Free Classes

Anime and Manga Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. On the last Tuesday of the month come geek out about your favorite anime and manga! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Anime Night: a free program at Chicago Public Library, South Chicago (9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop by to watch anime with your peers. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Power Up Thursdays: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Stop by on Thursday afternoons to play games on the Nintendo Switch or to play a fast-paced, competitive board game. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Grab and Go: DIY Winter Ornament: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Design a sweet winter ornament to gift or display. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Dunning (7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Monday, Nov 30, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Become an expert builder at the library. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 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. Teen Museum Design Discussion: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Back of the Yards (2111 W. 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us for a casual discussion about how museum layout and design influence the ways we view and understand art, history, and culture. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.

Wrap It Up!: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mount Greenwood (11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Do you need somewhere to wrap your holiday gifts? For: Adults: 18 and up, 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.

Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Roden (6083 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631). When: Nov 11 and Nov 18, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us at the library for a fun time while enhancing your reading skills through stories, songs and playtime. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Altgeld (955 E. 131st Street, Chicago, IL 60827). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Join us for story time, where children enjoy fun stories, songs and activities. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Independence (4024 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the imagination. 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. Comic Art Workshop with Optimist Comics: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 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.

Block Play: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Grab a friend and head over to play with blocks at the library! For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.