Free Classes

Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Altgeld (955 E. 131st Street, Chicago, IL 60827). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Join us for story time, where children enjoy fun stories, songs and activities. 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.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Independence (4024 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the imagination. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Comic Art Workshop with Optimist Comics: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Calling all young creators! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.

Block Play: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Grab a friend and head over to play with blocks at the library! 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.

Adult Book Club: The Berry Pickers: a free program at Chicago Public Library, McKinley Park (1915 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Join McKinley Park for a discussion of a different book each month. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Simple Stitches Crochet Club: Study Hall: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin-Irving (6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for our very popular Austin-Irving Simple Stitches Crochet Club: Study Hall. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Simple Stitches Crochet Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin-Irving (6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for our very popular Austin-Irving Simple Stitches Crochet Club. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Preschool Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, King (3436 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us for stories and songs followed by time for coloring, crafts or open play. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Preschool Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, King (3436 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us for stories and songs followed by time for coloring, crafts or open play. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Stage Prop Workshop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Nov 10 and Nov 24, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Help make props for the plays written and performed during the Woodson Youth Theatre Festival. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Stage Prop Workshop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Help make props for the plays written and performed during the Woodson Youth Theatre Festival. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Tape Resist Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Try out this simple, but cool method of creating an abstract masterpiece! For: Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.