Zion-Benton Public Library

2400 Gabriel Avenue * Zion, IL 60099 * 847.872.4680

ZB Library Goes Mobile

Posted by zblibrary on June 30, 2009

We have a new web site for you to use on your phone or mobile device!  Visit zblibrary.mobi and give it a try!

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All A-Twitter

Posted by zblibrary on July 1, 2009

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Now Accepting Credit/Debit Cards

Posted by zblibrary on July 1, 2009

We are now accepting credit/debit cards at the Circulation Desk or online.  Payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover (for Fines & Fees or Donations).  Soon, you’ll be able to pay directly from your account in iBistro.

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Plants and Their Pests

Posted by zblibrary on June 15, 2009

Is there a plant in your garden you can’t identify? Does your lawn need help? Are insects and weeds taking over? University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners are here to help. Bring any plant, weed or insect samples in sealed plastic bags or containers. Samples need to be fresh to obtain a good diagnosis. Registration is not required. Come in anytime between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8.

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Homeschool Curriculum Fair

Posted by zblibrary on June 11, 2009

All current and prospective homeschoolers are invited to hear presentations and view curriculum from vendors, including Usborne Books.  Homeschoolers are invited to sell, swap or give away any study materials that they have outgrown. Come see what’s available and fill some of your homeschooling needs. Sellers/swappers must register for table space. Registration is requested for all participants.

Thursday, June 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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@ your library

Posted by zblibrary on June 4, 2009

atyourlibrarywebsiteVisit @ your library – a new site from the American Library Association.  @ your library was created just for library users and can help you get the most out of your library.

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Casual Crafters

Posted by zblibrary on June 2, 2009

Bring your unfinished projects–knitting, beading, paper crafting, needlepoint, quilting, etc.  Meet new friends, share ideas with fellow crafters and have fun while you work.

Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

  • June 15
  • July 20
  • August 17

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon

  • June 16
  • July 21
  • August 18

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Ravinia Festival Tickets

Posted by zblibrary on June 1, 2009

Two free Ravinia lawn passes will be given to adults who sign up for the Summer Reading Club (while supplies last). Tickets are for selected jazz and classical concerts and may also be used as a $10 credit toward reserved seating at the same concert. Metra trains stop right at Ravinia’s front gate, so getting there is fast and easy. Enjoy a summer evening concert under the stars.

Tickets are available beginning Saturday, June 6.

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Fun for Kids

Posted by zblibrary on June 1, 2009

Kid’s driving you wild this summer?  The library has tons of fun activities for kids.  Check out the http://zblibrarykids.wordpress.com page for information on summer programs, including:

  • Storytimes
  • Fairy Tea Party
  • Harry Potter Party
  • Summer Showtime!
  • Summer Reading Club
  • Amazing Tim Adamz
  • Sidewalk Drawing Party
  • Naturalist/Humorist David Stokes
  • Hoffman’s Kingdom of Animals
  • Win with Reading Club

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Tweens Go Wild @ ZB Library

Posted by zblibrary on June 1, 2009

READ ON THE WILD SIDE
Join the online Summer Reading Club just for ‘tweens, beginning Saturday, June 6. The club will be a wild competition between girls and boys to determine who are the wildest ‘tween readers. Visit http://beetweens.wordpress.com to join the club, read the rules and discover weekly “Wild Books” reading lists. The wildest readers will be rewarded at the End of Summer Bash.
Monday, July 27, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

ROAR FOR BOOKS!
Join us for this wild adventure and share your summer’s wildest favorite or not-so-favorite books through screencasting. We’ll have refreshments to quench your wild appetite. Registration requested.
Tuesday, July 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

WILD THURDAYS—WII GAME DAYS
Have a wild fun time playing Wii at the library.
Thursdays, June 11-25 and July 9-16, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

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