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Little Library, Big Games at Canaryville (Nov 12 and Nov 27)
Little Library, Big Games: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Nov 12 and Nov 27, 2026, times vary. We're a small branch but we have some BIG, oversized versions of Sorry!, checkers and chess, Jenga and more to play! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Makedo® Cardboard Construction at Canaryville (Nov 11 and Nov 24)
Makedo® Cardboard Construction: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Nov 11 and Nov 24, 2026, times vary. You bring your imagination and engineering skills, and we supply the cardboard and makedo ® tools to create whatever you can dream up ! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
STEAM Time at Canaryville (Nov 23)
STEAM Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Build! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Board Game Night at South Chicago (Nov 12)
Board Game Night: a free program at Chicago Public Library, South Chicago (9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us at South Chicago Branch for a night of fun, snacks, and board games! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Mahjong Club at Clearing (Fridays, Nov 13 to 27)
Mahjong Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Clearing (6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL 60638). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Come and play Mahjong at the library. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Art Book Club: Ways of Seeing by John Berger at Harold Washington Library Center (Dec 3)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Art Book Club: Ways of Seeing by John Berger: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Read and discuss the classic book that changed the way generations of artists and thinkers look at art. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Teen Sewing Hour at Gage Park (Tuesdays, Nov 10 to 24)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Teen Sewing Hour: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Gage Park (2807 W. 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60632). When: Tuesdays, Nov 10 to 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Visit Gage Park to learn (very) basic sewing skills! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.
The Artist's Studio at the Library at Woodson Regional (Dec 7)
The Artist's Studio at the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Discover and create in this self-guided open studio program sponsored by the Art Institute of Chicago ! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Teen Introduction to Weaving at Back of the Yards (Nov 23)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Teen Introduction to Weaving: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Back of the Yards (2111 W. 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Learn some basic weaving and create a piece of textile art to call your own. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Full details on the library's page.
Hot Cocoa and Crafts at Independence (Nov 24)
Hot Cocoa and Crafts: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Independence (4024 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Stop by the library for hot cocoa and crafts. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Wonder and Words: Family Storytime at Edgebrook (Dec 1)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Wonder and Words: Family Storytime: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Edgebrook (5331 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This family story time pops up three weeks each month with joyful songs, rhymes, and stories. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Full details on the library's page.
Mahjong Club at Clearing (Dec 4)
Mahjong Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Clearing (6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL 60638). When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Come and play Mahjong at the library. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.