Free Classes

Toy Skateboard Science Showdown: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Blackstone (4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Join the Kenwood High School STEMsters Club for a hands-on physics lesson! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family Craft Night: Dream Catchers: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Roden (6083 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Did you know that dream catchers originated in Ojibwe culture around the Great Lakes? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Tween Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Logan Square (3030 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Join this weekly afternoon crafting session for tweens, enjoy a snack, play video games and socialize with library friends! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Cozy Crayon Candlemaking: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Loop (122 N. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Celebrate fall by making colorful scented candles out of broken crayons. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

DIY Crafts and Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Walker (11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643). When: Nov 16 and Nov 30, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Let's get creative! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Puzzlemania: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chicago Bee (3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Do you like working on puzzles? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Puzzlemania: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chicago Bee (3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Nov 17 and Nov 24, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Do you like working on puzzles? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® at the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Scottsdale (4101 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. We supply the bricks. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Learn to Embroider: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Loop (122 N. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Learn how to design and sew an embroidery project. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Come Play Chess with Us: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chicago Bee (3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Image courtesy of: teachbesideme.com Come and join us at the Chicago Bee Library with facilitator eMadeline Morgan starting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2pm to 3pm! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Thankful For My Friends: DIY Friendship Bracelets: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us in YOUmedia as we celebrate the friends we're thankful for by making friendship bracelets! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come see if you can complete a LEGO® challenge or just let your imagination run wild. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.