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Family Lapsit with parents and young babies up to 24 months

Lapsit

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Event Details:

3 months - 23 months and their caregiver can join us for stories, sensory activities, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each month. Child needs to be CCPLD res...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

3 months - 23 months and their caregiver can join us for stories, sensory activities, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each month. Child needs to be CCPLD resident.

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Accompanying Adults

Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Preschool Storytime winter background with Ms. Rene reading to preschoolers children on a circular mat

Preschool Storytime

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Event Details:

3 year olds - Kdg. ready to attend on their own can join us for books, a craft, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each week. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

3 year olds - Kdg. ready to attend on their own can join us for books, a craft, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each week. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Egg Decorating Contest poster with wooden egg decorated with pinks and aqua blue colors and a pink ribbon at the top

Egg Decorating Contest Voting

All Day 4/1 - 4/12
Coal City Public Library District
Event Details:

Vote for your favorite decorated egg once per day at the Library for each category from April 1 thru April 12. Winner will be announced Monday, April 14.

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Event Details:

Vote for your favorite decorated egg once per day at the Library for each category from April 1 thru April 12. Winner will be announced Monday, April 14.

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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Exercise:

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. Adult Exercise is a low impact aerobic workout designed for adults of all ages. The first half hour is cardio with the sec...

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Adult Exercise

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. Adult Exercise is a low impact aerobic workout designed for adults of all ages. The first half hour is cardio with the second half hour being toning, weights and resistance bands. Classes are held in the library's meeting room and taught by Cindy Starks or Wendy Appl. You must bring a doctor's consent the first time you attend in order to participate. $1.00 donation for each class.

Book Club

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Club:

Join us for our monthly book club that meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 1pm in Annex A. Visit the circulation desk to pick up a copy of our latest book!

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Adult Book Club

Join us for our monthly book club that meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 1pm in Annex A. Visit the circulation desk to pick up a copy of our latest book!

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Wacky Fun at the Library

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Family Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Families can celebrate April Fool’s Day with some activities in the meeting room.  Come dressed in wacky clothes, create a wacky friend using different materials, do some...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Details:

Families can celebrate April Fool’s Day with some activities in the meeting room.  Come dressed in wacky clothes, create a wacky friend using different materials, do some silly dances, and read a book backwards.

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SHIP

Senior Health Insurance Program

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex B at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free program sponsored by the Morris Hospital. David Veronda will provide health insurance counseling service for Medicare ben...

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free program sponsored by the Morris Hospital. David Veronda will provide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.

Paper & More

Paper & More

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Paper & More:

Paper & More is an open program to work on your paper crafts and more. This program takes place in the Irving Street Annex A on the 1st Wednesday each month.

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Paper & More

Paper & More is an open program to work on your paper crafts and more. This program takes place in the Irving Street Annex A on the 1st Wednesday each month.

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Family Lapsit with parents and young babies up to 24 months

Lapsit

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Event Details:

3 months - 23 months and their caregiver can join us for stories, sensory activities, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each month. Child needs to be CCPLD res...

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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

3 months - 23 months and their caregiver can join us for stories, sensory activities, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each month. Child needs to be CCPLD resident.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Preschool Storytime winter background with Ms. Rene reading to preschoolers children on a circular mat

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Event Details:

3 year olds - Kdg. ready to attend on their own can join us for books, a craft, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each week. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

3 year olds - Kdg. ready to attend on their own can join us for books, a craft, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each week. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Diamond Art Club project poster

Diamond Art Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults
Event Details:

Discover the art of diamond painting or bring your own project to our class, suitable for all skill levels! Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, e...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Discover the art of diamond painting or bring your own project to our class, suitable for all skill levels!

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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Exercise:

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. Adult Exercise is a low impact aerobic workout designed for adults of all ages. The first half hour is cardio with the sec...

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Adult Exercise

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. Adult Exercise is a low impact aerobic workout designed for adults of all ages. The first half hour is cardio with the second half hour being toning, weights and resistance bands. Classes are held in the library's meeting room and taught by Cindy Starks or Wendy Appl. You must bring a doctor's consent the first time you attend in order to participate. $1.00 donation for each class.

Terrific Tots poster with snowflakes background and dates of event

Terrific Tots

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Event Details:

Children 2 years old - 3 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive class with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see y...

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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Children 2 years old - 3 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive class with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services. Please only register the children attending.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Family Story and Play Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
Event Details:

Families can drop in with their toddlers and preschoolers for a half hour of storytime followed by 30 minutes of play time. This will give you and your children a chance to sociali...

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Families can drop in with their toddlers and preschoolers for a half hour of storytime followed by 30 minutes of play time. This will give you and your children a chance to socialize and play with other families. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Terrific Tots poster with snowflakes background and dates of event

Terrific Tots

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Event Details:

Children 2 years old - 3 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive class with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see y...

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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Children 2 years old - 3 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive class with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services. Please only register the children attending.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Paint with Paula Poster showing open book with violet and pink flowers and greens coming out

Paint with Paula

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paint with Paula Crawford Books Are My Escape theme! Cost is $5 for all supplies per adult CCPLD cardholder. 

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Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint with Paula Crawford Books Are My Escape theme! Cost is $5 for all supplies per adult CCPLD cardholder. 

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Pre-K Play Day poster showing stations they can explore

Pre-K Play Days

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Event Details:

Your preschooler can explore the different stations we'll have set up around the meeting room. It's a great time for your child to socialize with other children their own age. This...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Your preschooler can explore the different stations we'll have set up around the meeting room. It's a great time for your child to socialize with other children their own age. This is for children ready to play without a caregiver with them.

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Mahjong

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex B at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Mahjong:

Adults can play or learn to play Mahjong a traditional Chinese tile game with many variations. This is an ancient game widely played in China and Japan. This event takes place in A...

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment

Mahjong

Adults can play or learn to play Mahjong a traditional Chinese tile game with many variations. This is an ancient game widely played in China and Japan. This event takes place in Annex B. If you are a beginner, please contact the Adult Services Department to let them know ahead of time.

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Fun Fridays 3 Minions standing close together

Fun Fridays

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Event Details:

Please register to receive a kit to complete our Fun Friday activity. Each week we'll have a different activity for you to do. Each Friday at 3pm on our Facebook Page we will relea...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Please register to receive a kit to complete our Fun Friday activity. Each week we'll have a different activity for you to do. Each Friday at 3pm on our Facebook Page we will release a short video explaining the activity and how to complete it.

Munchies and More with appetizers, bingo, valentines cards, Bunco and sun catchers

Munchies and More

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults can join us the first Friday of each month for a different activity. This month will be Diamond Painting Sun Catcher. Appetizers will be served.

Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Adults can join us the first Friday of each month for a different activity. This month will be Diamond Painting Sun Catcher. Appetizers will be served.

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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Exercise:

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. Adult Exercise is a low impact aerobic workout designed for adults of all ages. The first half hour is cardio with the sec...

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Adult Exercise

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. Adult Exercise is a low impact aerobic workout designed for adults of all ages. The first half hour is cardio with the second half hour being toning, weights and resistance bands. Classes are held in the library's meeting room and taught by Cindy Starks or Wendy Appl. You must bring a doctor's consent the first time you attend in order to participate. $1.00 donation for each class.

Terrific Tots poster with snowflakes background and dates of event

Terrific Tots

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Event Details:

Children 2 years old - 3 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive class with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see y...

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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Children 2 years old - 3 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive class with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services. Please only register the children attending.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Preschool Storytime winter background with Ms. Rene reading to preschoolers children on a circular mat

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Event Details:

3 year olds - Kdg. ready to attend on their own can join us for books, a craft, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each week. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

3 year olds - Kdg. ready to attend on their own can join us for books, a craft, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme each week. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Eager Readers - Homeschool

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Age Group:
Children
Eager Readers Homeschool Edition:

5-10 year olds can join us in the meeting room where we will explore different topics each week using books and activities. Participant should be a CCPLD card holder. If not, pleas...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Eager Readers Homeschool Edition

5-10 year olds can join us in the meeting room where we will explore different topics each week using books and activities. Participant should be a CCPLD card holder. If not, please see someone in youth services. Registration is required.

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