Free Classes

Dinovember Story Time and Play: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Little Italy (1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Get ready to ROAR at this dinosaur-themed story time for Dinovember! For: 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, Bezazian (1226 W. Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL 60640). When: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in to our monthly LEGO® club, where you can build on your own or try a design challenge. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

LEGO® at the Library: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Scottsdale (4101 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. We supply the bricks. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Time: Neurodiverse: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park (6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626). When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Neurodiverse teens from Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow (PACTT) come once a week for teen activities: like reading, coloring and or painting, board games, and Legos. 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. Never too Old to Game: Adult Video Gaming: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Englewood (1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Adults are never too old to play video games. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.

Tween Club: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Logan Square (3030 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Join this weekly afternoon crafting session for tweens, enjoy a snack, play video games and socialize with library friends! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Time: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Rogers Park (6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Join us every Friday for fun teen activities. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Real Ones Read: Long Way Down: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Loop (122 N. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60607). When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Discuss the beginning of Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years, Tweens: 10 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Read, Write, Draw: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Legler Regional (115 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624). When: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us as we read a story together then create by drawing and writing. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

[TEENS CRAFTS, GAMES AND PLAY]: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Town (1625 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622). When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Come play the Nintendo Switch after school! For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Mindful Monday: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Everyday life can be stressful even for kids! For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Teen Chess Open Play: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Back of the Yards (2111 W. 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60609). When: Fridays, Nov 13 to 27, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop by on Fridays for casual open play chess. For: Teens: 13 to 19 years. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.