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Winter Reading Challenge

December 22-February 15
2026-01-17 00:00:00 2026-01-17 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge Grandview Heights -

Saturday, January 17
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-01-17 00:00:00 2026-01-17 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes! Grandview Heights -

Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!

Register at the library or online.

KIDS & TEENS

🛑 REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 🛑

🎉 After you register, come into the library to pick up your:

  • Registration Prize
  • First Raffle Ticket
  • Reading Log

⭐ Set your weekly reading goal for this 8-week challenge:

  • For every week you meet your goal, earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win a fun prize! 
  • Met your goal all 8 weeks? Earn a bonus raffle ticket! 
  • Find a book.

🏆 Raffle Prizes

  • Winter Squishmallow & Squishmallow puzzle
  • Deluxe Art Set
  • LEGO Happy Plants set
  • National Geographic Chemistry Set
  • Magna Tiles Safari set
  • Bluey Firefighter playset & 5-Minute Stories book
  • Amazon Gift Card
  • Lion Cub's Cookies Gift Card

ADULTS

🛑 REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 🛑

How Do I Earn Prizes?

📚 Read books

  • Every book you read (up to 8) earns you a raffle ticket!
  • All books count—mystery, romance, cookbooks, graphic novels, even audiobooks!
  • Find a book.

🎟️ Raffle tickets

  • Turn in your tickets at the library or drive-thru by end of day February 15 to enter the Grand Prize Drawings.

What are the prizes?

🕵️‍♂️ Savor & Solve

  • Gift card to La Tavola
  • Gift card for two (2) to Escape It Grandview

🏠 Shelf Indulgence

  • Book nook kit
  • Bookmark making kit
  • Lego succulent
  • Reading journal
  • Krema snacks

🍫 Curl Up & Cocoa On

  • Two mugs
  • Gourmet hot chocolate
  • Marshmallows and candy canes
  • Jigsaw puzzle

🎶Music on the Lawn VIP

  • Prime seating for one (1) performance of your choice
  • Two GHPL camping chairs
  • One (1) reserved parking space for chosen performance
  • Your choice of snacks, or a gift card towards that evening’s food truck & ice cream from the GHPL Foundation’s Novel Treats cart

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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Kids 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. 

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Letters to Santa - December 1-18
Thu, Dec 18, All day
Grandview Heights
Write your letter to Santa and let him know your holiday wishes!
Family Story Time
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years
E and D Acoustic
Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A
Eclectic, all-female duo performing popular songs.
Freeplay Fridays
Fri, Dec 19, 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
Mon, Dec 22, 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, Dec 23, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
LIBRARY CLOSED
Wed, Dec 24, All day
Grandview Heights
The library is closed today.
Cancelled
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Wed, Dec 24, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
LIBRARY CLOSED
Thu, Dec 25, All day
Grandview Heights
The library is closed today.
Cancelled
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Thu, Dec 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
Fri, Dec 26, 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
Sat, Dec 27, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
For grades 6-12
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Sun, Dec 28, 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, Dec 29, 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, Dec 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Frozen Winter Break Celebration
Tue, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Families with kids of all ages
Cancelled
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Wed, Dec 31, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
LIBRARY CLOSED
Wed, Dec 31, All day
Grandview Heights
The library is closed today.
Cancelled
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Thu, Jan 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
Art Exhibits
Thu, Jan 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Thu, Jan 01, All day
Grandview Heights
The library is closed today.
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Fri, Jan 02, 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
Sat, Jan 03, 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
Sun, Jan 04, 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 05, 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 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Tue, Jan 06, 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 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Wed, Jan 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!
First Wednesdays Preschool Play
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Grandview Heights
Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver.
Basement Club
Wed, Jan 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)
Family Story Time - Evening Edition 
Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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2-5 years 
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Thu, Jan 08, 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 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years
Winter Reading Challenge - December 22-February 15
Fri, Jan 09, 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
Sat, Jan 10, 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
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)
Family Story Time - Evening Edition 
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years 
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.
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
Grandview Heights
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
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For grades 6-12
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