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Adult Exercise

Monday, January 19, 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.

Makerspace a white cart with craft supplies in drawers

Makerspace Mondays

Monday, January 19, 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. 

Terrific Tots

Monday, January 19, 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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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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Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 19, 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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Wonder Kids

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)

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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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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Mahjong

Monday, January 19, 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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Teen Artists

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. This month's theme is Graffiti Art. Teen must be a CCPLD resident. 

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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:

6th thru 12th graders can join us for a painting class. This month's theme is Graffiti Art. Teen must be a CCPLD resident. 

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Family Lapsit

Monday, January 19, 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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Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 19, 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.

Waitlist
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)

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Al Roker's Recipes to Live By book cover with Al holding a kabob

Dining with Dewey Cookbook Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Those planning to attend are asked to prepare a recipe from the month's chosen cookbook and to bring that dish to the club's meeting to share. As we share and sample these culinary creations, we'll discuss food and cooking.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Those planning to attend are asked to prepare a recipe from the month's chosen cookbook and to bring that dish to the club's meeting to share. As we share and sample these culinary creations, we'll discuss food and cooking.

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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Mini Artists

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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)

Your pre-k thru 2nd grader 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:

Your pre-k thru 2nd grader 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, January 20, 2026 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.

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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.

Mini Artists

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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)

Your pre-k thru 2nd grader 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:

Your pre-k thru 2nd grader 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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Poster Senior Health Insurance Program with a Sail boat with red flags

Senior Health Insurance Program

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Family Lapsit

Wednesday, January 21, 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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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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Teen Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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 We're Going on a Yeti Hunt. 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 We're Going on a Yeti Hunt. Must be CCPLD cardholder. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

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Evening Bingo

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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. 

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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Thursday, January 22, 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.

Terrific Tots

Thursday, January 22, 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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Family Story and Play Time

Thursday, January 22, 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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Jr. Artists

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th graders)

3rd thru 5th graders can follow along with step by step instructions to create a painting. This month we will be making a Neon Glow Yeti painting. Registration is required. Child needs to be a CCPLD resident.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd thru 5th graders can follow along with step by step instructions to create a painting. This month we will be making a Neon Glow Yeti painting. Registration is required. Child needs to be a CCPLD resident.

Disclaimer(s)

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Terrific Tots

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
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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