Free Classes

Arty Afternoon: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Dunning (7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Relax after school and make some art with your friends. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Hideaway: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Brighton Park (4314 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632). When: Nov 10, Nov 12 and Nov 24, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in and explore a mix of art, technology, crafts, and games in this relaxed drop‑in program. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Art Club: Open Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Humboldt Park (1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Monday, Nov 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Come and do some art! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

STEAM Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Belmont (3104 N. Narragansett Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Friday, Nov 20, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Join us for some afternoon STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) fun! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Leaf Printing For Adults: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Englewood (1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636). When: Nov 10 and Nov 24, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Celebrate the beauty of nature through the art of leaf printing in this hands-on creative program. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® in the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Northtown (6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Calling all LEGO® enthusiasts and engineers! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Tween Book Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Nov 10 and Nov 17, 2026, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Read books, do crafts and eat snacks! For: Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Hideaway: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Brighton Park (4314 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in and explore a mix of art, technology, crafts, and games in this relaxed drop‑in program. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Baby Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Blackstone (4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615). When: Nov 17 and Nov 24, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Enjoy songs, rhymes and books with your baby to develop language skills and a love of reading. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Douglass (3353 W. 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 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.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Douglass (3353 W. 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Nov 14 and Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 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.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Tots and Toddlers Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Loop (122 N. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Nov 11 and Nov 18, 2026, times vary. Join Miss Evelyn for an interactive story time especially for tots and toddlers! For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Full details on the library's page.