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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
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.  

Words Family Bingo with variety of dots in shapes, sizes and colors going from big to small to big again in the middle of the page

Family Bingo

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a pizza dinner and Candy Themed Bingo night. Prizes include but are not limited to plush animals, candy themed gifts, candy and gift cards. Location New Hope Presbyterian Church across the street. Cost is $10 per family.

Poster with Noon Year's Eve and white and gold balloons and confetti

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Family Event

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Celebrate New Year's Eve early with a Noon Year's Eve Party! Join us as we count down to noon with fun activities while we wait. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

 

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
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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Mini Artists

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 2nd grade)
Meeting Room
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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Mini Artists

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 2nd grade)
Meeting Room
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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Play Days

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Builder's Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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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Fun Fridays

3:00pm–3:15pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
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. 

Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic - Bus Trip

1:30pm–8:30pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 years to 12th grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
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 Mondays

All Day
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Storytime Room
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

10:00am–11:00am
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Meeting Room
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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Makerspace Mondays

All Day
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Storytime Room
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. 

Family Bingo

5:30pm–9:00pm
Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a pizza dinner and Candy Themed Bingo night. Prizes include but are not limited to plush animals, candy themed gifts, candy and gift cards. Location New Hope Presbyterian Church across the street. Cost is $10 per family.

Disclaimer(s)

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Noon Year's Eve

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K), School Age (1st - 3rd Grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Everyone
Program Type: Family Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Celebrate New Year's Eve early with a Noon Year's Eve Party! Join us as we count down to noon with fun activities while we wait. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card.

 

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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Fun Fridays

3:00pm–3:15pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
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. 

Makerspace Mondays

9:00am–7:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Storytime Room
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

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Lapsit

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Meeting Room
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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Lapsit

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Meeting Room
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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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)

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Family Story and Play Time

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
Meeting Room
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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Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Terrific Tots

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
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.

Image Release

Image Release: The Coal City Public Library District reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Fun Fridays

3:00pm–3:15pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
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. 

Makerspace Mondays

9:00am–7:30pm
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Storytime Room
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.