Storytimes near GREATER GRAND CROSSING

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Join our family field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago! What’s included in these programs, designed for families with children: Free round-trip bus transportation from the library to the museum A fun and interactive tour to view and discuss select art pieces Artmaking in the Ryan Learning Center private studios Free passes for families to return to the museum independently For families with children ages 5 to 12. Summer Learning at the Art Institute of Chicago is generously supported by The Jane Wilson and David Mayhew Stone Charitable Trust How to Attend Register by 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 7. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. For children and teens up to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Please join us for a special screening of Adventures in Babysitting. A babysitter scrambles to rescue her friend stranded in Chicago, bringing her charges with her along the way while experiencing a variety of problems along the way in this adventure comedy. ©Walt Disney Pictures |99 minutes | PG-13 Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Celebrate your summer reading and dance the morning away at our glow-in-the-dark baby and toddler rave! Bring your tiny dancer and we supply the neon lighting, dayglo decor and energizing music.  For ages 0 to 5 with caregivers. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Register by   the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, Community Room, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Join us for a screening where the community decides what film we will view.  We will have a choice of five different movies, in which our patron(s) will select the movie of the day. Make your voice known, come out and join us. Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. For children and teens up to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Join us and create a crafty floral vase using lifelike faux flowers, and sparkling gemstones. In this hands-on activity, you'll design a unique arrangement that adds a bright, elegant touch to any space. All supplies will be provided. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Relax and hang out and play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Challenge each other to games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. For kids 6 and up. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. For children and teens up to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Create an abstract drawing inspired by the art of Richard Hunt during this self-guided open studio program designed in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago. For families with kids of all ages.  Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email  access@chipublib.org  to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Join our story time for the whole family! We share songs, rhymes and books. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. For children and teens up to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Create beautiful stained-glass art by painting and tracing patterns onto a plastic sheet with a permanent marker and acrylic paint. Supplies will be provided, For ages 7 to 14. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, Community Room, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Join us for a screening of Dark Knight. "The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. © Warners Bros.  | PG-13 | 152 mins. Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

What is adult guardianship? What do you do if someone needs a guardian? Who can act as a guardian? These questions and more will be answered in this presentation. Join us to learn about the legal process involved in obtaining adult guardianship, the role and services of the Public Guardian’s Office, the duties of all guardians in Illinois, and alternatives and less restrictive guardianships. Presented by Tom Brennan, an attorney with over 30 years’ experience with the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian . July is Disability Pride Month at Chicago Public Library. Celebrate individuals with disabilities during Disability Pride Month in conjunction with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Bring some of our littlest patrons to the library for a short story time and open play with blocks and building toys! Recommended for children 1 to 5 with a caregiver How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Summer meals provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository are available at the library, while supplies last. For children and teens up to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Greater Grand Crossing, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Please join us for a special screening I, Robot. In 2035, a cop with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence uncovers a conspiracy involving murderous robots on the eve of the biggest household robot deployment in human history. ©Twentieth Century Fox |115 minutes | PG-13 Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.

Greater Grand Crossing, Community Room, 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Join us for a screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. A charismatic high-school student convinces his repressed best friend to play hooky with him and his girlfriend and attempts to bring the young man out of his shell during a memorable day in Chicago. © Paramount Pictures | PG-13 | 103 mins. Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.