The Board of Trustees of the Zion-Benton Public Library District invites applications for a Trustee to fill an unexpired six-year term through April 30, 2029. While the term expires in 2029, interested candidates will need to run for election in the April 1, 2027 election to complete the term. The appointment will be in effect from May 2026 until April 2027.
To Apply: Please submit the completed application to tadams@zblibrary.orgBoard President Takeisha Adams, by Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Meetings: The Board conducts its business through monthly regular board meetings on the last Tuesday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. Trustees are also assigned to serve on board committees. Committee of Whole workshop meetings are scheduled for second Tuesdays of the month as needed.
Requirements: Library trustees must reside in the Library District (Beach Park, Winthrop Harbor, Zion, or unincorporated Benton Township), must be registered voters, and have paid their taxes to the District.
The Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a committee of the whole meeting which shall take place Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM for the purpose of discussing the agenda items. Notice and agenda can be found here: https://zblibrary.info/board-of-trustees/
The meeting will take place at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099
The Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a committee of the whole meeting which shall take place Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM for the purpose of discussing strategic plan goals. Notice and agenda can be found here: https://zblibrary.info/board-of-trustees/
The meeting will take place at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099
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, 2025 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 26, 2025 in the Zion-Benton Public Library.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
A meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be held Tuesday, July 29 at 5:30 PM for the purpose of discussing the Library financial matters. The meeting will be held at the Zion-Benton Public Library, Meeting Room B, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL, 60099. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
A meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be held Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 PM for the purpose of discussing the Library financial matters. The meeting will be held at the Zion-Benton Public Library, Meeting Room B, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL, 60099. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
Public notice is hereby given that the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees approved a delayed opening at 12 PM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 for on-site, in-person staff training. Normal business hours will resume at 12 PM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. We look forward to serving you! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Notice is hereby given that the Regular Board Meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library District has been rescheduled again and will now be held at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099 at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
A special meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees shall take place Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10 AM for the purpose of holding a ZB Library Focus Group. Details can be found here: https://zblibrary.libnet.info/event/11941417
The meeting will take place at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099
A special meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees shall take place Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM for the purpose of holding a ZB Library Focus Group. Details can be found here: https://zblibrary.libnet.info/event/11941113
The meeting will take place at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099
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, 2024 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 27, 2024 in the Zion-Benton Public Library.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
A meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be held Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 PM for the purpose of discussing the Library’s 2025 Budget and other financial matters. The meeting will be held at the Zion Benton Public Library, Meeting Room B, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL, 60099. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
Notice is hereby given that the Decennial Committee of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will meet at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099 at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
A meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be held Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of discussing the Library’s 2025 Budget Priorities
the meeting will be held at the Zion Benton Public Library, Bartlett Room, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL, 60099. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
Notice is hereby given that the Policy Review Committee of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will meet at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099 at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
A special meeting of the Zion-Benton Public Library Board of Trustees shall take place Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM for the purpose of New Trustee Orientation and Training.
The meeting will take place at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099
