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Tinkering Time: Chess Club at West Loop (Nov 12 and Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Tinkering Time: Chess Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Loop (122 N. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, times vary. Ever had an interest in learning how to play chess? For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Wind Down Wednesday: Adult BINGO and Hot Cocoa at South Chicago (Nov 18)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Wind Down Wednesday: Adult BINGO and Hot Cocoa: a free program at Chicago Public Library, South Chicago (9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Bring a friend, play BINGO and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Full details on the library's page.
1,2,3 Book Club at West Belmont (Nov 11 and Nov 18)
1,2,3 Book Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Belmont (3104 N. Narragansett Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Nov 11 and Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Kids in first, second and third grade are invited to join us for their own after-school early literacy club. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Sulzer Chess Meetup at Sulzer Regional (Sundays, Nov 15 to 29)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Sulzer Chess Meetup: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Regional (4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625). When: Sundays, Nov 15 to 29, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Join us to play some chess and meet new friends! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Crafternoon Wednesdays at Lincoln Park (Nov 11)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Crafternoon Wednesdays: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Lincoln Park (1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Calling all creative, artistic and innovative kids! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Baby Time at Merlo (Nov 12 and Nov 19)
Baby Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Join us for 30-minute story times emphasizing adult-child interaction and bonding. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Baby Time at Merlo (Dec 3)
Baby Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Join us for 30-minute story times emphasizing adult-child interaction and bonding. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Baby Time at Merlo (Nov 12 and Nov 19)
Baby Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Join us for 30-minute story times emphasizing adult-child interaction and bonding. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Baby Time at Merlo (Dec 3)
Baby Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Join us for 30-minute story times emphasizing adult-child interaction and bonding. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Preschool Story Time at Merlo (Nov 17)
Preschool Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Preschoolers have a blast and get ready to read in these 30-minute playful and active story times. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Science Club at Bezazian (Nov 16)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Science Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Bezazian (1226 W. Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL 60640). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us for stories, crafts, experiments and hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Game Night at Austin (Mondays, Nov 16 to 30)
Game Night: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Austin (5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for a relaxed evening of board games at the library. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.