Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Make Your Own Slime: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Jeffery Manor (2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Get creative with us and make your own slime. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.

Brain Health Tuesdays: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Avalon (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us Tuesday mornings as we watch the Brain Health Series from the DFSS Chicago. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 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. YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Want to reserve the YOUmedia HWLC Recording Studio? For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. The Brainerd Bakers: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Brainerd (1350 W. 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60620). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join the Brainerd Branch as we start a monthly meetup for those who love to bake. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

Science Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Blackstone (4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615). When: Nov 14 and Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Calling all elementary schoolers! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Fall Preschool Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Italy (1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Fall is here! For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Science Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Blackstone (4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Calling all elementary schoolers! 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. Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Logan Square (3030 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Acoustic guitar story time led by Ms. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Full details on the library's page.

Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Blackstone (4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. For: 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. Preschool Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mount Greenwood (11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655). When: Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25, 2026, 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. Join us for this fun program of stories, songs, stretches and a craft! For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Paint and Sip: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Altgeld (955 E. 131st Street, Chicago, IL 60827). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. A chill painting night with friends and juice. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

[TEENS CRAFTS, GAMES AND PLAY]: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Town (1625 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Come play the Nintendo Switch after school! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.