Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Water Play Day with obstacle course bounce house and kids playing in water

Kdg. - 3rd Grade Water Play Day

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Kdg. to 3rd grade children can come ready for some water fun and games. Please come in clothes you can get wet and bring towels and wear sunscreen. Child should be a CCPLD resident.

Teen Water Play Day with water balloons and bounce house obstacle course.

Teen Water Play Day

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

6th to 12th grade teens can come ready for some water fun and games. Please come in clothes you can get wet, bring towels and wear sunscreen. Child should be a CCPLD resident.

IL Tollway Logo

I-PASS Trade In Event

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Trade in/exchange your I-PASS transponder for a new I-PASS sticker tag at CCPLD. The IL Tollway is phasing out transponders and moving to I-PASS sticker tags. This event takes place in the meeting room.

Garden Lighthouse Craft

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult CCPLD cardholder can make a garden lighthouse. Registration is required.

Movie of the Month film strip with camera

Movie of the Month

Friday, July 25, 2025 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 "Black Bag" starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. 

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Family Story and Play Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for Family Story and Play Time for a short storytime followed by play time in different stations we set up around the room. Today's theme is Sharks. All ages are welcome during the summer. No registration required.

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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Story and Play Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for Family Story and Play Time for a short storytime followed by play time in different stations we set up around the room. Today's theme is cows. All ages are welcome during the summer. No registration required.

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.

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Story and Play Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for Family Story and Play Time for a short storytime followed by play time in different stations we set up around the room. Today's theme is Elephants. All ages are welcome during the summer. No registration required.

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.

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Story and Play Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for Family Story and Play Time for a short storytime followed by play time in different stations we set up around the room. Today's theme is Pirates. All ages are welcome during the summer. No registration required.

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.

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Eager Readers Homeschool Edition

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Children (K - 5th grade), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children (K - 5th grade), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kdg.-5th graders can join us while we explore different books and have some fun activities to go along with them. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Lapsit

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
Upcoming
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)

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Lapsit

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
Upcoming
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)

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

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.

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.

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Eager Readers Homeschool Edition

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Children (K - 5th grade), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children (K - 5th grade), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kdg.-5th graders can join us while we explore different books and have some fun activities to go along with them. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Lapsit

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
Upcoming
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)

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Lapsit

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
Upcoming
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)

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

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.

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.

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots

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

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes.