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Bucking the Tiger
2026-02-10 18:30:00 2026-02-10 19:30:00 America/New_York Bucking the Tiger Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 18:30:00 2026-02-10 19:30:00 America/New_York Bucking the Tiger Learn about the late 19th century's most famous African American gambler who was born on future President William Henry Harrison’s Ohio estate - and was possibly his grandson.  Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Grandview Heights

Meeting Room

Learn about the late 19th century's most famous African American gambler who was born on future President William Henry Harrison’s Ohio estate - and was possibly his grandson. 

Author David Meyers reveals the untold story of "The Black Prince" John Alexander from his new book Bucking the Tiger. 

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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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Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sun, Jan 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Mon, Jan 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Tue, Jan 13, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Wed, Jan 14, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Basement Club
Wed, Jan 14, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)
Grandview Library Writers Group - Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Whether your focus is fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or any other format, join us for constructive feedback in an encouraging atmosphere. Hosted by GHPL staff member R.C.
Family Story Time - Evening Edition 
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years 
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Thu, Jan 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years
Anime & Manga Club
Thu, Jan 15, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
for Tweens & Teens
Talisha Holmes
Thu, Jan 15, All day
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A
Singer/songwriter performing an eclectic fusion of jazz, soul, pop, folk, electro, and rock.
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Fri, Jan 16, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Freeplay Fridays
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Imaginative playtime fun for ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiver
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sat, Jan 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
For grades 6-12
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sun, Jan 18, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Grandview Heights
The library is closed today.
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Tue, Jan 20, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months
GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Wed, Jan 21, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Basement Club
Wed, Jan 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)
Grandview Game Night - for Adults
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Board game night at the library!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition 
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years 
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Thu, Jan 22, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years
The Bunsen Burnouts - Comedy Improv for Adults
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Have you ever wondered how the universe works? Why toast always lands butter-side down? How many PhDs it takes to change a lightbulb?
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Fri, Jan 23, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Family Paint Along with Sheldon
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Create art on your own canvas (provided) with GHPL staff member Jean and her puppet friend, Sheldon the Snail.
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sun, Jan 25, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Tue, Jan 27, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months
Acrylic Pour Painting - Display Your Work at the Library!
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Create a cool, colorful canvas with GHPL staff member Ean!
Registration opens Tuesday, January 13 2026 at 9:00am
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Wed, Jan 28, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Basement Club
Wed, Jan 28, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)
Family Story Time - Evening Edition 
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years 
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Thu, Jan 29, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Fri, Jan 30, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sat, Jan 31, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Dungeons & Dragons Junior
Sat, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Grades 1 - 5
Registration opens Saturday, January 17 2026 at 9:00am
Art Exhibits
Sun, Feb 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library.
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sun, Feb 01, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Tue, Feb 03, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Wed, Feb 04, All day
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First Wednesdays Preschool Play
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver.
Basement Club
Wed, Feb 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)
Family Story Time - Evening Edition 
Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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2-5 years 
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Thu, Feb 05, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 2-5 years
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Fri, Feb 06, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sat, Feb 07, All day
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Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Hearts & Hugs Stuffed Animal Clinic
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Hearts & Hugs
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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For grades 6-12
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sun, Feb 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Tue, Feb 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months
Bucking the Tiger
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Learn about the late 19th century's most famous African American gambler who was born on future President William Henry Harrison’s Ohio estate - and was possibly his grandson. 
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