Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. ESL: English Language Conversation Practice: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Italy (1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Improve your ability to communicate in English. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

Bridgeport Knitting Circle: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to come to the Bridgeport Knitting Circle. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teens Pool League: 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 6:30 PM. Drop in to use our billiards table to play a game of pool with your peers. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Hegewisch (3048 E. 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60633). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Calling all LEGO® fans, builders and future engineers! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Tales for Twos and Threes: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mayfair (4400 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Join us on Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Mini Fridge Magnets: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Come make fridge magnets with us! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Art Club: Paint and Swap: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Humboldt Park (1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Come to YOUmedia and have fun with Paint and Swap! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

The Hunger Games Trivia: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. How well do you know the world of The Hunger Games? For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Art Club: Notebook & Bookmark Decorating: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Humboldt Park (1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Use our collection of stickers, stencils, markers, and more to decorate notebooks and bookmarks, while supplies last. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Little Readers Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park (6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626). When: Nov 17 and Nov 24, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join Ms. For: Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. 3D Printing for Kids: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Vodak-East Side (3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. An introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the library's 3D printer! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.

Kids Create: Stickers, Stencils and Stamps: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Enjoy a relaxed art activity exploring a different art medium each session, led by one of your friendly librarians. 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.