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Tween Graphic Novel Book Club poster with Graphic Novel book titles

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th and 5th graders can join us as we read and discuss graphic novels. We will be reading some together and sharing what you have read recently. Registration is required.

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 . . .

Movie of the Month film strip with camera

Movie of the Month

Friday, January 23, 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 . . .  

Tween Yeti STEM Fun with snowflakes and a yeti pictured

Tween Yeti STEM Fun

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Age Group:

Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th and 5th graders can join us for an hour of STEM activities to go with our Winter Read theme - Get Yeti to Read. Registration is required. 

Diamond Art Club

Wednesday, February 4, 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!

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Terrific Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
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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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Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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Registration Required
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
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. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Eager Readers Homeschool

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, School Age (K - 2nd grade)
Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kdg.-2nd grade homeschool children can join us for some book themed activities. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

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Epic Quest Homeschool Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders)
Annex A
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Children, Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grader homeschool children can join us for an all new group just for them. Each week will focus on a different book and different activities to go with it. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

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Eager Readers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kdg.-3rd grader children can join us for some book themed activities. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

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Family Lapsit

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

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.

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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Preschool Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
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
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. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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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
Event Details:

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders. 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.

Adult Book Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Annex A
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Adult Book Club

Join us for our monthly book club that meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 1pm in Annex A. Visit the circulation desk to pick up a copy of our latest book!

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Tween Club

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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:

Children going into 4th-5th grade can join us for books and activities focusing on a different theme each month. This month's theme is Chinese New Year Celebration. Must be CCPLD cardholder.

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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.

Paper & More

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

Paper & More is an open program to work on your paper crafts, scrapbooking and more. This program takes place in the Irving Street Annex A on the 1st Wednesday each month, the 2nd Tuesday each month, and the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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Family Lapsit

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

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.

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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Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
Register Now
Registration Required
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
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. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

Disclaimer(s)

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Diamond Art Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders), Adults
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
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!

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
Event Details:

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders. 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.

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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Early Dismissal Movie Day

11:45am–2:00pm
Children, Children (K - 5th grade)
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

K thru 5th graders can bring your lunch to eat and watch the movie "TBD." Popcorn will be served. Registration is required.

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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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Versiti Blood Drive of Illinois

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be here in the Library's meeting room for the blood drive.

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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.

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Terrific Tots

6:00pm–6:30pm
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.

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Mahjong

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Annex A
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
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 A. If you are a beginner, please contact the Adult Services Department to let them know ahead of time.

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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.