Free Classes

Teen Hangout, Snacks, and Games: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Englewood (1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636). When: Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Come hang out with friends, play board games and video games, make some crafts, and eat some snacks. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Regional (4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625). When: Nov 12 to Nov 26, several dates, 2026, times vary. Join this story time especially for our littlest patrons! 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.

Construction Crew Kids: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Friday, Nov 20, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Try a fun building activity for kids to develop engineering, motor and analytical skills while making new friends! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Journaling: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Gage Park (2807 W. 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60632). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Join us at the Gage Park Branch for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult journaling. For: Adults: 18 and up. 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: Friday, Dec 4, 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.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Totally Radical '80s Time Travel Adventure: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mount Greenwood (11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. Can you crack the codes to avoid being stuck in the 1980s forever? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.

Mexican Train: A Domino Game: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Roden (6083 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us and play Mexican Train, a popular domino game. For: Adults: 18 and up, Kids: 6 to 13 years, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Cardboard Engineering: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mayfair (4400 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Let's build something! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Baby and Toddler Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Jefferson Park (5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630). When: Nov 11 and Nov 18, 2026, 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM. Join us for this story time tailored for you and your baby or toddler. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Mexican Train: A Domino Game: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Roden (6083 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us and play Mexican Train, a popular domino game. For: Adults: 18 and up, Kids: 6 to 13 years, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Graffiti Wall Design: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Douglass (3353 W. 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Nov 23 and Nov 30, 2026, times vary. Join us as we create a fantastic backdrop for Instagram photos or TikTok videos. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Daley Bridgeport Library Writing Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join writers at the Daley-Bridgeport library. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.