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Letters to Santa or Library Friends

Monday, November 30-Friday, December 18
2020-11-30 00:00:00 2020-11-30 23:59:00 America/New_York Letters to Santa or Library Friends -

Monday, November 30
All day

Add to Calendar 2020-11-30 00:00:00 2020-11-30 23:59:00 America/New_York Letters to Santa or Library Friends What are you celebrating this holiday season? -

What are you celebrating this holiday season?

Write to Santa, Sheldon the Snail, or Teresa Rex letting them know your holiday wishes!

Letters may be written using a template:

Letters may be dropped off:

  • in the library’s 24-hour book drop
  • at the holiday mailbox at Grandview Parks & Recreation
  • or emailed to santa@grandviewheights.org. 

Be sure to drop off the letter by December 17 in order to receive a response. Include child’s name, age, and address. 

Presented with Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Online Event | Kids Event |

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 - January 6-February 16 
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Fri, Jan 24, All day
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Sun, Jan 26, All day
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Wed, Jan 29, All day
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Sun, Feb 02, All day
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Mon, Feb 03, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Feb 04, All day
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Wed, Feb 05, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Thu, Feb 06, All day
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Fri, Feb 07, All day
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- Meeting Room
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- Meeting Room
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For adults, teens, and kids!
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- Conference Room B
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- Meeting Room
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