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

Terrific Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Storytime Room
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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)" group

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.

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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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Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Early voting for the General Primary for Grundy County residents. Voting takes place in the Irving Street Annex at 70 N. Irving Street.

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

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
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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

5:15pm–5:45pm
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. 

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

Terrific Tots

6:00pm–6:30pm
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. 

Village of Coal City TIF Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Village of Coal City TIF District meeting.

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

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. 

Grundy County Early Voting in Annex

8:00am–12:00pm
Annex B
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Annex B
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Early voting for the General Primary for Grundy County residents. Voting takes place in the Irving Street Annex at 70 N. Irving Street.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lori Bonarek Realty - Educational Seminar

11:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lori Bonarek Realty Seminar on 2026 Home Expo at Diamond Banquet Hall. Please register for this workshop.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Meeting Room
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

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. 

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

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. 

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

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)
Storytime Room
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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age (K - 2nd grade)" group

Eager Readers Homeschool

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, School Age (K - 2nd grade)
Meeting Room
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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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders)" group

Epic Quest Homeschool Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens (3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders)
Annex A
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Annex 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age (K - 3rd grade)" group

Eager Readers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Meeting Room
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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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group

Family Lapsit

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Babies (0-23 months)
Meeting Room
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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

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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Dining with Dewey Cookbook Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Annex A
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Meeting Room
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 St. Patrick's Day Cooking

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th and 5th graders can join us as we make a couple of St. Patrick's Day recipes. Registration is required.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Tuesdays

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Upstairs
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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.