Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Cruelty Free You + Me: Story and Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Bucktown-Wicker Park (1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Join nonprofit Cruelty Free You + Me for their compassionate children's programming! For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Full details on the library's page.

Adult Book Discussion: The Searcher: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Dunning (7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join Jenny at Dunning for a monthly book discussion. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Chair Yoga: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Chair yoga is a gentler style of yoga that is mostly done in a chair, however certain standing poses are included. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Adult Book Discussion: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Lawn (4020 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Please join us for a lively discussion of our latest book title. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Portage-Cragin (5108 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641). When: Monday, Nov 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Build your own design or try out a design challenge. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Little Library, Big Games: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Nov 12 and Nov 27, 2026, times vary. We're a small branch but we have some BIG, oversized versions of Sorry!, checkers and chess, Jenga and more to play! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Makedo® Cardboard Construction: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Nov 11 and Nov 24, 2026, times vary. You bring your imagination and engineering skills, and we supply the cardboard and makedo ® tools to create whatever you can dream up ! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

STEAM Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Build! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Craft: Air Dry Clay: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Italy (1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Come experiment with air-dry clay! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Board Game Night: a free program at Chicago Public Library, South Chicago (9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us at South Chicago Branch for a night of fun, snacks, and board games! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Mahjong Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Clearing (6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL 60638). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Come and play Mahjong at the library. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Art Book Club: Ways of Seeing by John Berger: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Read and discuss the classic book that changed the way generations of artists and thinkers look at art. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.