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Winter Reading Challenge

January 6-February 16 
2025-01-25 00:00:00 2025-01-25 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge Grandview Heights -

Saturday, January 25
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-01-25 00:00:00 2025-01-25 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge For adults, teens, and kids! Grandview Heights -

For adults, teens, and kids!

For every book you read, drop a ticket in a raffle bucket for one of our fun-filled prize baskets.

The more you read, the more chances you have to win!

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Event |

Grandview Heights
About the library

The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service.  

GHPL is a founding member (1988) and the Administering Library for the Central Library Consortium (CLC).

This cooperative among 18 Central Ohio library systems, in partnership with statewide network OhioLINK, offers 67 million items to cardholders. 

Upcoming events

Become a Library Volunteen!
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Baby Games
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required
Take & Make Craft Kits for Adults - Monthly
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.
Art Exhibits
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library. Presented in partnership with the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
PopUp at Music on the Lawn - all ages
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stories on the Lawn - Outdoor Story Time (rain location in Library Atrium)
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sat, Jul 05, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Baby Games
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
PopUp at Music on the Lawn - all ages
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Music & Movement - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills with music, singing , dancing, musical stories, and play.
Grandview Heights Writers Group
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.
Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.
Evening Family Story Time with the Columbus Crew!
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us for a special story time with special guests from the Columbus Crew! For ages 2-5 years.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Thu, Jul 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stories on the Lawn - Outdoor Story Time (rain location in Library Atrium)
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages
Anime & Manga Club - for Tweens & Teens
Thu, Jul 10, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us at the library to watch anime, create anime-themed crafts, munch on Japanese snacks, and discuss all things anime with your friends!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Ohio Wildlife Center Wildlife Encounter - all ages
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Learn about Ohio wildlife and meet some wildlife residents of the Ohio Wildlife Center. Animals vary, but may include native Ohio mammals, reptiles, and birds. 
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sat, Jul 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Child and Babysitting Safety Course
Sat, Jul 12, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Taught by the Grandview Heights Fire Department For grades 6-12
Dungeons & Dragons Club - grades 6-12
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sun, Jul 13, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Baby Games
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Chalk the Walks at the Library - all ages
Tue, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Come unleash your creativity at the library with sidewalk chalk – draw, doodle, and decorate the sidewalks with vibrant art and colorful designs!   
GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A
The Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regularly-scheduled public meeting in Conference Room A of the library.
39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
PopUp at Music on the Lawn - all ages
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stories on the Lawn - Outdoor Story Time (rain location in Library Atrium)
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages
Nailed It! Cupcake Decorating - Grades 7-12
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us for a deliciously fun afternoon of cupcake decorating and see if you can recreate our Pinterest-inspired treat! Registration required at ghpl.org/events beginning July 3. 
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Freeplay Fridays - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Imaginative playtime fun for ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiver
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sat, Jul 19, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sun, Jul 20, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Baby Games
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Tue, Jul 22, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
PopUp at Music on the Lawn - all ages
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Wed, Jul 23, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stories on the Lawn - Outdoor Story Time (rain location in Library Atrium)
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages
Create a Lilac Masterpiece - Craft Social
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join GHPL staff member Alex for a step-by-step painting class to create your very own beautiful painting of lilacs in a jar!
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
PopUp at the Gview Pool Duck Race - all ages
Fri, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Pool
PopUp at the Duck Race
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
PopUp at Grandview Hop - PopUp Visit
Sat, Jul 26, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Grandview Ave.
PopUp Library at the Hop
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sun, Jul 27, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Baby Games
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Tue, Jul 29, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Lawn Games - all ages
Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled day as we play outdoor games on the library lawn!
PopUp at Music on the Lawn - all ages
Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.
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