Free Classes

LEGO® and Games Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Lincoln Belmont (1659 W. Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Young builders can use their imaginations to create with LEGO bricks or one of our other building sets and/or play games. 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. WTTW Kids Learn & Play: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mayfair (4400 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. Calling all preschoolers! For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Full details on the library's page.

Learn to Screen Print a Tote Bag With Alex: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Lawn (4020 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Interested in learning how to screen print? For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 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. Jewelry Making Workshop with Joy Joshua: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chicago Bee (3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. During this immersive and hands-on course, students will embark on a journey to discover the art of creating unique jewelry pieces using beads, raw materials, and metals. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

The Ground Between Us (2020): a free program at Chicago Public Library, Toman (2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Join us for a screening of The Ground Between Us. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Stitch and Knit Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Toman (2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Calling all knitters, crocheters, and embroidery enthusiasts! For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.

Avalon Cookbook Club: Betty Crocker Cookbook: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Avalon (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join Avalon Cookbook Club for a discussion of Betty Crocker Cookbook . For: Adults: 18 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. Avalon Grooves: Line Dancing Lesson: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Avalon (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for an evening of fun with a beginners Line Dancing Lesson by instructors from Desueño Dance Company. For: Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.

The Artist's Studio at the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Greater Grand Crossing (1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Create an artwork to honor a special time spent with family or friends, inspired by images of family togetherness by artists including Romare Bearden, Mary Cassatt and Suzuki Harunobu during this self-guided open studio... For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Chair Fitness Class: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Oriole Park (7454 W. Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Join instructor Michele Crump for a 45-minute seated, low-intensity workout combining cardio, strength and flexibility training. 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. English Language Learning (ESL/ELL) Course / Curso de Inglés: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Humboldt Park (1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Do you want to Learn English? For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Operation Space Station: High Risk Build: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Jeffery Manor (2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.