June 1st to August 1st, visit any of our public desks to pick up a summer reading log. Read to your goal and log your progress with us to earn prizes. Let's make each minute count! Goals: Adults – 1000 minutes Teens – 800 minutes 8-10- 600 Minutes 0-7 – 400 minutes Children 4 and under may do an activity sheet instead of minutes. Activity sheets can be obtained at the Youth Services desk. Prizes: Registration- Summer reading t-shirt* Midway- gift card or pool pass* Finishing- entry into our raffle** and a library tote bag *while supplies last **raffle winners will be notified during the week of August 3rd Punch Cards: Get a punch card and have it punched each day you visit the library this summer. Turn in your finished punch card for an extra entry into our raffle. Up to 3 punch cards per person.

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Meeting Room C

Storytime and playtime for kids ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Calling all children ages 0-6 and their caregivers! Come join us for storytime with lots of books, songs, and activities! After storytime, stay and play in a fun interactive environment. Hora del cuento: ¡Llamando a todos los niños de 0 a 6 años y a sus cuidadores! ¡Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento con muchos libros, canciones y actividades! Después de jugar, quédate y juega en un ambiente interactivo divertido.

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Youth Study Room

Child development screenings Stop by the Youth Services study room to have your infant, toddler, or preschooler screened using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire.

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Meeting Room C

Join us and play Dungeons and Dragons! Sessions may be part of an ongoing story, or a stand alone adventure. Newcomers are welcome, but strongly encouraged to show up early.

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

Join us for mystery, mayhem and MADNESS as we play board games for adults! Board games will be provided for free play. Experience is not required. A volunteer will be on premises to teach and/or play along with players. These are games with mature themes designed for adults. Examples of games provided will include: Horrified, Mansions of Madness, Cthulhu Death May Die, Betrayal at House on the Hill.

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

A magic show for kids Join us for an exciting bilingual magic show with El Mago! Will require a free ticket. Tickets can be picked up in Youth Services at 1:00 the day of the show. ¡Acompáñanos en un emocionante espectáculo de magia bilingüe con El Mago! Se requiere una entrada gratuita. Se puede recoger uno en el Departamento de Servicios Juveniles a las 1 del día del espectáculo.

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). Interested in trying some new recipes and flavors? Come by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up a spice kit featuring a different spice. Kits include a new spice, herb, or blend along with recipes to try out and some information about the spice featured. Spice of the Month Club kits are free, but supplies are limited. Only one kit per household, please.

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages Let's celebrate the freedom to read! From June 1st to August 1st, visit any of our public desks to pick up a summer reading log. Read to your goal and log your progress with us to earn prizes. Let's make each minute count! Goals: Adults – 1000 minutes Teens – 800 minutes 8-10- 600 Minutes 0-7 – 400 minutes Children 4 and under may do an activity sheet instead of minutes. Activity sheets can be obtained at the Youth Services desk. Prizes: Registration- Summer reading t-shirt* Midway- gift card or pool pass* Finishing- entry into our raffle** and a library tote bag *while supplies last **raffle winners will be notified during the week of August 3rd Punch Cards: Get a punch card and have it punched each day you visit the library this summer. Turn in your finished punch card for an extra entry into our raffle. Up to 3 punch cards per person.

Zion-Benton Public Library District, The Sandbox

Let's play Magic the Gathering! Join us for Magic the Gathering, the casual card game! Open to all ages and skill levels. Newcomers very welcome, all rules will be taught. Starter decks will also be available for this event.

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). Interested in trying some new recipes and flavors? Come by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up a spice kit featuring a different spice. Kits include a new spice, herb, or blend along with recipes to try out and some information about the spice featured. Spice of the Month Club kits are free, but supplies are limited. Only one kit per household, please.

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages Let's celebrate the freedom to read! From June 1st to August 1st, visit any of our public desks to pick up a summer reading log. Read to your goal and log your progress with us to earn prizes. Let's make each minute count! Goals: Adults – 1000 minutes Teens – 800 minutes 8-10- 600 Minutes 0-7 – 400 minutes Children 4 and under may do an activity sheet instead of minutes. Activity sheets can be obtained at the Youth Services desk. Prizes: Registration- Summer reading t-shirt* Midway- gift card or pool pass* Finishing- entry into our raffle** and a library tote bag *while supplies last **raffle winners will be notified during the week of August 3rd Punch Cards: Get a punch card and have it punched each day you visit the library this summer. Turn in your finished punch card for an extra entry into our raffle. Up to 3 punch cards per person.

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. The ADRN program offers a variety of resources, including caregiver support, respite services, counseling, legal assistance, and connections to local programs that enhance the well-being of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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

Free lunch for kids and teens up to 18 years old Please join us for lunch this summer! We'll be serving a cold lunch Mondays-Thursdays from 11:30-1:00. Lunches are provided at no cost by the Northern Illinois Food Bank and are open to all children through age 18. *Please note: There will be no Summer Lunch program on July 1st or August 5th. ¡Únase a nosotros para almorzar con nosotros este verano! Serviremos un almuerzo frío de lunes a jueves de 11:30 a 1:00. El Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Illinois proporionará almuerzos sin costo y están abiertos a todos los niños hasta los 18 anos. *Tenga en cuenta: No habrá programa de almuerzo de verano 1 de julio, ni 5 de agosto

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Play Nintendo Switch on the TV in the Teen Space. No library card required. Bring your friends and play some games. From 1-5pm Monday & Thursday teen patrons can grab a controller and play games with friends. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Overcooked 2 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Brawlhala 2K25 The Nintendo switch can be checked out outside of free play hours for use in the Teen Space, a library card or school ID is required then. For more information stop by the Teen Space desk. Teen programs are for grades 6-12 unless otherwise stated.

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Teen Services Area

It's time to slay your bedroom desk or table. Make a LED night light, a Pokeball planter with a succulent, make a mini bookshelf, and DIY a bulletin board. We'll serve a bussin' charcuterie board. Teen programs are for grades 6-12 unless otherwise stated. Left: Desktop organizer, Middle: LED Desk Lamp, Right: Pokeball planter

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Meeting Room B

We will read a story and make a "no cooking" snack. We will read a book (Gregory, the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat) and make a snack every kid should love. (Gregory is a goat who, much to his parent's dismay, notorious for being a picky eater. He prefers fruits, vegetables, eggs, fish, bread, and butter.)

Zion-Benton Public Library District, Meeting Room A

Join Mano a Mano's reading club! Su próxima oportunidad puede comenzar con el aprendizaje del inglés. Le invitamos a inscribirse en nuestras clases gratuitas de Inglés Básico. Aprender inglés puede abrir las puertas a nuevas oportunidades laborales, fortalecer su confianza y facilitar una mayor participación dentro de la comunidad. Por ello, en Mano a Mano nos complace ofrecer clases de Inglés Básico en diversas ubicaciones, con horarios diseñados para adaptarse a las necesidades de nuestros participantes. Ya sea que esté comenzando su proceso de aprendizaje o que desee fortalecer sus conocimientos, nuestras clases brindan un ambiente acogedor, inclusivo y de apoyo para ayudarle a alcanzar sus metas. Horarios flexibles Ubicaciones convenientes Instructores comprometidos y capacitados Oportunidades gratuitas de aprendizaje comunitario Le invitamos a dar el siguiente paso hacia su desarrollo personal y profesional. Your next opportunity could begin with learning English. Mano a Mano invites you to enroll in our free Basic English classes. Learning English can open doors to new job opportunities, boost your confidence, and foster greater community involvement. That is why Mano a Mano is pleased to offer Basic English classes, with schedules designed to meet our participants' needs. Whether you are just starting out or looking to strengthen your skills, our classes provide a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Mano a Mano invites you to take the next step in your personal and professional development.

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). Interested in trying some new recipes and flavors? Come by Adult Services on the first Monday of each month to pick up a spice kit featuring a different spice. Kits include a new spice, herb, or blend along with recipes to try out and some information about the spice featured. Spice of the Month Club kits are free, but supplies are limited. Only one kit per household, please.

Zion-Benton Public Library District

Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages Let's celebrate the freedom to read! From June 1st to August 1st, visit any of our public desks to pick up a summer reading log. Read to your goal and log your progress with us to earn prizes. Let's make each minute count! Goals: Adults – 1000 minutes Teens – 800 minutes 8-10- 600 Minutes 0-7 – 400 minutes Children 4 and under may do an activity sheet instead of minutes. Activity sheets can be obtained at the Youth Services desk. Prizes: Registration- Summer reading t-shirt* Midway- gift card or pool pass* Finishing- entry into our raffle** and a library tote bag *while supplies last **raffle winners will be notified during the week of August 3rd Punch Cards: Get a punch card and have it punched each day you visit the library this summer. Turn in your finished punch card for an extra entry into our raffle. Up to 3 punch cards per person.