Free Classes

Gamers' Zone: Teen Gaming: a free program at Chicago Public Library, King (3436 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for Gamers' Zone! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Pulitzer on the Road Exhibit: A Guided Tour: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us for a guided discussion and tour of the exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire on the 5th floor of Harold Washington Library Center. For: Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Tween Food Lab: Candy, Slime and Gumdrop Bridges: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Tween Food Crafting: Edible Creations and Challenges is a hands-on program designed to introduce tweens to creativity, problem-solving and basic STEM concepts through fun food-based activities. For: Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

The Artist’s Studio at the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Obama Presidential Center (6021 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637). When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Discover your creativity at The Artist’s Studio in the Library! 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.

LEGO® Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Regional (4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM. Calling all LEGO® enthusiasts and engineers! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Gamers' Zone: Teen Gaming: a free program at Chicago Public Library, King (3436 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). When: Tuesdays, Nov 10 to 24, 2026, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us for Gamers' Zone! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Beatmaking Basics: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Whitney M. Young, Jr. (415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Song lyrics tell the story, but the beat carries the heart and soul. For: 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. Paint, Sip and Snack: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Englewood (1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Relax by painting, having something to drink, and chewing on some tasty snacks. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

Adult Grab & Go: Christmas Canary Ornament Kit: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Canaryville (642 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Friday, Nov 27, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Stop by the Canaryville Branch and grab a holiday Adult Grab & Go Kit. For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Kids and Tween Craft Carts: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Village (2311 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Stop by to make a themed craft or create art on your own. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Kids and Tween Craft Carts: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Village (2311 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Stop by to make a themed craft or create art on your own. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Shrinky Dink Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Dunning (7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us for a fun afternoon making your own Shrinky Dink designs. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.