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Paper & More

Wednesday, February 4, 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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Family Lapsit

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

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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.

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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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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

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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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Diamond Art Club

Wednesday, February 4, 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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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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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Thursday, February 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.

Terrific Tots

Thursday, February 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.

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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Early Dismissal Movie Day

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Children (K - 5th grade)

K thru 5th graders can bring your lunch to eat and watch the movie "TBD." Popcorn will be served. Registration is required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

K thru 5th graders can bring your lunch to eat and watch the movie "TBD." Popcorn will be served. Registration is required.

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Teen Pizza and a Movie

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:15pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)

6th thru 12th graders can join us in Annex A for the movie "TBD" and pizza on Early Dismissal Day. Please register so we order enough pizza. 

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

6th thru 12th graders can join us in Annex A for the movie "TBD" and pizza on Early Dismissal Day. Please register so we order enough pizza. 

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Versiti Blood Drive of Illinois

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be here in the Library's meeting room for the blood drive.

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

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be here in the Library's meeting room for the blood drive.

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Terrific Tots

Thursday, February 5, 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.

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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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Mahjong

Friday, February 6, 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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Fun Fridays

Friday, February 6, 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. 

Teen Take and Makes

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 3:45pm
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 and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
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 and watch a video on our Facebook page on Friday at 3:30 for step by step directions. 

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Munchies and More

Friday, February 6, 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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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.

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Take Your Child to the Library

All Day
Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Family Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Everyone

Join us for the National Take Your Child to the Library Day. Drop in for some fun activities and learn what the library can offer your child.

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Event Details:

Join us for the National Take Your Child to the Library Day. Drop in for some fun activities and learn what the library can offer your child.

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Exercise

Adult Exercise

Monday, February 9, 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, February 9, 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, February 9, 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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Book Club

Country Meadows Book Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
County Meadow Club House
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Country Meadows Book Group:

Interested in reading and discussing popular books? You’re invited to join us to discuss our latest read at the Country Meadows Clubhouse. We meet the second Monday of each month a...

Library Branch: County Meadow Club House
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Country Meadows Book Group

Interested in reading and discussing popular books? You’re invited to join us to discuss our latest read at the Country Meadows Clubhouse. We meet the second Monday of each month at 10am. Open to any CCPLD patron. Pick up your first book at the circulation desk at the library.

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Adult Make and Take Craft

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Coal City Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults

Each month on the 2nd Monday between 10am and 7pm while supplies last we will have a different adult craft for you to make and take. This month's craft is . . .

Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Each month on the 2nd Monday between 10am and 7pm while supplies last we will have a different adult craft for you to make and take. This month's craft is . . .

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Preschool Storytime

Monday, February 9, 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.

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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Eager Readers Homeschool

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, School Age (K - 2nd grade)

Kdg.-2nd grade homeschool children can join us for some book themed activities. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kdg.-2nd grade homeschool children can join us for some book themed activities. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

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Epic Quest Homeschool Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Annex A at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders)

3rd-5th grader homeschool children can join us for an all new group just for them. Each week will focus on a different book and different activities to go with it. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex A
Age Group: Children, Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grader homeschool children can join us for an all new group just for them. Each week will focus on a different book and different activities to go with it. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

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Eager Readers

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)

Kdg.-3rd grader children can join us for some book themed activities. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kdg.-3rd grader children can join us for some book themed activities. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

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