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Movie of the Month

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults
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 Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke.  

Words Family Bingo with variety of dots in shapes, sizes and colors going from big to small to big again in the middle of the page

Family Bingo

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a pizza dinner and Candy Themed Bingo night. Prizes include but are not limited to plush animals, candy themed gifts, candy and gift cards. Location New Hope Presbyterian Church across the street. Cost is $10 per family.

Poster with Noon Year's Eve and white and gold balloons and confetti

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Family Event

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Celebrate New Year's Eve early with a Noon Year's Eve Party! Join us as we count down to noon with fun activities while we wait. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

 

Diamond Art Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders), Adults
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Adult Make and Take Craft

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Coal City Public Library District

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Each month on the 2nd Monday between 10am and 7pm while supplies last we will have a different adult craft for you to make and take. This month's craft is . . .

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Family Bingo

5:30pm–9:00pm
Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
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Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a pizza dinner and Candy Themed Bingo night. Prizes include but are not limited to plush animals, candy themed gifts, candy and gift cards. Location New Hope Presbyterian Church across the street. Cost is $10 per family.

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Noon Year's Eve

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Celebrate New Year's Eve early with a Noon Year's Eve Party! Join us as we count down to noon with fun activities while we wait. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

 

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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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Teen Take and Makes

3:30pm–3:45pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

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Get Yeti to Read and More - Child and Teen Winter Read Challenge

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am–02/16/2026 @ 8:00pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Event Details:

Join our Winter Read Challenge - Get Yeti to Read and More - using our Beanstack App. Complete tasks on our Bingo Board.

Get Yeti for Winter Read Fun

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), Children (K - 5th grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), Children (K - 5th grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some Yeti fun as we kick off our Winter Read Challenge. Registration is required.

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Teen Artists

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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 thru 12th graders can join us for a painting class. This month's theme is Graffiti Art. Teen must be a CCPLD resident. 

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Teen Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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:

Each month teens 6th-12th grade can join us for a different activity. This month's theme is We're Going on a Yeti Hunt. Must be CCPLD cardholder. Registration is required. 

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Teen Take and Makes

3:30pm–3:45pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

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Teen Game Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens 6th thru 12th graders can join us for Game Night. We have Switch Games and board games. Registration is required and must be a CCPLD cardholder.

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Teen Pizza and a Movie

12:30pm–2:15pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Annex A
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

6th thru 12th graders can join us in Annex A for the movie "TBD" and pizza on Early Dismissal Day. Please register so we order enough pizza. 

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Teen Take and Makes

3:30pm–3:45pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

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Teen Pizza and a Movie

12:30pm–2:15pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Annex A
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

6th thru 12th graders can join us in Annex A for the movie "TBD" and pizza on Early Dismissal Day. Please register so we order enough pizza. 

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Teen Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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:

Each month teens 6th-12th grade can join us for a different activity. This month's theme is Make Your Escape from the Valentine's Day Party after hours. Must be CCPLD cardholder. Registration is required. 

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Teen Take and Makes

3:30pm–3:45pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

Disclaimer(s)

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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. 

Teen Take and Makes

3:30pm–3:45pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

Disclaimer(s)

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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. 

Teen Pizza and a Movie

12:30pm–2:15pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Annex A
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

6th thru 12th graders can join us in Annex A for the movie "TBD" and pizza on Early Dismissal Day. Please register so we order enough pizza. 

Disclaimer(s)

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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. 

Teen Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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:

Each month teens 6th-12th grade can join us for a different activity. This month's theme is The Luck o' the Irish. Must be CCPLD cardholder. Registration is required. 

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Teen Take and Makes

3:30pm–3:45pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

Disclaimer(s)

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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. 

Teen Artists

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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 thru 12th graders can join us for a painting class. This month's theme is Abstract Tape Art. Teen must be a CCPLD resident. 

Disclaimer(s)

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Teen Game Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens 6th thru 12th graders can join us for Game Night. We have Switch Games and board games. Registration is required and must be a CCPLD cardholder.

Disclaimer(s)

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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. 

Teen Artists

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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 thru 12th graders can join us for a painting class. This month's theme is Door Sign. Teen must be a CCPLD resident. 

Disclaimer(s)

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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. 

Teen Take and Makes

3:30pm–3:45pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Teen Pizza and a Movie

12:30pm–2:15pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Annex A
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

6th thru 12th graders can join us in Annex A for the movie "TBD" and pizza on Early Dismissal Day. Please register so we order enough pizza. 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Teen Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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:

Each month teens 6th-12th grade can join us for a different activity. This month's theme is Testing All the Tastes. Must be CCPLD cardholder. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

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