Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Club (drop-in)
Glenview Public Library
Glenview Public Library, Community Room · Glenview, IL
1st and 2nd Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm; 3rd Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
Mahjong in Illinois
41 places to learn and play American Mahjong across 22 cities: 15 open play nights, 15 classes, 1 club, 9 instructors and 1 tournament. Most groups meet on Tuesdays and Mondays.
41 places
Glenview 6
Open playMTWTFSSOpen playMTWTFSSNorthShore Mahjongg Meetup Group
Dengeo's Glenview · Glenview, IL
Thursdays 1:30 pm at Dengeo's Glenview (2131 Willow Rd); Mondays 6:00 pm at Dengeo's Buffalo Grove (195 W Dundee Rd); RSVP on Meetup
ClassMTWTFSSLearn to Play Mahjong
Glenview Public Library
Glenview Public Library, Community Room West · Glenview, IL
Single sessions: Tue Oct 13, 2026 10am-12pm; Wed Dec 2 6:30-8:30pm; Tue Jan 5, 2027 10am; Tue Feb 2, 2027 12pm
ClassMTWTFSSMah Jongg Lessons (55+)
Glenview Park District
Park Center · Glenview, IL
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am; fall 2026 sections Sep 8-Oct 13 (1000032-A) and Oct 27-Dec 8 (1000032-B), both waitlisted
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong Strategy
Glenview Public Library
Glenview Public Library, Community Room West · Glenview, IL
Thu Jan 28, 2027 6:30-7:30pm; Tue Feb 9, 2027 10-11am
InstructorMTWTFSSThe Social Tiles
Glenview, IL
Mahjong 101/102 at Grandpa's (Mondays in Oct 2026); 3-week Beginner Series at Grandpa's Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14; Beginners League at Macushla (Wednesdays); seasonal Wednesday Night League; private lesso
Hinsdale 5
Open playMTWTFSSMah Jongg Open Play
Hinsdale Public Library
Hinsdale Public Library (Community Meeting Room) · Hinsdale, IL
2nd and 4th Mondays this fall, 6:30-8:30 pm (Sep 28, Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9, 2026); registration per date
Open playMTWTFSSMah Jongg Open Play (Wednesdays)
The Community House
The Community House · Hinsdale, IL
Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Sep 2-Dec 30, 2026; doors open 30 minutes before play; no registration
ClassMTWTFSSAmerican Mah Jongg Strategy Practice (With Online Gameplay)
Hinsdale Public Library
Hinsdale Public Library (Community Meeting Room) · Hinsdale, IL
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00-8:30 pm
ClassMTWTFSSBeginner Mah Jongg Lessons (Wednesdays)
The Community House
The Community House · Hinsdale, IL
4 weekly sessions: Wednesdays Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 2026 (times not listed); first two sessions mandatory
ClassMTWTFSSLearn to Play American Mah Jongg
Hinsdale Public Library
Hinsdale Public Library (Community Meeting Room) · Hinsdale, IL
Two-part class: Tue Dec 15, 2026, 9:30-11:30 am and Wed Dec 16, 2026; must attend both; registration opens Dec 1, 2026
Chicago 4
Open playMTWTFSSCanaryville Mahjong Club
Chicago Public Library - Canaryville Branch
Canaryville Branch, Chicago Public Library · Chicago, IL
Mon Oct 19, 2026 6-7:30pm (library says last session of 2026)
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Mondays
Chicago Public Library - Little Italy Branch
Little Italy Branch, Chicago Public Library · Chicago, IL
Mondays 12:30-3:30pm
InstructorChi-Town Mahj
Chicago, IL
Beginner and strategy lessons, open and guided play nights, private and corporate events across Chicago and suburbs (book online)
InstructorMTWTFSSMahj With Stacey
Chicago, IL
Mahjong 101/102/103 group classes; Monday Mahj Club social play in Lincoln Park; private and corporate events
Algonquin 3
Open playMTWTFSSDrop-In Mah Jongg Club
Algonquin Area Public Library District
Harnish Main Library · Algonquin, IL
Tuesdays and some Mondays, 10am-12pm
ClassMTWTFSSLearn to Play Mah Jongg (4 sessions)
Algonquin Area Public Library District
Harnish Main Library, Program Room · Algonquin, IL
Thursdays Jan 14-Feb 4, 2027, 10am-12pm; registration opens Nov 18, 2026
TournamentMTWTFSSAn American Mahjong Winter Tournament
Algonquin Area Public Library District
Harnish Main Library, Large Meeting Room · Algonquin, IL
Mon Dec 7, 2026, 10am-1pm (check-in 9:45am); registration opens Nov 18
Arlington Heights 2
ClassMTWTFSSAmerican Mah-Jongg: Beginner
District 214 Community Education
Forest View Educational Center · Arlington Heights, IL
Tue Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026, 2-4 pm; Wed Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 2026, 5-6:30 pm or 6:30-8 pm (all sections full / waiting list)
ClassMTWTFSSMah Jongg Beginner & Intermediate Classes
Arlington Heights Park District
Arlington Heights Senior Center · Arlington Heights, IL
Oct 19-Dec 7, 2026: Beginner Mon 10am-12pm or 2:30-4:30pm; Intermediate Mon 12:15-2:15pm; Intermediate Wed 12:30-2:30pm (Oct 21-Dec 9)
Northbrook 2
Open playMTWTFSSDrop-in Mahjong
Northbrook Park District
Northbrook Community Center Complex, Fireside Room · Northbrook, IL
Thursdays 9-11am, Jun 25-Dec 17, 2026 (no session Nov 26)
ClassMTWTFSSBeginning Mahjong
Northbrook Park District
Northbrook Community Center Complex · Northbrook, IL
Fall 2026 sections: Tue 4-5:30pm (Sep 8-Oct 20); Wed 4-5:30pm (Sep 9-Oct 21); Wed 3:30-5:30pm (Sep 30-Nov 4)
Park Ridge 2
ClassMTWTFSSLearn to Play Mahjong
Park Ridge Public Library
Park Ridge Public Library, First Floor Meeting Room · Park Ridge, IL
Mon Oct 26 or Mon Nov 23, 2026, 7-8:30pm (choose one; Park Ridge cardholders)
InstructorMTWTFSSNorth Shore Mahjong - The Clubhouse
North Shore Mahjong
The Clubhouse · Park Ridge, IL
Mahjong 101/102 series 6-8pm (e.g. Nov 3 & 10), all-levels league (Nov 5-19), daytime league 12-2pm, open play; classes also at partner venues across the North Shore
River Forest 2
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Open Play
River Forest Public Library
River Forest Public Library, Community Room · River Forest, IL
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm: Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 8, 2026
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong Lesson 102 (Intermediate)
River Forest Public Library
River Forest Public Library, Barbara Hall Meeting Room · River Forest, IL
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm: Sep 29, Oct 13, Nov 24, Dec 15, 2026
Riverside 2
Open playMTWTFSSOpen Play at Vinette (Bams & Babes Mahjong)
Bams & Babes Mahjong
Vinette · Riverside, IL
Tuesday evenings 7-9pm (Sep 29 and Oct 20, 2026)
InstructorMTWTFSSBams & Babes Mahjong
Various (Pleasant Dale Park District, Vinette, Gyro Grill, Pompei Elmwood Park) · Riverside, IL
Public beginner 101/102 classes, guided play and open play at southwest-suburb and Chicago venues; 2026 dates through Oct 28
Chicago NW suburbs 1
InstructorMTWTFSSSoul Mahjong on the Move
Topsy Turvy (Lake Geneva) and client locations · Chicago NW suburbs, IL
Mobile private/duo/trio lessons and parties by booking; open play Sun Oct 25, 2026 11am-2pm at Topsy Turvy, Lake Geneva WI
Downers Grove 1
InstructorMariposa Mahjong
Downers Grove, IL
Private and public lessons (Intro to Mahjong), open play and league play across Naperville, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Lombard and Lemont
Elmhurst 1
InstructorMTWTFSSMahjong Mischief
Mahjong Mischief, LLC
Brewpoint Craft Elmhurst · Elmhurst, IL
Beginner Mahjong at Brewpoint Craft Elmhurst (542 Spring Rd): Mon Oct 19, 2026 9:30 am and Mon Oct 26, 2026 6:00 pm; Guided & Open Play at Bottle Theory (617 N York St): Fri Oct 23, 2026 12:30 pm; pri
Geneva 1
ClubMTWTFSSBlue Tiger Mahj Club
Various (a la main and Park & Oak, Glen Ellyn; The Cottage, Wheaton; A Rooted Home, Batavia; Geneva venues) · Geneva, IL
Beginner 101 and 102 guided play, Monday social club mornings, fall social league, wine/open-play nights; Oct 2026-Jan 2027 calendar
Highland Park 1
Open playNorth Shore Mahjong Open Play
North Shore Mahjong
Central Cafe (Highland Park); Lake Avenue Tavern (Glenview); Edie Boutique and The Clubhouse (Park Ridge) · Highland Park, IL
Rotating drop-in sessions: Central Cafe 10am-12pm; Lake Avenue Tavern 12-2pm; Edie Boutique 5:30-7:30pm; Clubhouse open play
Kildeer 1
Open playMTWTFSSMahjong Social Club at X-Golf Social Kildeer
Mahjong Social Club at X-Golf Kildeer
X-Golf Social Kildeer · Kildeer, IL
Weekly social play, e.g., Tue 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Wed 10:30 am (Oct 13-14, 2026); Intro to American Mahjong class starts one hour before social play
Lake Forest 1
ClassMTWTFSSMahjong Classes at Gorton Center
Gorton Center
Gorton Center · Lake Forest, IL
Evening: Tuesdays Nov 17-Dec 15, 2026, 6-8 pm (5 sessions); daytime Monday sections start Nov 16, 2026 at 10 am (sold out) and 1 pm
Lake Zurich 1
Open playMTWTFSSAmerican Mah Jongg Club - Open Play
Ela Area Public Library
Ela Area Public Library, Meeting Room A · Lake Zurich, IL
About monthly, 5-7pm: Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 16, 2026; Jan 28, Feb 18, 2027
Lincolnwood 1
Open playMTWTFSSMah Jongg (weekly play)
Lincolnwood Library
Lincolnwood Library, Meeting Room A/B · Lincolnwood, IL
Tuesdays 1-3pm
Northfield 1
ClassMTWTFSSMah Jongg Lessons (4-week series)
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
Northfield Library, Northfield Community Room · Northfield, IL
Tuesdays Oct 6-27, 2026, 1:30-3:30pm (register for Oct 6, attend all four)
Rockford 1
InstructorMTWTFSSEven the Sparrow Mahjong
JMK Nippon, Porch (Rockford); Mercato (Loves Park) · Rockford, IL
Weekly lessons and learn-and-play at Stateline venues, e.g. JMK Nippon Sep 15 and Oct 6 5:30-8pm; Mercato Oct 15 6-8:30pm
Rolling Meadows 1
ClassMTWTFSSLearn Mahjong Series (four-part)
Rolling Meadows Library
Rolling Meadows Library, Community Room · Rolling Meadows, IL
Wednesdays 1-3pm, Sep 23-Oct 14, 2026 (four sessions)
Wilmette 1
Open playMTWTFSSMah Jongg After Dark
Wilmette Park District
Mallinckrodt Center · Wilmette, IL
Thu Oct 22, 2026, 6-8pm (ages 21+)
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