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Saturday, December 9th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Find your sweet tooth and join us for A Wonka Holiday at the library! Enjoy the thrill of opening a candy bar and finding a golden ticket, playing themed games, crafting edible goodies, and more!
No registration required. Open to all ages.
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Thank you Barbara Price for your involvement in our community! Your passion for & service to our library has been a tremendous force for good! We have enjoyed working with you as our Trustee & wish you all the best in the next venture you take on. | |
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Make a difference to your community like Barbara! Join our Board of Trustees to guide the library and services we offer. Please send your resume and cover letter of interest to ZBLibrary Board President Amy Onan aonan@zblibrary.org by Thursday, January 4th, 2024.
Click here for more info
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Do you love this community & want to work making a difference every day?
If you answered yes consider applying to one of our many open positions today!
Find full descriptions & applications online at zblibrary.info/jobs
Zion-Benton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
We value every employee and are committed to providing a great work environment
with professional development opportunities, work-life balance, & paid time off.
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Stitch & Share
Monday, December 4th
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Come & bring your W.I.P. (Work in progress) and share some stories or just enjoy the company of other crafters. All crafters welcome whether it’s knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, or whatever you have!
No registration required. Open to adults of all ages.
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Spiral Tree
Tuesday, December 5th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Lindsay to create some more holiday décor! This week we will be making spiral trees with wire & beads.
11 seats available. First-come, first-serve.
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Adult Beginner Sewing: Pillows
Wednesday, December 6th
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn to follow a pattern & use a sewing machine in this beginner friendly sewing class! All materials will be supplied.
Register here!
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Art Adventures with Phyllis
Wednesday, December 6th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn from a local professional artist, Ms. Phyllis! Talk about mixing paints, determine ideal brushes for each project, and explore techniques specific to acrylic painting. Open to all skill levels.
Register here!
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A Novel Bunch Book Club
Tuesday, December 12th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for our eleventh book in the 2023 Read Around the USA Challenge: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland. The Library will be putting a copy on hold for each person registered. Happy Reading!
Register here!
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Mixed Minds Book Club
Tuesday, January 23rd
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us in a discussion of Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House by Alex Prud'Homme. The library will be putting a copy on hold for each person registered. Come and join the fun. Happy Reading!
Register here!
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HOT-spot ITEM!!!
Zion Benton Public Library cardholders age 18 or older are now able to check out mobile Wi-Fi hotspots from the library.
You can place one on hold or come to the reference desk to check one out today!
Click for more info
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Book an Appointment with
The Zion Genealogical Society
**Unavailable during December**
Call or Email Adult Services
for an appointment
847.872.4680 ext 4
ASDepartment@zblibrary.org
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Resources Available:
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Print
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Online
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Workshops
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Events
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Research Guidance
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Special Collections
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Jingle Nails
Monday, December 4th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come stop in and do your nails. We'll provide the nail polish & decorations, come for fun & practice your nail polish skills!
Register here!
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Snowflake Jewelry
Tuesday, December 5th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Make some beaded snowflakes with Miss Lydia, the art teacher at the high school! You can turn your snowflakes into necklaces, earrings, keychains, or bracelets. They will make a perfect handmade gift for the holiday season.
Register here!
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Teen Craft
Mondays
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Come in & make something fun; be it slime, duct tape, paint, clay you'll have fun doing something. Craft usually takes around 30 min to complete
No registration required.
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Teen Cooking Club
Wednesday, December 6th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the Sandbox and learn how to make a single serve mug cake!
No registration required.
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Occulus VR
Thursdays
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drop into the Sandbox MakerSpace to explore VR!
No registration required.
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Drama Club
Thursdays
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Explore scene work, play fun games, and hone your craft! Perfect for beginners and intermediates.
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Parent & Teen Cookie Decorating
Thursday, December 7th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Beth from Sugar & Sage gourmet cookies will be instructing how to decorate cookies with the flood frosting technique. Adults must be chaperoned by a teen (grade 6-12). Teens welcome to attend by themselves.
Register here!
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Squishmallow Bingo
December 1st - January 8th
Pick up a BINGO card on the desk in the teen space or on the teen bookshelves. When you get a BINGO, bring your game card to The Sandbox open hours to choose a mystery Squishmallow.
Sandbox hours are:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sat. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Teen Craft
Mondays
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Come in & make something fun; be it slime, duct tape, paint, clay you'll have fun doing something. Craft usually takes around 30 min to complete
No registration required.
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Teen Console Game Day
Wednesdays
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Stop by the Sandbox and play some console games, Xbox, Playstation, or Wii. Game selections will rotate.
No registration required.
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Occulus VR
Thursdays
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drop into the Sandbox MakerSpace to explore VR!
No registration required.
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DIY Rings
Monday, December 11th
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn how to bend wire to make your own rings with Miss Lydia-the art teacher at the high school.
Registration open 12/4
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Gingerbread Houses
Thursday, December 14th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Make a gingerbread house. All materials will be supplied.
Registration begins 12/7
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Drama Club
Thursdays
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Explore scene work, play fun games, and hone your craft! Perfect for beginners and intermediates.
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After School Adventures
K-2nd
Monday, December 4th
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
3rd-5th
Tuesday, December 5th
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Attention kids! Stop by Room C in the Youth Services department. Each week will be a different activity. Some weeks we might do a craft, and other weeks we might learn about magnets. Join us!
No registration required.
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Kohl Children's Museum
Tuesday, December 5th
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join the Kohl Children's Museum for a few hours of hands-on science fun!
Children under 8 must be accompanied at all times by and adult.
No registration required.
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Preschool Storytime
& Playdate
Thursdays & Saturdays
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for stories, sing-alongs, and fun!
Bilingual Storytime
Thursdays
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
No registration required.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Drop-Off Wednesday, December 6th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pick-Up Thursday, December 7th
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
It's time again for a Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Drop off one of your favorite stuffed friends at the YS desk. Make them a nametag and read them a bedtime story. Then join us tomorrow morning at 10:00 to have a snack with them and see what they did all evening when the library was closed!
Geared for kids up to 6 years old and their caregivers.
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FREE online tutoring via Brainfuse!
Students can view lessons and videos, take practice tests (SkillSurfer) and do virtual worksheets and flashcards (Flashbulb). Live online tutors are also available from 2p-11p daily.
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Library Hours:
Mon-Thu : 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sat : 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun : 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Drive-Thru Pickup Hours:
Mon-Thu & Sat :
10:00AM - 4:00PM
*You may now select Curbside when placing holds!*
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The Zion-Benton Public Library offers notary services for the benefit of all patrons, in accordance with the Illinois law.
The Notary at their discretion will not provide service if the document or circumstances of the request raise any issues of authenticity, ambiguity, doubt, or uncertainty. Notary services are not guaranteed.
Please call ahead to be sure a Notary is available.
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You Can Request A Book From Almost Anywhere in the World!
If you can't find something in our catalog, we'll do our best to locate a copy from other libraries!
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You Can Visit Illinois Museums for FREE!
Your Adventure Starts Here! Use your Zion-Benton Public Library Card to receive free passes or special discounts at participating museums, landmarks, cultural centers, and more across Illinois! Click here for more information.
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Have you visited the lobby Book Nook? It's full of great new and gently used books, DVDs, puzzles, and CDs!
Book Nook is temporarily moved to meeting room A at the front of the library.
Suggested donations for the Book Nook:
$3 for DVD Boxsets
$1 for Hardcover Books, Blu-Rays & DVDs, Audiobook CDs, or Puzzles
$0.50 for Paperback Books or CDs
FREE Children's Books, Magazines, Cassettes, or VHS
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Looking to start seeds for you garden? Look no further than our seed library. Come by and grab seed varieties perfect for your fall garden & beyond!
We are offering a variety of seeds to our community to encourage you to grow your own foods, spend time outdoors, & live healthy.
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