Warm up with a good book and join our Winter Reading Program at the Zion-Benton Public Library! Complete 10 activities between December 1st and January 31st to earn a cozy prize pack.
Get two monopolies and get a mystery box. Grab your game board on the teen book shelves or use the digital board above (click on the game board to enlarge). Game ends March 1st.
Join us as we explore China to learn about the culture, foods and geography of this dynamic country. These classes are delivered live in a safe online environment by native-speaking teachers who make Chinese interactive and engaging for children. Through theme-based activities, children will learn about Chinese language and culture as the teachers guide them through the world’s most illustrious cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an, both in ancient times and modern. They will also virtually experience how people celebrate traditional festivals in China such as Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival and so on. Each weekly session will look at a different city and festival for 10 weeks.
If you plan to participate from home, please email youthservices@zblibrary.org and a Zoom link will be sent to your email.
Come by The Sandbox Makerspace to borrow a tech kit with materials for several projects. We will provide links to our Youtube channel where you can find instructions for completion.
Participants MUST be in grades 6-12 and live in Zion, Winthrop Harbor, or Beach Park. You must be able to show a library card or provide a phone number. Certain components of your kit must be returned to the library within 30 days of borrowing, or you will be responsible for replacing them.
OPTIONS:
Sphero Mini:
The Sphero Mini is a small, programmable robot. You must have access to a phone or tablet to control your Sphero. Wifi is also required.
Makey Makey:
The Makey Makey is an invention kit that turns everyday objects into keys or controllers for your computer. It is a fun tool to use in conjunction with Scratch coding. You must have access to a computer with a USB port at home to complete our projects. Having internet at home is also recommended.
3D Pen:
The 3D pen is a tool that uses heated plastic to bring 3D designs to life. Make your own charms, phone cases and more! Access to a power outlet is required.
Notice is hereby given by the Zion-Benton Public Library District in the City of Zion, County of Lake, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget and appropriation of said library for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 is on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Library’s Circulation Desk, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099.
Notice is hereby further given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. on August 31, 2021 in Meeting Room B at the Zion-Benton Public Library District, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099.
Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Finance Committee of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will meet at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099 at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
Zion-Benton Public Library District is accepting proposals from Certified Public Accounting firms to provide audit services for our Library. We invite your firm to submit a proposal to us by Thursday, June 4, 2021, by 11:00 a.m. CST for consideration. A description of our Library District, the services needed, and other pertinent information follows.
Notice is hereby given that the President and Board of Trustees of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will hold a special meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 online via Zoom, for the following purposes: to discuss Staff Concerns. Please visit this page for a copy of the agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
