Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Picture of Dr. Jamie Sikora with hearing aid in shape of heart background

Hearing Aid Education Event

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Dr. Jamie Sikora will talk to you about the human ear, the different types of hearing loss, and new hearing aid technology including hearing aid accessories. Please register for this event.

Sugar Cookies decorated with variety of icing

Cookie Decorating Class with Phebe Perino

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn how to decorate cookies like a professional. Phebe Perino will teach how to decorate spring cookie designs . Each patron will decorate 4 cookies. Registration is required. Cost is $5 per person.

Movie of the Month film strip with camera

Movie of the Month

Friday, April 24, 2026 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 . . .  

Scrapbooking page with family in several different pictures

Scrapbooking - Storytelling and Preserving Memories

Thursday, April 30, 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:

CCPLD cardholding Adults and Teens 14+ can create two pages with papers, stickers and embellishments (to be provided). Bring 5 to 7 printed photos and leave with two completed pages. Many designs and themes to choose from. Teens to adults.

Star Wars Trivia flyer with QR code

Star Wars Trivia

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Trivia

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: Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you know your Star Wars Trivia? May the 4th be with you for this trivia and pizza dinner event. Register your team of up to 4 players to try and win the prize and bragging rights. 

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Makerspace Mondays

9:00am–7:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Storytime Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by our Makerspace cart every Monday and explore the items we have in there for you to create with. 

Terrific Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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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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. 

Storytime at The Cove

11:00am–11:45am
Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us at The Cove located at 410 N. Broadway Street. We will have stories, songs and a craft. No registration required.

Terrific Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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

5:15pm–5:45pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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. 

Fun Fridays

3:00pm–3:15pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up your Fun Friday kit in the Children's Department anytime on Friday or while kits last and watch a video on our Facebook page at 3pm for step by step directions on how to create the activity. 

Makerspace Mondays

9:00am–7:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Storytime Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by our Makerspace cart every Monday and explore the items we have in there for you to create with. 

Terrific Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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

5:15pm–5:45pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

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. 

Fun Fridays

3:00pm–3:15pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up your Fun Friday kit in the Children's Department anytime on Friday or while kits last and watch a video on our Facebook page at 3pm for step by step directions on how to create the activity. 

Makerspace Mondays

9:00am–7:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Storytime Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by our Makerspace cart every Monday and explore the items we have in there for you to create with. 

Makerspace Mondays

9:00am–7:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Storytime Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by our Makerspace cart every Monday and explore the items we have in there for you to create with. 

Summer Tots Class

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

Children 2-3 years old not yet ready to be on their own can Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory experiences with a different theme each week. Registration is required and 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.

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. 

Summer Tots Class

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

Children 2-3 years old not yet ready to be on their own can Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory experiences with a different theme each week. Registration is required and 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.

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. 

Summer Tots Class

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

Children 2-3 years old not yet ready to be on their own can Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory experiences with a different theme each week. Registration is required and 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.

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. 

Summer Tots Class

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

Children 2-3 years old not yet ready to be on their own can Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory experiences with a different theme each week. Registration is required and 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.

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. 

Summer Tots Class

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

Children 2-3 years old not yet ready to be on their own can Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory experiences with a different theme each week. Registration is required and 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.

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. 

Summer Tots Class

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

Children 2-3 years old not yet ready to be on their own can Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory experiences with a different theme each week. Registration is required and 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.

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.