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An Evening with Rick Steves

Presented by 12 Central Ohio libraries

2025-02-20 19:00:00 2025-02-20 20:00:00 America/New_York An Evening with Rick Steves Grandview Heights -

Thursday, February 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 19:00:00 2025-02-20 20:00:00 America/New_York An Evening with Rick Steves Purchase a discounted book with your ticket for an opportunity to have it signed by Rick Steves. Grandview Heights -

Purchase a discounted book with your ticket for an opportunity to have it signed by Rick Steves.

The Grandview Heights Public Library and 11 other Central Ohio libraries will present an Evening with Rick Steves on Thursday, February 20, at 7 pm, at Mershon Auditorium (1871 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio).

In 1978, a 23-year-old Rick Steves put a journal in his backpack and traveled the famed 3,000-mile "Hippie Trail." That 60,000-word journal became his newest book, On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer

Join popular travel writer and public television host Rick Steves as he shares vivid stories from a trip that inspired his mission to broaden our perspectives through world travel.

Presented by 12 Central Ohio library systems.

PRESENTING LIBRARIES

ABOUT RICK STEVES

Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, empowers Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. In 1976, he started his business, Rick Steves' Europe, headquartered in Edmonds, Washington, near Seattle. There he produces a best-selling guidebook series, a popular public television show, a weekly public radio show, a syndicated travel column, and free travel information available through his travel center and ricksteves.com. Rick Steves' Europe also runs a successful small-group tour program taking 30,000 travelers to Europe annually.

ABOUT THE EVENT

  • Tickets for the event go on sale via ticketmaster.com on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10 am. Ticket prices range from $15-$50 plus applicable fees.
  • Skip the book sale line! Pre-order a discounted copy of On the Hippie Trail with your ticket purchase, then pick up the book at the event for a signing opportunity with Rick Steves after the event. Additional copies sold by  Beanbag Books will be available for purchase the evening of the program. 

ABOUT THIS CENTRAL OHIO LIBRARY COLLABORATION

  • This library collaboration allows libraries to host large, impactful events in Central Ohio collectively by sharing costs, resources, and expertise. These libraries are also part of the Central Library Consortium (CLC) serving member libraries in seven counties.
  • In addition to resource sharing and encouraging partnership on various community-wide initiatives, these collective events enhance and further engage a community of readers and raise the visibility of libraries throughout Central Ohio.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | 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

Fri, Feb 14, All day
Grandview Heights
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Feb 15, All day
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For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Sun, Feb 16, All day
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For adults, teens, and kids!

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
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18-36 months  

Tue, Feb 18, 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.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month!

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 3-5 

Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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2-5 years  

Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
2-5 years  

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Purchase a discounted book with your ticket for an opportunity to have it signed by Rick Steves.

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Drop in and enjoy some unstructured imaginative playtime for ages 0-5 with fun toys, activities, and books that we provide.

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Watch anime, create anime-themed crafts, munch on Japanese snacks, and discuss all things anime and manga with your friends! For grades 5 and up.

Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Feb 24, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Grades 4+

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
18-36 months  

Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights
Game night at the library! Choose from our extensive collection of contemporary games or join in a session of Azul led by GHPL staff member Ean.

Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years  

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Grandview Heights
For ages 2-5.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
2-5 years  

Sat, Mar 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.

Sat, Mar 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.

Sat, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
Grades 2-5
Registration opens Saturday, February 15 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
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Wed, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Sat, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Mon, Mar 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Grades 4 and up

Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Find delicious mushrooms in the wild, including the much-prized springtime morel mushroom!

Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Enjoy some bouncy beats and books in this fun, musical story time series.

Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.

Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Mar 13, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A
Join us at the library to watch anime, create anime-themed crafts, munch on Japanese snacks, and discuss all things anime with your friends!

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Grades K-3
Registration opens Thursday, February 27 2025 at 9:00am