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Family Reading Night at Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Nov 19)
Family Reading Night: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Whitney M. Young, Jr. (415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for a special evening that begins with an engaging story time and continues with open, cozy free‑reading time for families to enjoy together. 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.
Bath Bombs at Humboldt Park (Nov 18)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Bath Bombs: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Humboldt Park (1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Join us as we make DIY bath bombs. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
DIY Adult Crafts: Mason Jar Luminary at Chicago Lawn (Dec 1)
DIY Adult Crafts: Mason Jar Luminary: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chicago Lawn (6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Light up the holidays with a snowy mason jar tea light holder. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Developmental Playgroup at Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Dec 2)
Developmental Playgroup: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Whitney M. Young, Jr. (415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us for a special playgroup featuring sensory activities that support healthy cognitive, social, and physical development. 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.
Craft Lab Saturday: Salt Scrub at Archer Heights (Nov 14)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Craft Lab Saturday: Salt Scrub: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Archer Heights (5055 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Come out to try a new craft, socialize, and have fun. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Storybook Yoga with Brain to Belly Kids Yoga at Humboldt Park (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Storybook Yoga with Brain to Belly Kids Yoga: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Humboldt Park (1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join us for Storybook Yoga with Brain to Belly Kids Yoga! For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Full details on the library's page.
English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) Course/Curso de Inglés at Austin (Nov 10 to Nov 26, several dates)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) Course/Curso de Inglés: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin (5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644). When: Nov 10 to Nov 26, several dates, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Do you want to learn English? For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Full details on the library's page.
English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) Course/Curso de Inglés at Austin (Dec 1 and Dec 3)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) Course/Curso de Inglés: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin (5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644). When: Dec 1 and Dec 3, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Do you want to learn English? For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Harsh Readers Circle: Special Event with The Bridge: ConstelNation at Woodson Regional (Nov 12)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Harsh Readers Circle: Special Event with The Bridge: ConstelNation: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Chicago would not be one of the world's most unique music centers if not for decades of Black people migrating here from the South. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Season's Greetings Card Signing and Social Gathering at Edgewater (Nov 29)
Season's Greetings Card Signing and Social Gathering: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Edgewater (6000 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660). When: Sunday, Nov 29, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join us to sign holiday cards that will be distributed to residents in nursing homes, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities in Andersonville, Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. For: Adults: 18 and up, Kids: 6 to 13 years, Seniors: 55 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Learn to Wire Wrap a Pendant With Kirin at Harold Washington Library Center (Dec 3)
Learn to Wire Wrap a Pendant With Kirin: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Interested in turning your favorite stones, gems, and keepsakes into wearable art? For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Music and Movement Story Time with Ms. My at Uptown (Nov 13)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Music and Movement Story Time with Ms. My: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Uptown (929 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613). When: Friday, Nov 13, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join Ms. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Full details on the library's page.