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Mahjong

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
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 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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This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group
This event is in the "School Age (K - 3rd grade)" group
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Fun Fridays

Friday, January 2, 2026 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)

Pick up your Fun Friday kit in the Children's Department anytime on Friday or while kits last and watch a video on our Facebook page at 3pm for step by step directions on how to create the activity. 

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:

Pick up your Fun Friday kit in the Children's Department anytime on Friday or while kits last and watch a video on our Facebook page at 3pm for step by step directions on how to create the activity. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Munchies and More

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

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

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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.

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Adult Exercise

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders. 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.

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group
This event is in the "School Age (K - 3rd grade)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group

Makerspace Mondays

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 7:30pm
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group

Terrific Tots

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)

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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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.

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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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This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)

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.

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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.

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This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Family Lapsit

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-23 months)

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.

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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.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)

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.

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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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders. 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.

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders. 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Club:

Join us for our monthly book club that meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 1pm in Annex A. Visit the circulation desk to pick up a copy of our latest book!

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 A. Visit the circulation desk to pick up a copy of our latest book!

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This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group

Tween Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (4th & 5th graders)

Children going into 4th-5th grade can join us for books and activities focusing on a different theme each month. This month's theme is Junk Journals and Un "junk" food. Must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children going into 4th-5th grade can join us for books and activities focusing on a different theme each month. This month's theme is Junk Journals and Un "junk" food. Must be CCPLD cardholder.

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Senior Health Insurance Program

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paper & More

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex A 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, scrapbooking and more. This program takes place in the Irving Street Annex A on the 1st Wednesday each month, the 2nd Tuesday each month, and the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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

Paper & More is an open program to work on your paper crafts, scrapbooking and more. This program takes place in the Irving Street Annex A on the 1st Wednesday each month, the 2nd Tuesday each month, and the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Family Lapsit

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-23 months)

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.

Register Now
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.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)

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.

Register Now
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.

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This event is in the "HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Discover the art of diamond painting or bring your own project to our class, suitable for all skill levels!

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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: 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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders. 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.

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Available only to CCPLD library cardholders. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group

Terrific Tots

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)

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.

Register Now
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.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)" group

Family Story and Play Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)

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.

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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Caregivers Support Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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. 

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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. 

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This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (4th & 5th graders)

4th and 5th graders can join us as we read and discuss graphic novels. We will be reading some together and sharing what you have read recently. Registration is required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th and 5th graders can join us as we read and discuss graphic novels. We will be reading some together and sharing what you have read recently. Registration is required.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group

Terrific Tots

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)

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.

Waitlist
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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Kitchen Caddie Craft

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adults can join us to create a kitchen caddie. Registration is required.

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

Adults can join us to create a kitchen caddie. Registration is required.

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