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Learn Chess Basics for Adults at Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Nov 21)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Learn Chess Basics for Adults: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Whitney M. Young, Jr. (415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619). When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Participants will be taught basic chess skills. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Chair Yoga at Woodson Regional (Nov 10)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Chair Yoga: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM. Chair yoga is a gentler style of yoga that is mostly done in a chair, however certain standing poses are included. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Full details on the library's page.
November Adult Book Discussion: My Friends by Fredrik Backman at Bucktown-Wicker Park (Nov 21)
November Adult Book Discussion: My Friends by Fredrik Backman: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Bucktown-Wicker Park (1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join us in November to discuss My Friends , a novel by Fredrik Backman. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Learn Basic Chinese Conversation at West Pullman (Nov 30)
Learn Basic Chinese Conversation: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Pullman (830 W. 119th Street, Chicago, IL 60643). When: Monday, Nov 30, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Learn the basics of Chinese conversation for everyone. For: Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Create A Vision Board for 2027 at Mount Greenwood (Dec 1)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Create A Vision Board for 2027: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mount Greenwood (11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Get ready for 2027! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
DIY Adult Crafts: Wood Ornament at Chicago Lawn (Nov 10)
DIY Adult Crafts: Wood Ornament: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chicago Lawn (6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Get ready for fall and decorate a wood ornament! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) at Canaryville (Nov 21)
Edward Scissorhands (1990): a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Join us for a screening of Edward Scissorhands (1990) A family takes in a young man with scissors for hands. For: Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Cookbook Café Book Club: What Can I Bring? at Lincoln Park (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Cookbook Café Book Club: What Can I Bring?: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Lincoln Park (1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. If you like cooking or just browsing through cookbooks, join Lincoln Park's Cookbook Café Book Club for What Can I Bring? For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Monday Night Open Mic at Rogers Park (Nov 30)
Monday Night Open Mic: 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 7:30 PM. Did you know that the branch has a new sound system and speakers? For: Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Music For Self-Care: Share A Favorite Song! at Rogers Park (Nov 11)
Music For Self-Care: Share A Favorite Song!: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park (6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. A popular program here at Rogers Park that is all about music appreciation combined with music therapy. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
YOUmedia Lab at Jefferson Park (Dec 7)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. YOUmedia Lab: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Jefferson Park (5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Game, draw, craft, design something, listen to music, there's a lot of ways to enjoy the teen space. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.
Teen Crafts: Autumn Creations at Dunning (Nov 16)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Teen Crafts: Autumn Creations: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Dunning (7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Join us to make your autumn-inspired clay magnets or paint a coaster to take home! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.