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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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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

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Other

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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

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Family Event

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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

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Arts & Crafts

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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

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Discover the art of diamond painting or bring your own project to our class, suitable for all skill levels!

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Time	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 Adult Exercise 9:00am–10:00am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)" 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 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Children (2 to 5 Pre-K)" 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 Register Now 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) 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 Family Caregivers Support Group 10:00am–11:00am Adults Annex B Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Annex B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Catholic Charities is providing an education and support group for family caregivers. Register here or call Amanda at 815-523-9919. You can participate in person in the Annex located at 70 N. Irving Street or via online. 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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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Mahjong 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Annex B This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Annex B 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 Bingo 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Entertainment, Other Bingo CCPLD cardholders only can play Bingo. Join us on the third Friday of each month in the meeting room from 1 to 3 pm. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group This event is in the "Children (2 years to 12th grade)" 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 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies (0-23 months)" group This event is in the "Children (2 years to 12th grade)" 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 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) 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.
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3 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 Builder's Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, School Age (K - 3rd grade), Tweens (4th & 5th graders) Meeting Room Register Now 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 Register Now 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) 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 "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) 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 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. This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Teen Take and Makes 3:30pm–3:45pm Teens (6th thru 12th graders) Teen Room This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Library Branch: Coal City Public Library District Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (6th thru 12th graders) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Teens can pick up a Take and Make kit in the Teen Zone to make hot cocoa for two kits and watch a video on our Facebook page on Fridays at 3:30. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group This event is in the "School Age (K - 2nd grade)" group 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group This event is in the "School Age (K - 2nd grade)" group Registration Closed 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. 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 Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (6th thru 12th graders) Meeting Room Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (6th thru 12th graders)" group Register Now 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 Bake and No Bake Christmas Cookies. Must be CCPLD cardholder. 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		This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Tuesdays 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Upstairs Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Dining with Dewey Cookbook Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Annex A Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed 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. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group This event is in the "School Age (K - 2nd grade)" group Mini Artists 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K), School Age (K - 2nd grade) Meeting Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool (3 years to 5 Pre-K)" group This event is in the "School Age (K - 2nd grade)" group Waitlist 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. 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 "HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Evening Bingo 6:00pm–8:00pm HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders), Adults Meeting Room Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now 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. 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 "HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jar Snowman Craft 6:00pm–8:00pm HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders), Adults Meeting Room Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "HS Teens (9th thru 12th Graders)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now 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: Adults and teens 14+ can join us to make a glass jar snowman. Registration is required. Must be a 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.

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