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/
Notice is hereby given that the President and Board of Trustees of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2021 online via Zoom, for the following purposes: to discuss the Directors Search Candidates. Please visit this page for a copy of the agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
Notice is hereby given that the President and Board of Trustees of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will hold three special meetings at 5:00 p.m., online via Zoom, for the following purposes: to interview Director Candidates. The Special Meetings will be on Tuesday, March 2, 2021; Wednesday, March 3, 2021; and on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Please visit this page for a copy of the agendas: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
Notice is hereby given that the President and Board of Trustees of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will hold a special meeting at 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 8, 2021 online via Zoom, for the following purposes: to discuss the Directors Search. Please visit this page for a copy of the agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
Notice is hereby given that the President and Board of Trustees of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will hold a special meeting at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2021 online via Zoom, for the following purposes: to discuss the Directors Search. Please visit this page for a copy of the agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Finance Committee of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will meet online via ZOOM at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/
The information in this Notice applies to the Election for Library Trustees at the Consolidated Election schedule for April 6, 2021
Per consultation with the Lake County Clerk’s Office – due to the Holiday period Objections will be taken on the following dates.
Tuesday, December 22: 10am-4pm
Wednesday, December 23: 10am – 4pm
Monday, December 28: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday, December 29: 10am – 4pm
For additional information regarding Objections please see the State Board of Elections website. www.elections.il.gov or contact the Lake County Clerk’s Office.
The information in this Notice applies to candidates for Library Trustee at the Consolidated Election scheduled for April 6, 2021.
Library Trustee Candidates may file candidate petitions at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, Illinois on the following dates and times:
Monday December 14, 2020 through Thursday, December 17, 2020 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.;
Monday December 21, 2020 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Levy Ordinance 20/21-O-X, “LEVYING TAXES FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 and ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2021 FOR ZION-BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Finance Committee of the Zion-Benton Public Library District will meet online via ZOOM at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Follow link for agenda: https://zblibrary.info/agendas/