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Amazing Ashville
2022-11-01 19:00:00 2022-11-01 20:00:00 America/New_York Amazing Ashville Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Tuesday, November 01
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-01 19:00:00 2022-11-01 20:00:00 America/New_York Amazing Ashville Humorist and author Bob Hines explains why a dog voted Republican, a rooster paid for its own meals, a turtle collected coins, and visitors were confused by an unusual traffic light. Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Grandview Heights

Meeting Room

Humorist and author Bob Hines explains why a dog voted Republican, a rooster paid for its own meals, a turtle collected coins, and visitors were confused by an unusual traffic light.

Hear these and countless other true and mysterious tales from Ashville, Ohio, located just half an hour south of Columbus, from his book Amazing Ashville.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Visit | 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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Mother's Day Take-and-Make Craft - May 4-10
Thu, May 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Stop in and grab a craft kit to make something special for Mother's Day (May 10). While supplies last.
Become a Volunteen
Thu, May 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Family Story Time
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years
Cancelled
GHPL PopUp Library - Pierce Field
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Grandview Heights
Visit the Popup Library after school!
GHS Jazz Ensemble on the Lawn
Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A,Conference Room B,Meeting Room
Rain location: Library Atrium.
Become a Volunteen
Fri, May 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Mother's Day Take-and-Make Craft - May 4-10
Fri, May 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Stop in and grab a craft kit to make something special for Mother's Day (May 10). While supplies last.
Mother's Day Take-and-Make Craft - May 4-10
Sat, May 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Stop in and grab a craft kit to make something special for Mother's Day (May 10). While supplies last.
Become a Volunteen
Sat, May 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Mother's Day Take-and-Make Craft - May 4-10
Sun, May 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Stop in and grab a craft kit to make something special for Mother's Day (May 10). While supplies last.
Become a Volunteen
Sun, May 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Become a Volunteen
Mon, May 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Become a Volunteen
Tue, May 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
18-36 months
Become a Volunteen
Wed, May 13, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Basement Club
Wed, May 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 3/25)
Grandview Library Writers Group - Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm
Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Grandview Heights
2-5 years 
Trivia Night on the Lawn - for Adults
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Challenge your general trivia skills, win prizes, and make new friends at our trivia night on the lawn!
Become a Volunteen
Thu, May 14, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Family Story Time
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5 years
GHPL PopUp Library - Pierce Field
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Grandview Heights
Visit the Popup Library after school!
Anime & Manga Club
Thu, May 14, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
for Teens
Live Band Karaoke on the Lawn - for Adults & Youth
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room A,Conference Room B
Singer/keyboardist Parker Paul plays the hits with YOU on the mic — or bring your friends to just watch the fun!
Become a Volunteen
Fri, May 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Freeplay Fridays
Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Imaginative playtime fun for ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiver
Become a Volunteen
Sat, May 16, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Become a Volunteen
Sun, May 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Become a Volunteen
Mon, May 18, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Become a Volunteen
Tue, May 19, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, May 19, 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.
Become a Volunteen
Wed, May 20, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Become a Volunteen
Thu, May 21, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Become a Volunteen
Fri, May 22, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Become a Volunteen
Sat, May 23, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
GHPL PopUp Library - Memorial Day Parade
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Grandview Heights
Visit the Popup Library at this event!
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
For grades 6-12
LIBRARY CLOSED
Sun, May 24, All day
Grandview Heights
The library is closed today.
Become a Volunteen
Sun, May 24, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, May 25, All day
Grandview Heights
The library is closed today.
Become a Volunteen
Mon, May 25, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Tue, May 26, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 26, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Become a Volunteen
Tue, May 26, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Roar into Summer Reading with Dino Buddies Live!
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages 
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Wed, May 27, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Become a Volunteen
Wed, May 27, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 27, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Chalk Dino Art Walk
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Thu, May 28, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Become a Volunteen
Thu, May 28, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 28, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Dino Fun Family Story Time
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Kids of all ages
Become a Volunteen
Fri, May 29, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 29, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Fri, May 29, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Become a Volunteen
Sat, May 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Sat, May 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Sun, May 31, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Become a Volunteen
Sun, May 31, All day
Grandview Heights
Grades 7-12 (for the 2026-2027 school year)
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Sun, May 31, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
IT Test 3 - IT Test 3
Sun, May 31, 9:00am - 10:00am
Grandview Heights
Test 3
IT Test Event at 11:02 2 - Sub title 2
Sun, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Art Exhibits
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library.
Story Time: Baby Games
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 18-36 months
GHPL PopUp Library - Music on the Lawn
Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Visit the PopUp Library at this event!
40th Annual Music on the Lawn - The Conspiracy Band
Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Join us for the 40th Annual Music on the Lawn, a special milestone season celebrating four decades of bringing the community together during our annual summer concert series.
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
GHPL PopUp Library - Safetyview Heights
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights
Visit the Popup Library at this event!
Open Paint Session & Tiny Art Show
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
New venue Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 5 - 12
Registration opens Wednesday, May 20 2026 at 9:00am
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Family Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5
LEGO Dino Builds 
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Kids of all ages
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Paint Your Own Dinosaur
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 5-17
Registration opens Friday, May 22 2026 at 9:00am
Stomp, Search, Win! Dino Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7
Summer Reading Challenge - May 26-August 2
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!
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