Free Events & Activities in Illinois

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

Kitchell Memorial Library

Kitchell Memorial Library · 300 SE 5th Street, Morrisonville, IL

Library Program in Morrisonville, IL

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Workshop with Luis Tubens

Starts in 36 min · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin Branch · 5108 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Vodak-East Side Branch · 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Rochester Public Library District

Rochester Public Library District · 1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL

Library Program in Rochester, IL

Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

Sherman Public Library District

Sherman Public Library District · 2100 East Andrew Road, Sherman, IL

Library Program in Sherman, IL

DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

Starts in 36 min · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

Taylorville Public Library

Taylorville Public Library · 121 West Vine Street, Taylorville, IL

Library Program in Taylorville, IL

World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi

Starts in 36 min · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL

Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Williamsville Public Library

Williamsville Public Library · 217 North Elm Street, Williamsville, IL

Library Program in Williamsville, IL

Film Screening: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Riverton Village Library

Riverton Village Library · 1200 East Riverton Road, Riverton, IL

Library Program in Riverton, IL

Nature and Garden Club

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

Little Builder's Club

Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · South Chicago Branch · 9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–12

Decatur Public Library

Decatur Public Library · 130 North Franklin Street, Decatur, IL

Library Program in Decatur, IL

Teen Anime and Manga Club

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Gage Park Branch · 2807 W. 55th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Teen Advisory Group

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Pulaski · 4300 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Pawnee Public Library

Pawnee Public Library · 613 Douglas Street, Pawnee, IL

Library Program in Pawnee, IL

Perler Bead Club

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Cookbook Club: The Chinese Way Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors

Tue, Apr 14, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL

Forsyth Public Library

Forsyth Public Library · 268 South Elwood Street, Forsyth, IL

Library Program in Forsyth, IL

Knight Moves: Chess Club

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

Divernon Township Library

Divernon Township Library · 221 South Second Street, Divernon, IL

Library Program in Divernon, IL

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

Happening now · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Adult Book Club: Cultish

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Austin-Irving Branch · 6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Lincoln Library

Lincoln Library · 326 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL

Library Program in Springfield, IL

Finance 101 with Illinois Comptroller's Office

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Pullman Branch · 830 W. 119th Street, Chicago, IL

Adult Book Discussion: A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Old Capitol Farmers Market · S 4th St & E Adams St, Springfield, IL

Farmers Market in Springfield, IL

Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas

Tue, Apr 14, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Toman Branch · 2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL

I-Cash: Unclaimed Property Assistance with the Illinois State Treasurer's Office

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · West Pullman Branch · 830 W. 119th Street, Chicago, IL

Stonington Township Public Library

Stonington Township Public Library · 500 East North Street, Stonington, IL

Library Program in Stonington, IL

Learn Chess with Dave

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Walker Branch · 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

Blue Mound Memorial Library District

Blue Mound Memorial Library District · 213 North Saint Marie Street, Blue Mound, IL

Library Program in Blue Mound, IL

Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

Starts in 36 min · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin · 5108 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

South Macon Public Library District

South Macon Public Library District · 451 West Glenn Street, Macon, IL

Library Program in Macon, IL

Harold's Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

Adult Book Club: Such a Fun Age /Club de Libros de Adultos: Los Mejores Anos

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Mount Pulaski Public Library District

Mount Pulaski Public Library District · 320 North Washington Street, Mount Pulaski, IL

Library Program in Mount Pulaski, IL

Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Open Block Play

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mount Greenwood Branch · 11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL