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Fun Fridays

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), Children (K - 5th grade)
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), Children (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

2 years to 5th graders can register to receive kits with written directions to make a different craft/activity each week. We will let you know when the kit is ready to be picked up.

Bingo

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Other

Bingo

CCPLD cardholders only can play Bingo. Join us on the third Friday of each month in the meeting room from 1 to 3 pm. 

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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.

Pre-K and Kdg. Summer Fun

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 35
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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Kids Cooking Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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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Kids Cooking Class

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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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Lapsit and Tot Summer Fun

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Meeting Room
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 23
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.

Pre-K and Kdg. Summer Fun

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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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.

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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Tween Summer Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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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Teen Summer Fun

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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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Kids Summer Fun

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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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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.

Kids Summer Fun

10:00am - 11:00am
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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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Fit 4 Life

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 28
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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Movie at Diamond 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 and candy will be provided.

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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.

Summer Family Lapsit

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Meeting Room
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: 22
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.

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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Summer Tot Class

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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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Foam Party (1st-12th)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
CCPLD Lawn
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: CCPLD Lawn
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

1st-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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Foam Party (6 mo. - 5 years)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
CCPLD Lawn
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: CCPLD Lawn
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

6 months old to those going into Kdg. 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.

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 Caregivers Support Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Annex B
Register Now
Registration
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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Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck Event

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Everyone
CCPLD Parking Lot
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: CCPLD Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be in the library's parking lot. Treat yourself to something special.