Free Classes

Mixed Media Making: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Portage-Cragin (5108 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Come make with us! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Think and Tinker Thursday's: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Kelly (6151 S. Normal Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60621). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us every other Thursday for an hour of creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Complete one of our design challenges or let your imagination run wild. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Merlo (644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657). When: Nov 11 and Nov 18, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Complete one of our design challenges or let your imagination run wild. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Countdown to Doomsday Series: Avengers, Infinity War (2018): a free program at Chicago Public Library, Wrightwood-Ashburn (8530 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for the second feature in our three-part Countdown to Doomsday Series, Avengers: Infinity War (2018) The Avengers assemble their power in order to fight their collective enemy, Thanos, before he can wreak havoc... For: Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Learn Basic Computer Skills: a free program at Chicago Public Library, South Chicago (9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Looking for basic computer skills? For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Tech Lab: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Step into the YOUmedia Teen Tech Lab to explore technology, create digital projects, and build new skills. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

YOUmedia Takeover: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Wrightwood-Ashburn (8530 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652). When: Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 and Dec 4, 2026, 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Join us for an engaging afternoon with tweens and teens exploring media, technology, gaming and hands-on activities. 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. Tummy Time for Babies: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Logan Square (3030 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Monday, Nov 30, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. An introduction to story time for babies featuring stories and songs specifically for this age group. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months. Full details on the library's page.

Beginning Chess: a free program at Chicago Public Library, South Chicago (9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Chess is a game that has been played and studied for well over a thousand years. For: Adults: 18 and up, Kids: 6 to 13 years, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family Fun Fest: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Sunday, Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Stop in for an open house celebration with play activities, music, art and more for children and families. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Book Discussion: Yellowface: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Hegewisch (3048 E. 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60633). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for a discussion of Yellowface by R.F. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.