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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 sec...

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.

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Mini Artists

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 2nd grade)

3 year olds thru 2nd graders can join us for a step by step canvas painting focusing on a different theme each month. We encourage a caregiver to attend to assist in the project. CCPLD cardholders only.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

3 year olds thru 2nd graders can join us for a step by step canvas painting focusing on a different theme each month. We encourage a caregiver to attend to assist in the project. CCPLD cardholders only.

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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Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have basic technology questions? The 3rd Tuesday of each month we will have a librarian available upstairs to assist you in 30 minute intervals between 5pm and 7pm.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have basic technology questions? The 3rd Tuesday of each month we will have a librarian available upstairs to assist you in 30 minute intervals between 5pm and 7pm.

Picture of Santa's Face with the hat on and green with white stars background

Mini Artists

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 2nd grade)

3 year olds thru 2nd graders can join us for a step by step canvas painting focusing on a different theme each month. We encourage a caregiver to attend to assist in the project. CCPLD cardholders only.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

3 year olds thru 2nd graders can join us for a step by step canvas painting focusing on a different theme each month. We encourage a caregiver to attend to assist in the project. CCPLD cardholders only.

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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SHIP

Senior Health Insurance Program

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex B at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)

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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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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Teen Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)

Each month teens 6th-12th grade can join us for a different activity. This month's theme is Bake and No Bake Christmas Cookies. Must be CCPLD cardholder. Registration is required. 

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

Each month teens 6th-12th grade can join us for a different activity. This month's theme is Bake and No Bake Christmas Cookies. Must be CCPLD cardholder. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

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Evening Bingo

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders), Adults

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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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)

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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 sec...

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.

Builder's Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs
Age Group:
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)

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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Registration Required
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
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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Jar Snowman picture of snowman made from a mason jar with black buttons, carrot nose, black hat and red and white scarf

Jar Snowman Craft

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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

Adults and teens 14+ can join us to make a glass jar snowman. Registration is required. Must be a CCPLD cardholder.

Registration Closed
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:

Adults and teens 14+ can join us to make a glass jar snowman. Registration is required. Must be a CCPLD cardholder.

Disclaimer(s)

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Family Caregivers Support Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex B at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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Bingo

Bingo

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Entertainment, Other
Age Group:
Adults
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. 

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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Fun Fridays 3 Minions standing close together

Fun Fridays

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)

Fun Fridays are going to NO REGISTRATION. Pick up a Fun Friday kit from a table in the Children's Department. Watch a video on our Facebook Page to see how to do it or read the enclosed directions. 

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:

Fun Fridays are going to NO REGISTRATION. Pick up a Fun Friday kit from a table in the Children's Department. Watch a video on our Facebook Page to see how to do it or read the enclosed directions. 

Teen Take and Makes

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Teen Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone to make hot cocoa for two kits and watch a video on our Facebook page on Fridays at 3:30. 

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone to make hot cocoa for two kits and watch a video on our Facebook page on Fridays at 3:30. 

Disclaimer(s)

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Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic with picture of zoo's large 50 foot tree lit up and trees along sides

Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic - Bus Trip

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 8:30pm
Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Bus Trip
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 years to 12th grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone

Join us for a bus trip to the Brookfield Zoo for the Holiday Magic. Cost is $10 per person. Please register everyone in your party no matter their age. The Zoo is lighting up the night this holiday season!

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 years to 12th grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bus Trip
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us for a bus trip to the Brookfield Zoo for the Holiday Magic. Cost is $10 per person. Please register everyone in your party no matter their age. The Zoo is lighting up the night this holiday season!

Disclaimer(s)

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Non-refundable and non-transferrable

Please note that class fees/tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. 

Makerspace a white cart with craft supplies in drawers

Makerspace Mondays

All Day
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)

Stop by our Makerspace cart every Monday and explore the items we have in there for you to create with. 

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by our Makerspace cart every Monday and explore the items we have in there for you to create with. 

Wonder Kids

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)

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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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Teen Artists Poster showing a broken Christmas canvas with a stocking in the middle and hot cocoa, marshmallows and whip cream

Teen Artists

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)

6th thru 12th graders can join us for a painting class. The theme is Christmas Busted Canvas & Hot Chocolate Bar - create a busted Christmas canvas and enjoy a hot chocolate bar while you are creating. Teen must be a CCPLD resident.

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

6th thru 12th graders can join us for a painting class. The theme is Christmas Busted Canvas & Hot Chocolate Bar - create a busted Christmas canvas and enjoy a hot chocolate bar while you are creating. Teen must be a CCPLD resident.

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Happy Scrappers

Paper & More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex A & B at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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, 2nd Tuesday, and 4th Tuesday each month.

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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, 2nd Tuesday, and 4th Tuesday each month.

Disclaimer(s)

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CCPLD Closes at Noon

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Coal City Public Library District

CCPLD Closes at Noon

Closing
Branches:
Coal City Public Library District
Description:

CCPLD Closes at Noon

CCPLD Closed for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Coal City Public Library District

CCPLD Closed for Christmas Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Coal City Public Library District
Description:

CCPLD Closed for Christmas Holiday.

Movie of the Month film strip with camera

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

Join us on the 4th Friday of each month to watch a movie. This month's movie is Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke.  

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.  

Disclaimer(s)

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Makerspace a white cart with craft supplies in drawers

Makerspace Mondays

All Day
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)

Stop by our Makerspace cart every Monday and explore the items we have in there for you to create with. 

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by our Makerspace cart every Monday and explore the items we have in there for you to create with.