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Budlong Game Night at Budlong Woods (Nov 16)
Budlong Game Night: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Budlong Woods (5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for an evening of community connection with board and card games. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
YOUmedia Takeover at Wrightwood-Ashburn (Nov 10 to Nov 27, several dates)
YOUmedia Takeover: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Wrightwood-Ashburn (8530 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652). When: Nov 10 to Nov 27, several dates, 2026, 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Join us for an engaging afternoon with tweens and teens exploring media, technology, gaming and hands-on activities. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Contemporary Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures at Lincoln Park (Nov 12)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Contemporary Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Lincoln Park (1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM. Join the Lincoln Park Branch for a discussion on Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Comic Art Workshop with Optimist Comics at Woodson Regional (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Comic Art Workshop with Optimist Comics: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Calling all young creators! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Kids' Cooking at Legler Regional (Nov 16)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Kids' Cooking: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Do you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Teen Crafternoon: DIY Yarn Art at Manning (Nov 28)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Teen Crafternoon: DIY Yarn Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Manning (6 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612). When: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Learn how to make your own hanging yarn art. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Teen Hangout at North Pulaski (Nov 12)
Teen Hangout: a free program at Chicago Public Library, North Pulaski (4300 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Stop by the branch on Thursday afternoons to hang out, create, and learn! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
LEGO® Night at Thurgood Marshall (Nov 18)
LEGO® Night: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Thurgood Marshall (7506 S. Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Calling all LEGO® enthusiasts and engineers! 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.
Games People Play at Garfield Ridge (Nov 12 and Nov 19)
Games People Play: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Garfield Ridge (6348 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join us every Thursday for our weekly adult and senior game day. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Family Fun: Native Ball & Triangle Game at McKinley Park (Nov 17 and Nov 30)
Family Fun: Native Ball & Triangle Game: a free program at Chicago Public Library, McKinley Park (1915 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Nov 17 and Nov 30, 2026, times vary. Most weeks we feature a drop-in activity which may include a simple STEM or craft activity, building materials, puzzles, toys or maybe even a coloring bonanza! 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.
Family Field Trip to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry at Budlong Woods (Dec 5)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Family Field Trip to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Budlong Woods (5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM. Join us on the bus to spend a day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry . For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Seed Library: Seeds Available at Austin (Fridays, Nov 13 to 27)
Seed Library: Seeds Available: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin (5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you are interested in growing your own flowers, we have seeds available for our patrons to take and use at home. For: Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.