Free Classes

Mindful Monday: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Everyday life can be stressful even for kids! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Chess Open Play: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Back of the Yards (2111 W. 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop by on Fridays for casual open play chess. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Zone: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Near North (310 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL 60610). When: Dec 1 and Dec 3, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Come to Near North every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5pm for games, crafts, and good old fashioned hanging out! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Spycraft: Ciphers and Codes: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin (5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Ever wanted to have a secret language with a friend or learn how a queen hid her messages? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Adult Book Club: The Townsend Family Recipe for Disaster: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin-Irving (6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join the Austin-Irving branch for a discussion of The Townsend Family Recipe for Disaster by Shauna Robinson. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Crafting Corner: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Brighton Park (4314 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632). When: Nov 11 and Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Do you want to make more crafts in 2026? For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Legler Youth Action Table Meeting: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join the Legler Youth Action Table for our next scheduled meeting. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Toman (2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. LEGO® fans rejoice! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Full details on the library's page.

Kings & Queens Game Night: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Altgeld (955 E. 131st Street, Chicago, IL 60827). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Join us at the library for a night of card games. 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. Thanksgiving Rock Painting: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Jeffery Manor (2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Kids can join us in the library to paint their own Thanksgiving‑themed rocks, using bright colors and fun designs like turkeys, leaves and pumpkins. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.

Tween Tuesday: Acrylic Pour Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Archer Heights (5055 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us for a bimonthly craft just for tweens! For: Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Adult Coloring: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Gage Park (2807 W. 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60632). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Join us at the Gage Park Branch for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.