Free Classes

Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club: The Starless Sea: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Regional (4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This month the Sulzer Regional Library will be reading The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern Zachary Ezra Rawlins discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

THIN Book Club: Small Boat: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Lincoln Belmont (1659 W. Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for Lincoln Belmont's thin* book discussion of Small Boat by Vincent Delecroix. For: Adults: 18 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. Near North Book Discussion: Autocracy, Inc.: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Near North (310 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL 60610). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join Near North Branch for a lively discussion of Autocracy, Inc by Anne Applebaum. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

Club de Libros en Español: La maestría del amor: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Scottsdale (4101 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us this month as we discuss: La maestría del amor by Miguel Ruiz. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Children's Craft: Junk Journals: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Whitney M. Young, Jr. (415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Meet some new friends and make a one-of-a-kind junk journal, made from repurposed or secondhand materials. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you must confirm by email before you come. Come see how a real Spanish espadrille is sewn by hand, then give it a try yourself. Diego Arnedo of Diegos shows the traditional La Rioja hand stitching in his studio in Saint-Bruno, and you sew a few stitches on an espadrille. You won't take the espadrille home, but you'll know how it's done. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Free. Confirm by email to hello@freeyo.org. In English, French or Spanish.

Important: free, but you must confirm by email before you come. Come see how a real Spanish espadrille is sewn by hand, then give it a try yourself. Diego Arnedo of Diegos shows the traditional La Rioja hand stitching in his studio in Saint-Bruno, and you sew a few stitches on an espadrille. You won't take the espadrille home, but you'll know how it's done. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Free. Confirm by email to hello@freeyo.org. In English, French or Spanish.

Join us for a holiday-themed Family Storytime and craft. Family program. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ruth E. Dickinson Branch, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Drop-in and try your hand at holiday craft, or two (or three!). Family program. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Ruth E. Dickinson Branch, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Manotick Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us! We are all connected through story. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Manotick Branch, on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Vanier Branch, on Friday, December 18, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. It is a free Ottawa Public Library program at Blackburn Hamlet Branch, on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.