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Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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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
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Seats Remaining: 5
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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 Artists

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
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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: 17
Event Details:

6th thru 12th graders can join us for an instructional painting class. The theme is Chameleon. Teen needs to be a CCPLD library cardholder.

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Mahjong

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Annex B
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment

Mahjong

Adults can play or learn to play Mahjong a traditional Chinese tile game with many variations. This is an ancient game widely played in China and Japan. This event takes place in Annex B. If you are a beginner, please contact the Adult Services Department to let them know ahead of time.

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Lapsit

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Meeting Room
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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: 2
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

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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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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Dining with Dewey Cook Book Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Annex A
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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Those planning to attend are asked to prepare a recipe from the month's chosen cookbook and to bring that dish to the club's meeting to share. As we share and sample these culinary creations, we'll discuss food and cooking.

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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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Tail Waggin' Tutors

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Children (K - 5th grade), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Storytime Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Children (K - 5th grade), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tail Waggin’ Tutors is back. If you have a child who would like to practice reading to a therapy dog to help build his/her confidence, contact Youth Services at 815-634-4552 ext.

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Fantasy/Thriller Book Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Annex B
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm in Annex. Join us in the Annex for a Fantasy/Thriller book discussion.

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LIHEAP Meetings

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Quiet Study Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Schedule a meeting with Chloe of Kendall County Community Action at 630-553-9100 ext. 8067. Meetings are scheduled each Wednesday between 9am and 12pm in CCPLD's upstairs study room.

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.

Lapsit

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

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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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: 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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Fit 4 Life

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Fit 4 Life is for children going into 1st thru 5th grade can join us for Go Noodle exercises and ways to keep bodies healthy. In conjunction with Riverside Medical. Child must be a CCPLD resident. Registration is required.

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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.

Terrific Tots

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
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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: 4
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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Family Story and Play Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
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.

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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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Jr. Artists

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration
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

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
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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: 2
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

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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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: 23
Event Details:

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

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Movie of the Month

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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

3:00pm - 3:15pm
Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
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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 Days

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Meeting Room
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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.

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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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