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Winter Reading Challenge

December 22-February 15

2026-02-15 00:00:00 2026-02-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge Grandview Heights -

Sunday, February 15
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-02-15 00:00:00 2026-02-15 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

🎉 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

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

🏖️ Snow to Splash Pool Pass (Grandview residents only)

  • A pool pass for a family of four (4) to the Grandview Heights Municipal Pool
  • Four (4) beach towels

🎶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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Sun, Feb 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Stay warm and cozy this winter with great books for a chance to win great prizes!

Mon, Feb 16, All day
Grandview Heights
The library is closed today.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months

Tue, Feb 17, 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Grandview Heights
The Records Commission of the Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:45 pm, in Conference Room A of the library.

Tue, Feb 17, 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 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join author John Thorndike for a talk about the powerful themes in his new novel The Passionate Sister.

Wed, Feb 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years 

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
*** This event has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience. ***

Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Imaginative playtime fun for ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiver

Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure inspired by Stranger Things!

Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months

Wed, Feb 25, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)

Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years 

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years

Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
For grades 6-12

Sun, Mar 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library.

Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months

Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years 

Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Bring a bit of spring into your home by creating your very own cherry blossom branches!
Registration opens Thursday, February 19 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months

Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A
Musician and historian Steve Ball and Lisa Ball celebrate America 250 with the music of American folk/country music pioneers the Carter Family.

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
2-5 years 

Wed, Mar 11, 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.

Thu, Mar 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Help us welcome spring chicks to the library! For kids of all ages.

Thu, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Help us welcome spring chicks to the library! For kids of all ages.

Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Grandview Heights
Location: GHHS Auditorium, 1587 W. Third Ave.

Fri, Mar 13, All day
Grandview Heights
Help us welcome spring chicks to the library! For kids of all ages.

Fri, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A,Conference Room B,Meeting Room
Step back into the 1980s at the library after hours!
Registration opens Friday, February 27 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Mar 14, All day
Grandview Heights
Help us welcome spring chicks to the library! For kids of all ages.

Sun, Mar 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Help us welcome spring chicks to the library! For kids of all ages.

Mon, Mar 16, All day
Grandview Heights
Help us welcome spring chicks to the library! For kids of all ages.

Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Mar 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Help us welcome spring chicks to the library! For kids of all ages.

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months

Tue, Mar 17, 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.