Lake County AllVax Portal Now Open! |
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Lake County AllVax Portal is Now Open
Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department is pleased to announce that the Lake County AllVax Portal is open. All Lake County residents can now register to be notified when a COVID-19 vaccine is available to them. Registering online is easy and secure—just visit AllVax.lakecohealth.org. You can also register over the phone by calling the Lake County Health Department at (847) 377-8130. Click here for more info.
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The Coalition for Healthy Communities is partnering with Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinic for a flu shot clinic next week
December 15 at 9am
December at 3pm
Hermon Park Community Center
2700 29th St. Zion.
Cost is FREE!
Contact for scheduling
Zion Park District
(847)746-5500.
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Looking for parents and caregivers of little ones, ages birth to 5 years old! We hope you and your child will consider joining our ongoing 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The idea is simple: Enjoy reading 1,000 books together and earn prizes along the way. The fact is, that children who are read to at home are better prepared for school and continue to do well throughout their academic career.
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Virtual Loteria!
Mexican Bingo!
Tuesdays
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Join Youth Services for Loteria/Mexican Bingo, Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM! Loteria cards will be scanned and emailed. Available for pickup as well via curbside, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and Saturday from 10-4 PM. We have plenty of new children's books for prizes as well as dulces (candy).
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Minecraft Survival Mode
Fri, Dec 11
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Enter a Minecraft world and try to survive specific challenges! This program is NOT for beginners.
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Minecraft Creative Mode
Sat, Dec 12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Enter a Minecraft world and complete creative activities.
This program is for beginners and beyond.
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Bundle Up
this Holiday Season!
The library offers a personalized “Bundles” service where we’ll pack up a bundle of library materials based on your interests, reading level, topics, or formats. Looking for a selection of good movies similar to a favorite? We can do that! Need some books to spark your child’s reading interest? Yes to that too! A great service for students, parents, or anyone who’s looking for something great to enjoy. *The library is only offering curbside pickup at this time.*
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Storytime, Talking Books, and Kid Safe Tablets! |
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VoxBooks are now available for checkout! These books read the story to you! No additional CD or computer needed! |
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Playaway Kids Audiobooks are available for checkout! A simple to use audiobook that doesn't need an app or computer! |
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Launchpad Tablets are now available for checkout! They come preloaded with fun, educational games and apps for your kids! |
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Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Lake County Health Department announced free COVID-19 testing is coming to Lake County. A mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be stationed in the county according to the following schedule:
Monday, December 14
8 AM - 4 PM
College of Lake County
19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake
Who can be tested
Mobile testing sites are available to anyone to get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria. No appointment, doctor referral, or insurance is needed at state operated drive-thru sites and testing is available at no cost to the individual.
Know Before You Go
Testing is free and open to all regardless of symptoms. A phone number and name are required in order to receive testing results. Photo identification and proof of insurance are helpful, but not required. High demand for testing may result in long wait times. Testing locations may close early due to inclement weather or if daily testing supplies are exhausted.
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Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment for symptomatic Community Health Center patients. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. A telehealth screening must be completed to determine if testing criteria are met.
Please call ahead at (847) 377-8800 for an appointment.
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Waukegan Community-Based Testing Site
A state-operated Community-Based Testing Site opened in Waukegan on Thursday, June 4. Testing is free.
Waukegan Community-Based Testing Site
102 W. Water Street, Waukegan, IL
Every day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Type of testing at this site
Molecular (viral) testing only, via nasal swab.
Who can be tested
Community-based testing sites are available to anyone to get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria. No appointment, doctor referral, or insurance is needed at state operated drive-thru sites and testing is available at no cost to the individual.
Know Before You Go
Walk-Ups
The Waukegan Community Based Testing Site (CBTS) is now accepting walk-ups. Walkers should enter off of Genesee Street and follow the line marked by orange cones.
Drive-Thru
If arriving by car, anyone who will be tested must be seated at a functioning window. Once you get in line at the CBTS, you will not be permitted to exit your car.
While this is a free service, you will be asked to show photo identification.
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Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department is pleased to announce that the Lake County AllVax Portal is open. All Lake County residents can now register to be notified when a COVID-19 vaccine is available to them. Registering online is easy and secure—just visit AllVax.lakecohealth.org. You can also register over the phone by calling the Lake County Health Department at (847) 377-8130.
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Job Openings
at Zion-Benton Public Library
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Tue, Wed, Thu, & Sat
10am - 4pm
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ZION-BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
2400 GABRIEL AVE. ZION, IL 60099
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