Free Classes

Important: free for children ages 4 to 13, who must come with an adult. Drop in at the A.C. Hunter Children's Library to make holiday greeting cards, ornaments and decorations. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, drop in any time from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Important: free for children ages 5 to 12. Kids make their own gingerbread house with graham crackers at the Marjorie Mews Public Library, with all materials provided. Wednesday, December 16, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM; tell staff about any food allergies.

Important: free, but you need a free registration (space is limited), for adults and teens 16 and up. Volunteers from the St. John's Tool Library help you upgrade an older Windows 10 or earlier PC to Linux Mint, with LibreOffice, at the A.C. Hunter Public Library. Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Through cooperative games and the reading of a picture book, children are invited to express themselves and explore the theme of growing up and becoming more independent, at the Jean-Gosselin library in Lévis. Friday December 4, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Important: free, but you need a free online reservation.

Peacock Irish Dance Academy hosts a free "Try It" Irish dance experience in the Atrium of Market Square in uptown Saint John. Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: céilí dance from 6:00 PM, Irish dance at 7:00 PM and step dance at 7:15 PM. No experience needed; come watch or join in.

Important: free, but you need a free registration to get in, and spots are limited. Enjoy a relaxing step by step painting session with artist Jyoti in the Atrium (main level) of Market Square in uptown Saint John. Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; all supplies are included.

The Main Library becomes an art studio for families to make snowy art with a variety of materials while enjoying a cup of hot cocoa. It takes place Tuesday, December 29, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Guelph Public Library Main Library. Free drop in, no registration required.

A joyful song circle that centres 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender expansive voices, led by Indigo Bunting, with friends and allies welcome too. No need to read music or think of yourself as a singer. It takes place Saturday, November 28, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Central Branch, and it is free with no registration.

Drop in to the Cameco Learning Studio at Remai Modern on Boxing Day for Modern Artmakers, a hands on art making session for all ages. Saturday, December 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, no registration required. Admission is by donation and free for youth under 18.

Every Sunday the MacKenzie Art Gallery hosts Weekly We Make, a free drop in art session for individuals and families with all materials provided and a new project inspired by the exhibitions. Sundays from November 8 to December 27, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. There is no cost to attend.

Writer in residence Alice Guéricolas-Gagné leads a writing workshop about revisiting a place that marked your life; participants leave with a handwritten postcard ready to mail. Saturday November 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Hélène-Pedneault library in Jonquière, Saguenay, with the Écrivain·e·s de la Sagamie. Free library activity, in French.

The Club Philatélique du Saguenay presents a day of discovery about the world of stamps, designed first for children but also a nice way for adults to try stamp collecting. Saturday November 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM at the Chicoutimi library in Saguenay. Free library activity for the whole family.