Free Classes

Adult Book Club: The Berry Pickers: a free program at Chicago Public Library, McKinley Park (1915 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Join McKinley Park for a discussion of a different book each month. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Simple Stitches Crochet Club: Study Hall: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin-Irving (6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for our very popular Austin-Irving Simple Stitches Crochet Club: Study Hall. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Simple Stitches Crochet Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin-Irving (6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for our very popular Austin-Irving Simple Stitches Crochet Club. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Preschool Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, King (3436 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us for stories and songs followed by time for coloring, crafts or open play. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Preschool Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, King (3436 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us for stories and songs followed by time for coloring, crafts or open play. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Stage Prop Workshop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Nov 10 and Nov 24, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Help make props for the plays written and performed during the Woodson Youth Theatre Festival. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Stage Prop Workshop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Help make props for the plays written and performed during the Woodson Youth Theatre Festival. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Tape Resist Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Try out this simple, but cool method of creating an abstract masterpiece! For: 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. Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Logan Square (3030 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Full details on the library's page.

Kids Snacktivity: Candy Corn Turkey: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Avalon (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in for this tasty treat celebrating fall. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Knit and Crochet Circle: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Italy (1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for some crafting! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Sensory Bottles and Play Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Oriole Park (7454 W. Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Create your own calming sensory toy using soap, sequins and plastic letters. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.