Free Classes

Bilingual Family Time | West Side: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, West Side Branch (713 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join us for a bilingual storytime filled with fun stories, movement, and music activities. For: 0-5 Years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Library League: Because Great Stories Are Better Together: a free program at Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, Mariemont Branch Library (3810 Pocahontas Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This book club is designed to give tweens and their adults a shared space to read and explore stories together. For: Children, Teens. Full details on the library's page.

Westside Queer Book Club: a free program at Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, Westwood Branch Library (3345 Epworth Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211). When: Monday, Nov 30, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hosted by the LGBTQIA+ Staff Work Group, join us to read and discuss books by and about people across the gender and sexuality spectrum. For: Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Kid Tuesday: a free program at Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, Westwood Branch Library (3345 Epworth Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211). When: Nov 10 and Nov 17, 2026, 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM. Hang out in the library meeting room after school and have fun playing games! For: Children. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family Storytime | Main Library: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Library (111 Library Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503). When: Nov 16 and Nov 30, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. These storytimes feature great books, songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. For: 0-5 Years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Beadwork Workshop for Adults: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Library (111 Library Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for a hands-on beadwork workshop led by Bead & Powwow Supply, a small Indigenous-owned business dedicated to uplifting Indigenous arts, crafts, and fashion. For: Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Beadwork Workshop for Teens: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Library (111 Library Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for a hands-on beadwork workshop led by Bead & Powwow Supply, a small Indigenous-owned business dedicated to uplifting Indigenous arts, crafts, and fashion. For: Teens. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Popular Pages Book Club | Yankee Clipper: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, Yankee Clipper Branch (2025 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for our monthly book club! For: Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Toddler Time | West Side: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, West Side Branch (713 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Bring your toddlers to share fun stories, songs, and rhymes, and learn together! For: 0-5 Years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Toddler Time | Ottawa Hills: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, Ottawa Hills Branch (1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506). When: Nov 13 and Nov 20, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Bring your toddlers to share fun stories, songs, and rhymes, and learn together! For: 0-5 Years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Baby & Me | Van Belkum: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, Van Belkum Branch (1563 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505). When: Nov 13 and Nov 20, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. For: 0-5 Years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: a free program at Grand Rapids Public Library, Main Library (111 Library Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start? For: Teens. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.