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Cover of Land Hunger book by Mansel G. Blackford

Land Hunger

Ohio and the Western Frontiers
2025-10-14 18:30:00 2025-10-14 19:30:00 America/New_York Land Hunger Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 18:30:00 2025-10-14 19:30:00 America/New_York Land Hunger Learn how emerging land use policies during colonial “Ohio fever” settlement from New England shaped frontiers across the Midwest to Oregon. Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Grandview Heights

Meeting Room

Learn how emerging land use policies during colonial “Ohio fever” settlement from New England shaped frontiers across the Midwest to Oregon.

OSU Professor Emeritus of History Mansel Blackford shares stories from his book about the central role of land use in the experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, and Euro Americans as the new nation expanded westward.

AGE GROUP: | 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. 

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Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Tales for Toddlers - Ages 18-36 months
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Basement Club
Wed, Sep 17, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Evening Family Story Time - Ages 2-5 years
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Guitar Basics
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Freeplay Fridays - Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Imaginative playtime fun for ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiver
Dungeons & Dragons Junior  - Grades 1 - 5
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Embark on a journey of the imagination!
Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tales for Toddlers - Ages 18-36 months
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Basement Club
Wed, Sep 24, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Books & Bunnies Story Time: Hop to It!
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Hop into the library for family storytime with bunnies!
PopUp Library at Pierce Field - PopUp Visit
Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Bee Humana - Music in the Atrium
Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A
35th annual indoor concert series at the library.
PopUp Library at Grandview Hop - PopUp Visit
Sat, Sep 27, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Grandview Ave.
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Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 0-18 months
Tales for Toddlers - Ages 18-36 months
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ohio Author Soiree
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Celebrate Ohio authors!
Art Exhibits
Wed, Oct 01, All day
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Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library. Presented in partnership with the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council.
Art Exhibits - Fall 2025
Wed, Oct 01, All day
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Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Adults - Monthly
Wed, Oct 01, All day
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Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.
First Wednesdays Preschool Play
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
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3 - 5 years with a parent/caregiver
Basement Club
Wed, Oct 01, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Evening Family Story Time - Ages 2-5 years
Wed, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Family Story Time
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
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PopUp Library at Pierce Field - PopUp Visit
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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PopUp Library at Fall Fest - PopUp Visit
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Starlit Ways - Music in the Atrium
Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A
35th annual indoor concert series at the library.
Things That GO! Grandview Heights 
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Stop by the library and touch a truck, fire engine, police cruiser, bus - and a "ghostbusting" Ectomobile!
Dungeons & Dragons Club - grades 6-12
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.
Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Tales for Toddlers - Ages 18-36 months
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Basement Club
Wed, Oct 08, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights
Join your friends after school in The Basement!
Grandview Library Writers Group
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.
Evening Family Story Time - Ages 2-5 years
Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Family Story Time - Fire Safety
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Anime & Manga Club - for Tweens & Teens
Thu, Oct 09, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
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Join us at the library to watch anime, create anime-themed crafts, munch on Japanese snacks, and discuss all things anime with your friends!
11th Annual Grandview Chocolate Walk
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Enjoy a walking tour of Grandview Heights with unique chocolate stops at participating businesses!
A Very Scary D&D for Adults
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Celebrate the Halloween season with a chilling Dungeons & Dragons role playing game adventure! Hosted by GHPL staff members Lloyd & Emily.
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 9:00am
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Mon, Oct 13, All day
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The library is closed today.
Tales for Toddlers - Ages 18-36 months
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
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No registration required 
Land Hunger - Ohio and the Western Frontiers
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Learn how emerging land use policies during colonial “Ohio fever” settlement from New England shaped frontiers across the Midwest to Oregon.
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