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Jr. Artists

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th graders)
Event Details:

3rd thru 5th graders can join us for an instructional painting class. Theme is Morning Sun. Registration is required. Child needs to be a CCPLD patron.

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

3rd thru 5th graders can join us for an instructional painting class. Theme is Morning Sun. Registration is required. Child needs to be a CCPLD patron.

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Terrific Tots

Thursday, April 24, 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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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.

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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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Birdhouse Decorating

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult CCPLD cardholder can paint and decorate a birdhouse. Registration is required.

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Adult CCPLD cardholder can paint and decorate a birdhouse. Registration is required.

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Teen Take and Makes

All Day
Teen Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Event Details:

Teens can register to pick up a take and make kit in the Teen Zone. Pick up your kit, take it home, and use the instructions included to make it. 

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Teens can register to pick up a take and make kit in the Teen Zone. Pick up your kit, take it home, and use the instructions included to make it. 

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Family Caregivers Support Group

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex B at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Catholic Charities is providing an education and support group for family caregivers. Register here or call Amanda at 815-523-9919. You can participate in person in the Annex locat...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Catholic Charities is providing an education and support group for family caregivers. Register here or call Amanda at 815-523-9919. You can participate in person in the Annex located at 70 N. Irving Street or via online. 

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Movie of the Month film strip with camera

Movie of the Month

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the 4th Friday of each month to watch a movie. This month's movie is "Wicked" starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.  

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us on the 4th Friday of each month to watch a movie. This month's movie is "Wicked" starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.  

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Fun Fridays

Friday, April 25, 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.

Toddler Play Day poster showing stations Toddlers can explore

Toddler Play Days

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Event Details:

Your Toddler and a caregiver can explore the different stations we'll have set up around the meeting room. It's a great time for you and your child to socialize with other parents ...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Your Toddler and a caregiver can explore the different stations we'll have set up around the meeting room. It's a great time for you and your child to socialize with other parents and children their own age. Child needs to be a CCPLD patron.

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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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Monday, April 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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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Eager Readers

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Age Group:
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Eager Readers:

Kdg. thru 3rd graders 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...

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Eager Readers

Kdg. thru 3rd graders 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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Family Lapsit with parents and young babies up to 24 months

Lapsit

Monday, April 28, 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.

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 28, 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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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

SHIP

Senior Health Insurance Program

Wednesday, April 30, 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.

Family Lapsit with parents and young babies up to 24 months

Lapsit

Wednesday, April 30, 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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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.

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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

Wednesday, April 30, 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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Teen Game Night poster with Switch device

Teen Game Night

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Event Details:

6th thru 12th graders can play video games on the Wii and Switch consoles with their friends. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required and must be a CCPLD cardholder.

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

6th thru 12th graders can play video games on the Wii and Switch consoles with their friends. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required and must be a CCPLD cardholder.

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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Thursday, May 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.

Terrific Tots poster with snowflakes background and dates of event

Terrific Tots

Thursday, May 1, 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, May 1, 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.

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots poster with snowflakes background and dates of event

Terrific Tots

Thursday, May 1, 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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