Zion-Benton Public Library

Come and cheer for the library spelling team tonight at the Community Spelling Bee. 7:00 p.m. at North Point Church.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Shop for the holidays. Buy unique gifts from local artists, enter  to win a door prize and enjoy a snack.  Kids can make a special craft while parents shop.

Applications for display space available Sept. 8.   First come, first served.  For more information, call 847-872-4680, ext. 3.

Bring your projects—knitting, beading, paper crafting, needlepoint, quilting etc.  Meet new  friends, share ideas with fellow crafters and have fun while you work.  Registration is not required.

Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 15, Sept. 22*, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.—noon
Sept. 16,  Sept. 23*, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17

* Bonus dates.

Check out Kids @ ZB Library for more exciting programs, including:

• Storytimes
• Wednesdays @ Your Library
• School’s Out Fun
• Reading Clubs
• Christmas Challenge ‘09
• Homeschool Corner
• ’Tweens

Pick up a reading log for the Fall Adult and Teen Reading Club at the reference desk.  Then just read or listen to five books of your choice in 10 weeks and win a prize.

Saturday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Dec. 5.

Wii videogaming is open to teens (ages 15-19) with ID or proof of age.

Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
Sept. 10 & 24, Oct. 15 & 29, and Nov. 12

You can check out up to four passes for free admission to 17 Chicago-area museums and cultural attractions, including Brookfield Zoo, Kohl’s Children’s Museum and the Chicago Botanic Garden.  The Museum Adventure Pass program is made possible with the generous support of Macy’s.

For complete details, ask at the Circulation or Youth Reference Desks.

The Zion-Benton Public Library can improve your listening, viewing and gaming experience. Starting September 1, bring in any dirty disc for a professional cleaning.  We’ll clean any CD, DVD and videogame disc for only 50¢ each. During the month of September all proceeds will be donated to the ZB Unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County.

The library is not responsible for damage and cannot clean Blu-Ray discs.

Bring your dirty discs in anytime during library hours – no appointment is needed.

Now you can pay your fines directly through My Account at no extra charge.  Just log into your account and click on the ePay button.  American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa accepted.