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Meet Chester Commodore: Drawing and Illustration 101 at Bezazian (Nov 11)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Meet Chester Commodore: Drawing and Illustration 101: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Bezazian (1226 W. Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL 60640). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Chester Commodore was one of the most influential and acclaimed African American cartoonists of the twentieth century. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.
Sulzer Maker Lab: Open Shop at Sulzer Regional (Dec 3)
Sulzer Maker Lab: Open Shop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Regional (4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Welcome to the Sulzer Regional Maker Lab! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Graphic Novel Discussion: Ginseng Roots at Rogers Park (Nov 30)
Graphic Novel Discussion: Ginseng Roots: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park (6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626). When: Monday, Nov 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join the Rogers Park Branch as we read and discuss Craig Thompson's Ginseng Roots . For: Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Robotics and Coding Workshop at Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Nov 19)
Robotics and Coding Workshop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Whitney M. Young, Jr. (415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. In this informative workshop, members of the FTC Robotics Team Robophins 3216 of Whitney Young High School presents their introduction to Computer-Aided Design! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Robotics and Coding Workshop at Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Dec 3)
Robotics and Coding Workshop: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Whitney M. Young, Jr. (415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. In this informative workshop, members of the FTC Robotics Team Robophins 3216 of Whitney Young High School presents their introduction to Computer-Aided Design! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Storypalooza at Edgewater (Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25)
Storypalooza: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Edgewater (6000 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660). When: Wednesdays, Nov 11 to 25, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join Mr. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Storypalooza at Edgewater (Dec 2)
Storypalooza: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Edgewater (6000 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join Mr. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
OBOC Young Readers Club: The Lion of Mars at Independence (Nov 17)
OBOC Young Readers Club: The Lion of Mars: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Independence (4024 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Curious what it might really feel like to grow up on Mars? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
OBOC Young Readers Club: The Lion of Mars at Toman (Nov 18)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. OBOC Young Readers Club: The Lion of Mars: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Toman (2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Curious what it might really feel like to grow up on Mars? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Operation Space Station: Science and Survival at Jeffery Manor (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Jeffery Manor (2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity’s remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space... For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Tummy Time at South Shore (Nov 20)
Tummy Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, South Shore (2505 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60649). When: Friday, Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join us for an introduction to story time for new babies. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Teen Monday at Kelly (Mondays, Nov 16 to 30)
Teen Monday: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Kelly (6151 S. Normal Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60621). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join Kelly's YOUmedia on Teen Mondays. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.