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Summer Reading Challenge Color Our World for All Ages

05/18/2025 @ 9:00am–07/14/2025 @ 11:45pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Registration begins for all ages Sat., May 17th at 9am and ends Mon., July 14 at 11:59pm. Use the Beanstack app or get a paper copy at the Library. Registration for summer events and classes begins at 9am.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (K - 5th grade)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group
This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/16–6/21
Children, Children (K - 5th grade), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Children (K - 5th grade), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register 1 family member to receive a reminder about our Photo Scavenger Hunt. During regular library hours from June 16th - 21st, stop by the library to pick up a scavenger hunt recording sheet.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group

Pre-K and Kdg. Summer Fun

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschoolers and Children going into kindergarten can join us each week as we Color Our World in different ways through stories, songs, activities and a take home craft to complete at home. Child must be a CCPLD resident.

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This event is in the "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group

Kids Cooking Class

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-3rd graders join us for a cooking class making a savory and a sweet dish to be determined. Child must be a CCPLD resident. See youth services if not.

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This event is in the "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group

Kids Cooking Class

2:30pm–3:30pm
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-3rd graders join us for a cooking class making a savory and a sweet dish to be determined. Child must be a CCPLD resident. See youth services if not.

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This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group

Lapsit and Tot Summer Fun

6:00pm–6:30pm
Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies-3 year olds not ready to be on their own and their caregiver can join us as we Color Our World through books, songs, fingerplays, and activities. Child must be a CCPLD resident. Please see youth services if not.

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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.

This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group

Pre-K and Kdg. Summer Fun

6:00pm–6:45pm
Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschoolers and Children going into kindergarten can join us each week as we Color Our World in different ways through stories, songs, activities and a take home craft to complete at home. Child must be a CCPLD resident.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Happy Scrappers

9:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Annex A & B
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Happy Scrappers

Join our Happy Scrappers group. Work on your scrapbooking, crafts, cards, organizer – whatever you need to do to preserve memories or bring out your creativeness. We meet the 4th Tuesday of every month from 9-4. 

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This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group

Tween Summer Fun

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th and 5th graders can join us for Tween Summer Fun as we Color our World in different ways. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services.

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This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group

Teen Summer Fun

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

6th-12th graders can join us for Teen Summer Fun as we Color our World in different ways. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services.

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This event is in the "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group

Kids Summer Fun

6:00pm–7:00pm
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st to 3rd graders can join us for Summer Fun as we Color our World in different ways through books, crafts, and activities. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Health Insurance Program

9:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Annex B
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.

This event is in the "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group

Kids Summer Fun

10:00am–11:00am
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st to 3rd graders can join us for Summer Fun as we Color our World in different ways through books, crafts, and activities. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group

Fit 4 Life

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st - 5th graders can join us for some work out videos from Go Noodle and a lesson about how to take care of ourselves. This program is a collaboration with Riverside Medical, who sends a nurse to talk to us when available.

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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Movie at the Park - Moana 2

9:00pm–10:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at Diamond Park to watch Moana 2. Popcorn, candy and water will be provided while supplies last. No registration. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Meeting Room
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.

CCPLD Policy Committee Meeting

10:00am–12:00pm
Annex A
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Event Details:

Policy Committee meeting to review the following policies: (1) Finance; (2) Library Card; (3) Material and Monetary Donations; (4) Reimbursement of Travel; (5) Security Camera; (6) Social Media; and (7) Personal Property.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Summer Family Lapsit

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies through almost 23 months old can join us for some summer fun as we Color Our World through different means each week. There will be books, songs, fingerplays and sensory activities. Child must be a 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sweet Treats & Tasty Eats Pop Up

10:30am–3:30pm
Everyone
CCPLD Parking Lot
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: CCPLD Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Sweet Treats & Tasty Eats will be doing a pop up event here in the Library's parking lot.  Stop by and purchase some sweets such as cheesecake slices, cookies, cupcakes, cakes and more.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group

Summer Tot Class

11:30am–12:00pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

2-3 year olds not ready to be on their own can join us for some summer fun as we Color Our World through different means each week. There will be books, songs, fingerplays and sensory activities. Child must be a 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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Children (2 years to 12th grade)" group

Foam Party

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 years to 12th grade)
CCPLD Lawn
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: CCPLD Lawn
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies to 12th graders and a caregiver can join us for some foam fun on the lawn. Children can come prepared to get sprayed with billions of bubbles while listening to kid friendly music and playing with beach balls.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Caregivers Support Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Annex B
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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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