Free Classes

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 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.

Douglass Maker Lab: Open Shop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Douglass (3353 W. 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Welcome to Douglass Maker Lab! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Fall Game Day: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Blackstone (4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Let your little ones partake in a day of Saturday play. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Stargazing: Scopes in the City: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Humboldt Park (1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us to take a look up at the night sky through a telescope! For: Adults: 18 and up, Kids: 6 to 13 years, Seniors: 55 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.

Open Play Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, North Austin (5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Join us for a drop-in open play time! 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.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Breast Cancer Awareness: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Rosalind Seals, of Ascension Medical Group, will present information about the High-Risk Breast Clinic, a cancer prevention and wellness program. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

Mad Science: Early Americas: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Avalon (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Nov 17 and Nov 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us for science that explores cultures during the beginning of America- both indigenous and pilgrim! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family Art Studio Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, North Pulaski (4300 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639). When: Friday, Nov 27, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in during this open art studio time for families. 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.

Open Play Wednesdays: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Hegewisch (3048 E. 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60633). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Open play with building blocks and other age-appropriate building toys. For: Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Play Day: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Independence (4024 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 10:15 AM to 1:00 PM. Visit the library for open, unstructured play time. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, 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.

Teen Reading Discussion: Saints of the Household: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Avalon (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join the Teen Librarian to explore Ari Tison's book Saints of the Household , which follows Max and Jay, Bribri American brothers growing up with a physically abusive father and struggling with the aftermath of their... For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Time: Neurodiverse: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park (6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626). When: Tuesdays, Nov 10 to 24, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Neurodiverse teens from Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow (PACTT) come once a week for teen activities: like reading, coloring and or painting, board games, and Legos. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.