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This event is in the "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group

Kids Cooking Class

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)

Children going into 1st-3rd grade can register for a cooking class where we will create 2 different recipes (TBD). Register child in the grade he/she will be going into in the fall and child must be CCPLD patron. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children going into 1st-3rd grade can register for a cooking class where we will create 2 different recipes (TBD). Register child in the grade he/she will be going into in the fall and child must be CCPLD patron. 

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

Summer Family Lapsit

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

Babies - 23 months old can register for some Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory play. Child must be a CCPLD resident. Please see youth services if your child is not a CCPLD resident.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies - 23 months old can register for some Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory play. Child must be a CCPLD resident. Please see youth services if your child is not a 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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This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group

Pre-K and Kindergarten Summer Fun

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)

Pre-K and Kindergarteners can register for this class. Each week we will read books, do activities, sing songs, and send a craft to complete at home to further explore the Unearth a Story theme.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pre-K and Kindergarteners can register for this class. Each week we will read books, do activities, sing songs, and send a craft to complete at home to further explore the Unearth a Story theme.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group
This event is in the "Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)" group

Pop Up Storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)

Join us somewhere around our district for a drop in storytime and a craft to do at home. Locations to be determined and revealed 24 hours prior to event.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us somewhere around our district for a drop in storytime and a craft to do at home. Locations to be determined and revealed 24 hours prior to event.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

Tuesday, June 2, 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 "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group

Tween Summer Fun

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (4th & 5th graders)

Tweens going into 4th and 5th grade can register to Unearth a Story through different themes and activities each week. Tween must be a CCPLD patron if not, please see someone in youth services.

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

Tweens going into 4th and 5th grade can register to Unearth a Story through different themes and activities each week. Tween must be a CCPLD patron if not, please see someone in youth services.

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This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group

Teen Summer Fun

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)

Teens going into 6th thru 12th grade can register to Unearth a Story through different themes and activities each week. Teen must be a CCPLD patron if not, please see someone in youth services.

Upcoming
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:

Teens going into 6th thru 12th grade can register to Unearth a Story through different themes and activities each week. Teen must be a CCPLD patron if not, please see someone in youth services.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 2, 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 "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group

Kids Summer Fun

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)

Children going into 1st-3rd grade can register to Unearth a Story through books and activities with different themes each week. Child must be a CCPLD patron if not, please see someone in youth services.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children going into 1st-3rd grade can register to Unearth a Story through books and activities with different themes each week. Child must be a CCPLD patron if not, please see someone in youth services.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Health Insurance Program

Wednesday, June 3, 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, June 3, 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 "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group

Kids Summer Fun

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)

Children going into 1st-3rd grade can register to Unearth a Story through books and activities with different themes each week. Child must be a CCPLD patron if not, please see someone in youth services.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children going into 1st-3rd grade can register to Unearth a Story through books and activities with different themes each week. Child must be a CCPLD patron if not, please see someone in youth services.

Disclaimer(s)

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age (1st - 3rd Grade)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group

Fit 4 Life

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)

Children going into 1st-5th grade can register to exercise to some fun videos and learn ways to keep their bodies healthy. This class is a collaboration with Riverside Medical.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children going into 1st-5th grade can register to exercise to some fun videos and learn ways to keep their bodies healthy. This class is a collaboration with Riverside Medical.

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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, June 3, 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, June 4, 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 "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Summer Family Lapsit

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-23 months)

Babies - 23 months old can register for some Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory play. Child must be a CCPLD resident. Please see youth services if your child is not a CCPLD resident.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-23 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies - 23 months old can register for some Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory play. Child must be a CCPLD resident. Please see youth services if your child is not a 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 "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group

Summer Tots Class

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years old)

Children 2-3 years old not yet ready to be on their own can Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory experiences with a different theme each week. Registration is required and child must be a CCPLD resident.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children 2-3 years old not yet ready to be on their own can Unearth a Story Fun with activities, books, songs, and sensory experiences with a different theme each week. Registration is required and child must be a 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 "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group
This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fossil Exploration

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone

Drop in anytime between 1pm and 3pm to explore fossils from the famous Mazon Creek including dinosaur specimens. Experience will include searching for fossils and minerals yourself. Please register everyone in your family who will attend.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 1pm and 3pm to explore fossils from the famous Mazon Creek including dinosaur specimens. Experience will include searching for fossils and minerals yourself. Please register everyone in your family who will attend.

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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Cooking with Heather Shouse

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Each quarter Heather Shouse will be here to teach you how to cook meals based on a certain topic each month. Registration is required. You don't have to be a CCPLD cardholder to register.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each quarter Heather Shouse will be here to teach you how to cook meals based on a certain topic each month. Registration is required. You don't have to be a CCPLD cardholder to register.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong

Friday, June 5, 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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Munchies and More

Friday, June 5, 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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

Monday, June 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 "Adults" group

Country Meadows Book Group

Monday, June 8, 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, June 8, 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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