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Holiday Closing

The library will be closed on Monday, September 6, in honor of Labor Day.

Regular hours will resume Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.


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Registering for a Library Card is Easy

Chris S. gets his ZBPLD library card with Jean, a staff member at your library. Don’t delay, get your library card today.  Bring 2 pieces of ID and enjoy Zion-Benton Public Library.

It’s easy to get a library card.  Just provide a photo ID and proof of residency such as a current utility bill or current lease.   For those under the age of 18 who want to register for a library card, you must show a photo ID and bring a parent or guardian who will show their photo ID and proof of residence. For further details call 847.872.4680,ext.100

Clear the clutter for the new year and donate your gently used books and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit  Zion Benton Public Library District 

Show your support for your library by donating gently used books, VHS tapes, records, DVDs, and magazines.  Best of all this is tax deductible, and your donation will help Zion Benton Public Library District (ZBPLD) purchase more materials. Stop by ZBPLD  located at 2400 Gabriel Ave. in Zion and bring your books or audio materials If you are searching for gently used books for adults or kids, or even movies (DVDs or VHS) or magazines; check out what you can purchase for only $1 per item. You'll find great deals! For details call Rosemary at 847-872-4680 or email rkauth@zblibrary.org.  Zion-Benton Library District is located at 2400 Gabriel Ave. in Zion. 

 

Check Out a Museum Adventure Pass using your Zion-Benton Public  Library  Card Macy's Museum Adventure Pass Program     Zion-Benton Library card holders can receive free admission to 17 exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicago area.   You will need to visit the library to pick up a pass good for one visit in a one-week period for the museum of your choice. Each museum is contributing four weekly passes, for two or four free admissions, depending on location. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS

Stay up-to-date on all the ZB Library has to offer! Sign up for the weekly electronic newsletter at http://zblibrary.info and you’ll receive library news, special features, and coupons good for video rental, book sale purchases, and beverages from ZBistro.

GOT BOOKS?

If you have books (and magazines, CDs, DVDs and videos) left over when your garage sale is done, bring them to the ZB Library! Those we can use will go into the collection. The others will go into the ongoing book sale in the Book Nook to help us buy new books. Paperbacks are needed to stock the Read & Ride racks at the Zion and Winthrop Harbor train stations.

For Adults
AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance

Volunteers assist tax payers in preparing tax returns. You must make a reservations in advance by calling the library at 847-872-4680 ext.3. This free assistance is for moderate income and senior citizens. Spaces are limited, so don't delay call soon.

WIN WITH READING

4th-8th graders can win a cool trophy and other prizes by reading great new books. Win With Reading includes books from the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award list and continues through January, 2011. The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill, who lived and wrote in Urbana, Illinois for nearly 50 years. Authors include Laurie Halse Anderson, Margaret Peterson, Haddix, Carl Hiaasen, and more.

For more details contact the youth reference desk at 847-872-4680, ext. 5.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOPS

Since 1979, Zion Genealogical Society volunteers have helped others get started on tracing their family history.  Drop in on Wednesdays between 7:00-9:00 p.m. for help with the library’s genealogy collection of over 950 books, many CD-ROM’s and e-resources, including Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest Online. 

STORYTIMES - Summer II Storytime Sessions

There are sessions for Infants and Toddlers Together (birth to age 3); Tiny Tyke Toddler Time (18 months to age 3) and Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 6). Each storytime session will have an activity that focuses on skills needed for children learning to read. Registration is required for Infants and Toddlers Together and Tiny Tyke Toddler Time. Call 847-872-4680, ext. 5 to register

High School students, ages 14-19, can get their game on at the ZB Library’s Wii video game arcade on Thursday, September 2, at 3:30 p.m.Your high school ID or proof of age is your free pass to intense video gaming!

Homeschool Networking Group - September 7 at 1:30pm

This informal, parent-run meeting is for all homeschoolers and those just thinking about homeschooling. Please bring a snack and a drink, along with a craft or board game for the kids to enjoy while parents network. Tuesday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m.

Children age six and younger can bring their parents to the library for an introduction to storytimes: Infants & Toddlers Together, Tiny Tykes Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime. See and experience what we do in storytime, ask questions and meet storytellers Miss Pat and Miss Robyn. Tuesday, September 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or Thursday, September 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Kindergarten through 5th graders are invited to explore the arts and books on Wednesday, September 8, at 3:45 p.m. Registration is not required. Exploration Junction is part of the Wednesday Explorers program, which features a new program every Wednesday during the school year.

Chess Club - September 8 at 6:30pm

All ages are invited to come and play the world’s oldest war game on Wednesday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. Share strategies and skills for all levels.

Back to School Fair - September 11 at 10:00am to 2:00pm

The library can help your child have a successful school year. Find out about the library’s free online tutoring service and encyclopedia on Saturday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tour the youth services department and discover free educational and fun activities available at the library. The first 50 families to attend will receive a free bag of school supplies