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Tween Club poster with a junk journal pictured

Tween Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Children going into 4th-5th grade can join us for books and activities focusing on a different theme each month. This month's theme is Junk Journals and Un "junk" food. Must be CCPLD cardholder.

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!

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club poster with Graphic Novel book titles

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Tweens (4th & 5th graders)
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.

Adult Make and Take Craft

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Coal City Public Library District

Age Group:

Adults
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 . . .

Movie of the Month film strip with camera

Movie of the Month

Friday, January 23, 2026 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 . . .  

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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.

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Mini Book Shelf

6:00pm–8:00pm
HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders), Adults
Meeting Room
Waitlist
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:

Jean Wilcox will teach you how to create a mini book shelf decoration. Must be an adult or teen 14+ CCPLD cardholder to register.

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Stay and Play Day

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies (0-23 months), Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)
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)
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)

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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Bingo

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Other
Event Details:

Adults can join us on the third Friday of each month in the meeting room from 1 to 3 pm. This Bingo event is sponsored by The Gardens at Park Pointe.  

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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:

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. 

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.

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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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.

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Wonder Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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 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

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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Teen Artists

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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

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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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.

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Dining with Dewey Cookbook Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Annex A
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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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.

Mini Artists

4:00pm–5:00pm
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:

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

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Upstairs
Register Now
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

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:

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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Senior Health Insurance Program

9:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Annex B
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

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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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)

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Teen Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (6th thru 12th graders)
Meeting Room
Register Now
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. 

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Evening Bingo

6:00pm–8:00pm
HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders), Adults
Meeting Room
Register Now
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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