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Tape Resist Art at Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (Nov 14)
Tape Resist Art: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Try out this simple, but cool method of creating an abstract masterpiece! For: Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Knit and Crochet Circle at Little Italy (Dec 2)
Knit and Crochet Circle: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Italy (1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for some crafting! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Sensory Bottles and Play Time at Oriole Park (Nov 23)
Sensory Bottles and Play Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Oriole Park (7454 W. Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Create your own calming sensory toy using soap, sequins and plastic letters. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Toddler Story Time at Hegewisch (Dec 7)
Toddler Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Hegewisch (3048 E. 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60633). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Come and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Merry Maker Market at Avalon (Dec 5)
Merry Maker Market: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Avalon (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join us for a Holiday Craft Fair celebrating creativity and community. For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Mahjong Mondays at Little Italy (Mondays, Nov 16 to 30)
Mahjong Mondays: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Italy (1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Interested in learning how to play American Mahjong? For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program at Harold Washington Library Center (Mondays, Nov 16 to 30)
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Whether you’re journaling, starting a screenplay, crafting an article for work, or putting the finishing touches on your novel, we provide a quiet place to get some work done amongst peers! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program at Harold Washington Library Center (Dec 7)
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Monday, Dec 7, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Whether you’re journaling, starting a screenplay, crafting an article for work, or putting the finishing touches on your novel, we provide a quiet place to get some work done amongst peers! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie at Harold Washington Library Center (Mondays, Nov...
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us in the Popular Library at the Harold Washington Library Center for an English language class led by Erie House . For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Family Story Time at Chinatown (Nov 12 and Nov 19)
Family Story Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Chinatown (2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616). When: Nov 12 and Nov 19, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Your child learns best when having fun! For: Babies: 0 to 18 months, Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years, Toddlers: 18 to 36 months. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
LEGO® at the Library at Albany Park (Nov 19 and Nov 26)
LEGO® at the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Albany Park (3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808). When: Nov 19 and Nov 26, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Become an expert builder at the library. 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.
LEGO® at the Library at Albany Park (Dec 3)
LEGO® at the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Albany Park (3401 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625-4808). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Become an expert builder at the library. 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.