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Adult Book Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 B. Visit the circulation desk to pick up a copy of our latest book!

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Summer Kids Fun

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Your child going into 1st-3rd grade can join us for books, activities, and a craft with each week focusing on a different theme for our summer reading program; Adventure Begins at Your Library. Child needs to be a CCPLD resident. 

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Senior Health Insurance Program

9:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

Paper & More

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

Paper & More

Paper & More is an open program to work on your paper crafts and more. This program takes place in the Irving Street Annex A on the 1st Wednesday each month.

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Summer Kids Fun

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

Your child going into 1st-3rd grade can join us for books, activities, and a craft with each week focusing on a different theme for our summer reading program; Adventure Begins at Your Library. Child needs to be a CCPLD resident. 

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Book Adventure in the Garden - Family Event

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Book Adventure in the Garden. We will be using the book "How to Make a Cherry Pie and see the World" for our book adventure. Please register all who will attend. Must be a 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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Fun Fridays

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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 1pm on our Facebook Page we will release a short video explaining the activity and how to complete it.

Mahjong

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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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Makerspace Cart Mondays

All Day
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
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.  

Adult Exercise

9:00am - 10:00am
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. You must bring a doctor's consent the first time you attend in order to participate. $1.00 donation for each class.

Country Meadows Book Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: County Meadow Club House
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Country Meadows Book Group

Interested in reading and discussing popular books? You’re invited to join us to discuss our latest read at the Country Meadows Clubhouse. We meet the second Monday of each month at 10am. Open to any CCPLD patron. Pick up your first book at the circulation desk at the library.

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Summer Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 for our summer reading program - Adventure Begins at Your Library. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Teen Cooking Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Children going into 6th-12th grades can join us for step-by-step cooking instructions for 2 recipes. Must be a CCPLD resident. Registration is required.

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Summer Lapsit and Tots

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Babies - 3 year olds and their caregiver can join us for stories, sensory activities, and songs with each week focusing on a different theme for our summer reading program - Adventure Begins at your Library. 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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Summer Preschool Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
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: 18
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 for our summer reading program - Adventure Begins at Your Library. Child must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Pop Up Storytimes

9:00am - 9:45am
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us somewhere around town for stories, songs and a take home craft. We'll let you know 24 hours in advance where we will be popping up or call us at 815-634-4552 ext. 110. Follow our Facebook page for the location.

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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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Adult Exercise

9:00am - 10:00am
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. You must bring a doctor's consent the first time you attend in order to participate. $1.00 donation for each class.

Memory Keepers

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

Memory Keepers

Are you new to scrapbooking, or an old pro? Either way, come join us for a fun day of scrapbooking and friendship! We'll meet the second Tuesday of every month. This meeting will take place in Annex A.

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Summer Tween Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 30
Event Details:

Children going into 4th-5th grade can join us for books and activities focusing on a different theme for our summer reading program - Adventure Begins at Your Library. Must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Summer Teen Fun

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: 30
Event Details:

Children going into 6th-12th grades can join us for books and activities focusing on a different theme for our summer reading program - Adventure Begins at Your Library. Must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Summer Kids Fun

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Your child going into 1st-3rd grade can join us for books, activities, and a craft with each week focusing on a different theme for our summer reading program; Adventure Begins at Your Library. Child needs to be a CCPLD resident. 

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CCPLD Board Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Annex A
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A

CCPLD Board Meeting

Open meeting of the CCPLD Board.

Senior Health Insurance Program

9:00am - 12:00pm
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.