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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. 

Pre-K Play Days

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Your preschooler can explore the different stations we'll have set up around the meeting room. It's a great time for your child to socialize with other children their own age. This is for children ready to play without a caregiver with them.

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Teen Event

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
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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: 13
Event Details:

6th-12th grades can join us for a different theme each week. This week's theme is Christmas Minute to Win It Challenges. Must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Builder's Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Kdg.-5th graders can join Builder's Club for time to build with different types of blocks and magnetic shapes we provide. Child must be a CCPLD resident.

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Bingo

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Other
Event Details:

CCPLD cardholders only can play Bingo. Join us on the third Friday of each month in the meeting room from 1 to 3 pm. However, today's Bingo will be at New Hope Presbyterian Church across the street from the library.

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Fun Fridays

3:00pm - 3:15pm
Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 74
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.

Makerspace Cart Mondays

All Day
Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create with our Makerspace Cart on Mondays. Stop in to see what the cart has in store for you this week.  

Library Closed for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Coal City Public Library District
Description:

Library closed for Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 9am.

Family Caregivers Support Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Annex B
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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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Movie of the Month - Ordinary Angels

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 "Ordinary Angels" starring Hilary Swank. 

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Fun Fridays

3:00pm - 3:15pm
Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
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.

Makerspace Cart Mondays

All Day
Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Children (2 years to 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create with our Makerspace Cart on Mondays. Stop in to see what the cart has in store for you this week.  

Toddler Play Days

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Meeting Room
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Registration
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: 13
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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Wonder Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Meeting Room
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Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Wonder Kids is a class for kdg.-3rd grade where some of your child's wonders can be explored through different activities and books. This month's theme will be Everything Chemistry. This event will be held in the meeting room.

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Library Closed for New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Coal City Public Library District
Description:

Library closed for New Year's Holiday. We will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 9am.

Teen Artists

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
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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: 16
Event Details:

6th thru 12th graders can join us for an instructional painting class. The theme is Friend and Me a collaborative art piece with a friend. 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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Fun Fridays

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

Munchies and More

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Adults can join us the first Friday of each month for a different activity. This month will be Bingo. Appetizers will be served.

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Toddler Play Days

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Meeting Room
Registration
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: 18
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.

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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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
Registration
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: 10
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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Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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: 15
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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Lapsit

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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: 20
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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