Free Classes

Puzzlemania: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chicago Bee (3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Nov 17 and Nov 24, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Do you like working on puzzles? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® at the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Scottsdale (4101 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. We supply the bricks. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Learn to Embroider: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Loop (122 N. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Learn how to design and sew an embroidery project. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Come Play Chess with Us: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chicago Bee (3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Image courtesy of: teachbesideme.com Come and join us at the Chicago Bee Library with facilitator eMadeline Morgan starting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2pm to 3pm! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Thankful For My Friends: DIY Friendship Bracelets: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us in YOUmedia as we celebrate the friends we're thankful for by making friendship bracelets! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Reading Discussion: Saints of the Household: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Avalon (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join the Teen Librarian to explore Ari Tison's book Saints of the Household , which follows Max and Jay, Bribri American brothers growing up with a physically abusive father and struggling with the aftermath of their... For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Time: Neurodiverse: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park (6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626). When: Tuesdays, Nov 10 to 24, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Neurodiverse teens from Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow (PACTT) come once a week for teen activities: like reading, coloring and or painting, board games, and Legos. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Have You Got Game?: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mount Greenwood (11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Come find out at our family game day! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come see if you can complete a LEGO® challenge or just let your imagination run wild. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come see if you can complete a LEGO® challenge or just let your imagination run wild. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Douglass Maker Lab: Open Shop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Douglass (3353 W. 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Welcome to Douglass Maker Lab! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Fall Game Day: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Blackstone (4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Let your little ones partake in a day of Saturday play. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.