Free Classes

Crafternoon: Tornado in a Jar: a free program at Boston Public Library, Mattapan (1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come get crafty with us and make a tornado in a jar! For: Children (Ages 3, 5), Children (Ages 6-12), Children (Birth-Age 5), Families, Grades 5-8, Tweens (Ages 9-12). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Art Afternoon (Ages 5-12): a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Thursdays, Nov 12 to 26, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM. Drop in to make some fun art! For: Children (Ages 3, 5), Children (Ages 6-12), Families. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Crafternoon: a free program at Boston Public Library, North End (25 Parmenter St, Boston, MA 02113). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Join Ms. For: Children (Ages 3, 5), Children (Ages 6-12). Full details on the library's page.

Photography Mix Media [#Teencentral]: a free program at Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square (700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. In this photography workshop for teens, you'll play with light and perspective to show how small choices can totally transform a photo. For: Teens (Ages 13-18). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Anime Club: a free program at Boston Public Library, Hyde Park (35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136). When: Thursdays, Nov 12 to 26, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us in the afternoons all year at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime! For: Teens (Ages 13-18), Tweens (Ages 9-12). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Senior Sewing: a free program at Boston Public Library, Mattapan (1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126). When: Nov 12 to Nov 30, several dates, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Come down to the library and share your sewing projects with other seniors. For: Older Adults. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO Club (Ages 5-12): a free program at Boston Public Library, Charlestown (179 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129). When: Thursdays, Nov 12 to 26, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. We welcome children aged 5-12 to build with LEGO bricks and baseplates, whatever their imagination can create! For: Children (Ages 6-12). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

All-Ages Story Time: a free program at Boston Public Library, Uphams Corner (500 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125). When: Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Join Ms. For: Children (Birth-Age 5), Families. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Pre School Storytime: a free program at Boston Public Library, Jamaica Plain (30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130). When: Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for Pre-School Storytime. For: Children (Birth-Age 5). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Toddler Story Time: a free program at Boston Public Library, West Roxbury (1961 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132). When: Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Little ones ages 0 to 5 are invited to join Miss Annette for a story time with books, songs, movement, and finger play in the Community Room. For: Children (Birth-Age 5). Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Information Session for Adult English Learners: a free program at Boston Public Library, West End (151 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114). When: Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Are you an adult English Language Learner looking for resources, support, and ways to practice? For: All Adults. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. LEGO Builders Club: a free program at Boston Public Library, Grove Hall (41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121). When: Nov 11 and Nov 25, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM. Children ages 6-12 are invited to build with our collection of LEGO bricks and Mega Blocks. For: Children (Ages 6-12), Families, Tweens (Ages 9-12). Full details on the library's page.