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Movie of the Month

Friday, December 26, 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 Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke.  

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Family Bingo

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a pizza dinner and Candy Themed Bingo night. Prizes include but are not limited to plush animals, candy themed gifts, candy and gift cards. Location New Hope Presbyterian Church across the street. Cost is $10 per family.

Poster with Noon Year's Eve and white and gold balloons and confetti

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Family Event

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Celebrate New Year's Eve early with a Noon Year's Eve Party! Join us as we count down to noon with fun activities while we wait. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

 

Diamond Art Club

Wednesday, January 7, 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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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.

Play Days

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

Stay and play with your children who are 1-5 years old not yet in kindergarten. We will have different stations set up for you to explore with your child.

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Evening Bingo

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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and teens 14+ can enjoy a night out playing Bingo. This event will take place on the third Wednesday of each month. 

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Bingo

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Other

Bingo

CCPLD cardholders only can play Bingo. Join us on the third Friday of each month in the meeting room from 1 to 3 pm. 

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Wonder Kids

10:00am–11:00am
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
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-3rd graders can join as they wonder about different concepts. This month's project is make a marble run. Child must be a CCPLD resident.

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Family Bingo

5:30pm–9:00pm
Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a pizza dinner and Candy Themed Bingo night. Prizes include but are not limited to plush animals, candy themed gifts, candy and gift cards. Location New Hope Presbyterian Church across the street. Cost is $10 per family.

Disclaimer(s)

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Munchies and More

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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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.

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.

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Euchre

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Annex A
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Adult CCPLD library cardholders can join us in the meeting room to play the card game Euchre. Seasoned players only, please. Prizes will be awarded to 1st place winner and biggest loser. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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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.

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.

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Stay and Play Day

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay and play with your children who are 1-5 years old not yet in Kindergarten. We will have different stations set up for you to explore with your child.

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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Bingo

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Other
Event Details:

Adults can join us on the third Friday of each month in the meeting room from 1 to 3 pm. This Bingo event is sponsored by The Gardens at Park Pointe.  

Disclaimer(s)

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Wonder Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kdg-3rd grade children can join us as we wonder about different topics and explore their meaning in different ways. This month's topic is TBD. Child must be a CCPLD resident.

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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.

Evening Bingo

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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and teens 14+ can enjoy a night out playing Bingo. This event will take place on the third Wednesday of each month. 

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 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.

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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. 

Bunco

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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and teens 14+ can enjoy a night out playing Bunco. This event will take place on the fourth Friday of each month. 

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. 

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.

Teen Game Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens 6th thru 12th graders can join us for Game Night. We have Switch Games and board games. Registration is required and must be a CCPLD cardholder.

Disclaimer(s)

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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

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. 

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.

Munchies and More

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.