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Storyteller Bil Lepp

Location: GHHS Auditorium - FREE!

2023-02-02 19:00:00 2023-02-02 20:00:00 America/New_York Storyteller Bil Lepp Grandview Heights -

Thursday, February 02
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-02 19:00:00 2023-02-02 20:00:00 America/New_York Storyteller Bil Lepp Enjoy an evening of amazing stories! Grandview Heights -

Enjoy an evening of amazing stories!

Award-winning storyteller and humorist Bil Lepp will perform in the recently renovated Grandview Heights High School Auditorium (1587 W. Third. Ave.) on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 7 pm. 

Bil is host of the History Channel’s Man Vs History series, the occasional host of NPR’s Mountain Stage, and five-time winner of the West Virginia Liars Contest.

This show of laugh out-loud stories will appeal to both adults and young people alike.

Bil's humorous, family friendly tall-tales and stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life.

A limited number of FREE TICKETS are available at the library (map) and the high school office (map) during business hours.   

Free parking is available:

  • in the High School parking lot on Fairview Avenue.
  • in the Middle School parking lot on Oakland Avenue.
  • in the High School Stadium parking lot on Third Avenue (directly across from the High School).
  • Reserved parking spots are not in effect after school hours, so visitors may park in numbered spots.
  • Limited street parking is also available. 

This special event is presented by the Grandview Heights Public Library in partnership with the Grandview Heights High School Storytellers Club. Local accommodations for Bil Lepp are generously provided by Destination Grandview and Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU



  

The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service. GHPL has been recognized as the #1 public library in America (2020-2021) and Top 5 public library in the nation (2011-2021) among libraries its size by Library Journal.  
 
The Grandview Heights High School (GHHS) Storytellers Club gathers weekly to share real-life & made-up stories and to play storytelling games. The club is open to all students at the High School. Meetings are designed as a time to be playful with ideas and words, think creatively, unplug, connect, and communicate. Since the district’s founding over a century ago, Grandview Heights Schools has been defined by a strong and supportive community, a sense of tradition, and a commitment to excellence.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special 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. 

Upcoming events

Mon, Mar 31, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Mon, Mar 31, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Grades 4 and up

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library. Presented in partnership with the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council.

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Beacons and signals. Constructed tunnels. Secret rooms.

Wed, Apr 02, All day
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Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 03, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Fri, Apr 04, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Apr 05, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Library Week with a special book-themed adventure!

Sun, Apr 06, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

Sun, Apr 06, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Apr 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

Mon, Apr 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Apr 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Tue, Apr 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Explore this traditional Japanese short form of poetry with award-winning poet Jennifer Hambrick.

Wed, Apr 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Wed, Apr 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Enjoy some bouncy beats and books in this fun, musical story time series.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Thu, Apr 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 10, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us at the library to watch anime, create anime-themed crafts, munch on Japanese snacks, and discuss all things anime with your friends!

Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights
This special outdoor concert features orchestra students from Grandview Heights Schools.

Fri, Apr 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Fri, Apr 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Meet Bluey!!

Sun, Apr 13, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Apr 14, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Mon, Apr 14, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Grades 4 and up

Tue, Apr 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Apr 15, 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.

Wed, Apr 16, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Fri, Apr 18, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-5 with a caregiver March 21, April 18, and May 16 10:30 am-noon

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
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PopUp will be at Wyman Woods

Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Mon, Apr 28, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Grades 4 and up

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years