Zion-Benton Public Library

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🎥 Take a trip back to a classic favorite with this month's Connecting to the Classics film: To Be or Not to Be.

This comedy-thriller follows a troupe of Polish actors whose theatrical talents, quick wit, and knack for disguise lead to a series of entertaining adventures in wartime Warsaw. Grab a seat, enjoy a classic film, and experience a story that continues to delight audiences decades later.

Register here: https://zblibrary.libnet.info/event/15809430

Pride month is getting crafty. Teens can create their own Pride flag 🏳️‍🌈 using colorful bandanas and craft supplies. Spend an afternoon creating something meaningful, connecting, and expressing yourself.

For Teens 6th - 12th grade; NO registration needed

A plain tote bag is basically a blank canvas waiting for its main character moment 🎨👜 At Crafty Hive, kids in grades K – 5th can turn an ordinary tote into a colorful masterpiece with paints, stencils, and plenty of creativity.

Will it be covered in animals? Rainbows? Cool patterns? The possibilities are tote-ally endless. No registration needed.

🌿 GARDEN WALK & RAFFLE 🌿 Celebrate the beauty of local gardens and enter for a chance to win a garden-themed prize. The garden walk takes place Saturday, June 27; and starts at the ZBLibrary.

Raffle tickets are available for purchase June 24, 25, & 27.

This event is sponsored by Illinois Dunesland Garden Club.

Anime Club is continuing its Pride Month screenings with Wandering Son, the acclaimed anime based on the manga by Takako Shimura.

This thoughtful coming-of-age story follows two transgender teens as they navigate friendship, gender identity, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up. T

Teens are invited to watch, reflect, and discuss this impactful series with fellow anime fans.

Butterflies are taking center stage at Animal Explorers. Kids in grades K - 5th can enjoy a story, learn fascinating butterfly facts, and create a fun butterfly-themed craft 🦋

✨ Charm it. Patch it. Bedazzle it. ✨Give ordinary accessories a glow-up at Vibe Check: Junk Your Stuff. We'll have ball caps, tote bags, mini bags, hair clips, patches, pom poms, gems, and more ready for you to customize.

Have something at home that could use a little extra flair? Bring it along and make it uniquely yours.

For teens 6th - 12th grade; NO registration required.

Join us for Morning Book Buzz. It's the perfect place to chat about what you're currently reading, discover new book recommendations, and enjoy refreshments with fellow book lovers.

Whether you're looking for your next great read or just want to talk books, there's always room for one more reader at the table.

This month Lit Lovers Book Club is reading Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. A fake-dating romance packed with chaotic energy, awkward situations, witty banter, and a relationship that absolutely wasn't supposed to become real... right? 😏

Come spill your thoughts at this months meeting: June 22 at 5PM.