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Movie of the Month

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Coal City Public Library District

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Movie

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Adults

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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.

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.

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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All Day	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 This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Makerspace Cart 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), Teens (6th thru 12th graders) 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 This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create with our Makerspace Cart on Mondays. Stop in to see what the cart has in store for you this week.
9 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Exercise 9:00am–10:00am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Adult Exercise Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. 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. Classes are held in the library's meeting room and taught by Cindy Starks or Wendy Appl. You must bring a doctor's consent the first time you attend in order to participate. $1.00 donation for each class.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Exercise 9:00am–10:00am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Adult Exercise Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. 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. Classes are held in the library's meeting room and taught by Cindy Starks or Wendy Appl. You must bring a doctor's consent the first time you attend in order to participate. $1.00 donation for each class.	This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Health Insurance Program 9:00am–12:00pm Adults Annex B This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Exercise 9:00am–10:00am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Adult Exercise Available only to CCPLD library cardholders at this time. 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. Classes are held in the library's meeting room and taught by Cindy Starks or Wendy Appl. You must bring a doctor's consent the first time you attend in order to participate. $1.00 donation for each class.
10 am	This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group Terrific Tots 10:00am–10:30am Toddlers (2-3 years old) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Storytime Room Age Group: 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.		This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Family Lapsit 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0-23 months) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children 2 months to almost 2 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive storytime with short books, sensory activities, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services. 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. This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children 3-5 years old not yet in kindergarten and are comfortable without caregiver can attend this fun and interactive storytime with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services.	This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group Terrific Tots 10:00am–10:30am Toddlers (2-3 years old) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Storytime Room Age Group: 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.	This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group Preschool Play Days 10:00am–11:00am Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Bring your Preschooler for an hour of fun in our play areas such as kitchen, train track, blocks, puppets, and grocery store. This is for children ready to play without a caregiver with them. Child needs to be a CCPLD patron. 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.	This event is in the "School Age (K - 3rd grade)" group Wonder Kids 10:00am–11:00am School Age (K - 3rd grade) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age (K - 3rd grade)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: School Age (K - 3rd grade) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Wonder Kids is a class for kdg.-3rd grade where some of your child's wonders can be explored through different activities and books. This month's theme will be fall colors. This event will be held in the meeting room. 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11 am	This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children 3-5 years old not yet in kindergarten and are comfortable without caregiver can attend this fun and interactive storytime with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age (K - 3rd grade)" group This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group Eager Readers Homeschool Edition 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age (K - 3rd grade)" group This event is in the "Tweens (4th & 5th graders)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Kdg.-5th graders can join us while we explore different books and have some fun activities to go along with them. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Mahjong 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Annex A This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group We Remember 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Everyone Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Event Details: Join us as we gather with others from our community to discuss local history. Local historian, Michele Micetich from the Carbon Hill School Museum will be here to share stories and reminisce about the area’s past. Com 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.
2 pm
3 pm					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 This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Fun Fridays 3:00pm–3:15pm Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders) Registration Closed Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Age Group: Children, Toddlers (2-3 years old), Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Please register to receive a kit to complete our Fun Friday activity. Each week we'll have a different activity for you to do. Each Friday at 3pm on our Facebook Page we will release a short video explaining the activity and how to complete it.
4 pm	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 Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age (K - 3rd grade)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 graders can join us while we explore different books and have some fun activities to go along with them. Registration is required with a CCPLD library card. 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.		This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Teen Cooking 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (6th thru 12th graders) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: 6th thru 12th graders can learn how to make a couple of dinner party foods. Registration is required. 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.
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Family Lapsit 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies (0-23 months) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (0-23 months) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children 2 months to almost 2 years old and their caregiver can attend this fun and interactive storytime with short books, sensory activities, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services. 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. This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group Preschool Storytime 6:00pm–6:45pm Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children 3-5 years old not yet in kindergarten and are comfortable without caregiver can attend this fun and interactive storytime with books, crafts, and songs. Child must be a CCPLD resident. If not, please see youth services.	This event is in the "Adults" group Lori Bonarek Realty - Seminar 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Annex A This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Annex A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Lori Bonarek Realty Seminar on Investment Properties, Where to Start with Geoff VeZain, Wells Fargo. This event is in the "Adults" group Scarecrow Centerpiece 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Payment Required Event Details: Create a fun Scarecrow centerpiece for fall. Cost is $5 per person. Must be a CCPLD cardholder. Class size is limited. Registration is required and can be done online thru the Event Calendar or in-person at the Library. 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. Non-refundable and non-transferrable Please note that class fees/tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.		This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group Terrific Tots 6:00pm–6:30pm Toddlers (2-3 years old) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers (2-3 years old)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Storytime Room Age Group: 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Cooking with Heather Shouse - Meals in the Freezer 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: We will sample and learn how to make meals in the freezer. Must be an adult CCPLD library cardholder to register.	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 CCPLD Live Trivia Night - Harry Potter Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens (4th & 5th graders), Teens (6th thru 12th graders), Adults, Everyone Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Trivia Registration Required Event Details: Do you know Harry Potter? Prove it. 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.

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