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Flights with Friends: Winans

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Enjoy socials around Grandview Heights, featuring delicious samples from local businesses and the latest releases from the library!

Flights with Friends are hosted by the Friends of the Grandview Library to benefit the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation.

THIS MONTH: Winans Chocolates + Coffees
LOCATION: 1125 Yard Street Suite 240, Columbus, Ohio 43212
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

Past locations include: The Ohio Taproom, Grandview Theater & Drafthouse, Watershed Distillery, The Twisted Vine, Chocolate Cafe, Ohio Craft Museum, Endeavor Brewing Company, The Candle Lab, and Craft & Vinyl.

Learn about upcoming special events and projects from the GHPL Foundation at ghpl.org/foundation.

 

 

NOV 15: NYT/NPR Puzzle Master Will Shortz

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Don’t miss an evening with New York Times Crossword editor and NPR Sunday Puzzle host Will Shortz on Friday, November 15, 7 pm.

Presented by the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation.

LOCATION: Grandview Heights High School Auditorium (1587 W. Third Ave.)

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.


What’s an enigmatologist?

It’s Will Shortz, the world’s only academically-accredited puzzle master!

  • Puzzle master for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday since the program’s start in 1987.
  • Crossword editor of The New York Times since 1993. (GHPL’s NYT Digital Access)
  • Author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books.
  • Owner of the world’s largest collection of puzzle paraphernalia with 25,000+ pieces dating back to 1533.
  • Subject of the award-winning documentary film, Wordplay.
  • Appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, How I Met Your Mother, and The Simpsons.
  • Editor of Games magazine for 15 years.
  • Founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, which has been held annually since 1978.
  • Founder of the World Puzzle Championship in 1992.
  • Co-founder of the World Puzzle Federation in 1999.
  • Sold his first puzzle professionally when he was just 14 years old.
  • Became a regular contributor to “Dell” puzzle publications at age 16.
  • Designed his own major program at Indiana University, which in 1974 led to his one-of-a-kind degree in Enigmatology, the study of puzzles.
  • Owner and director of the Westchester Table Tennis Center in Pleasantville, New York, the largest table tennis facility in the United States. (Will is an avid table tennis player.)

1st Music at the Yard

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The Grandview Heights Public Library and Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 1st Music at the Yard free summer concert series at Grandview Yard.

Enjoy music, food, activities, and more at First Avenue Park in the heart of Grandview Yard.

 

2019 Schedule

Band Performance Time:  5:30-6:30 pm

Event Time:  4:30-7:30 pm

Location:  First Avenue Park in Grandview Yard, 850 First Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212

 

2019 Title Sponsor

2019 Supporting Sponsor

 

Vending 

Activities

No rain location. Call 614-486-2951 about possible cancellation due to weather.

Contact tlindsey@grandviewheights.org for sponsorship and vending opportunities

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Instant access e-audiobooks

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Get instant access to more than 30,000 e-audiobooks with RBdigital, the newest service in GHPL’s Digital Collections.

  • There are no waitlists or holds for titles in this collection.
  • Titles include current bestsellers and a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres.
  • GHPL card required to create login/password.
  • Borrow up to 20 titles. Choose a lending period of 1-21 days.
  • Desktop and mobile apps are available.
  • For more information, visit the RBdigital Help or contact library staff at 614-486-2951.

 

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34th Music on the Lawn

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Enjoy free outdoor summer concerts on the library lawn on Tuesdays, June & July, 7:30-8:30 pm.

Get the performance schedule, sponsor list, food truck schedule, and more.

Coordinated by the Grandview Heights Public Library and Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation.

See you on the lawn!

6th Grandview Chocolate Walk 

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Enjoy a walking tour of Grandview Heights with chocolate stops at participating businesses on Thursday, May 30, 6-8 pm.

A limited number of tickets are available.

Proceeds benefit the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation.

Join the Facebook event.

Borrow a turntable 

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Have you ever wanted to borrow from our vinyl record collection, but you don’t have a way to play the records?

You can now borrow a portable Bluetooth turntable from GHPL. All you need is your GHPL card.

Check out our other nontradtional library materials, from acoustic guitars to board games. 

Summer concert sponsorships

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Support an outstanding community tradition while showcasing your organization.

The 34th Annual Music on the Lawn summer concert series at the library takes place on Tuesdays in June & July from 7:30-8:30 pm.

More than 5,000 people attend an average of 8 concerts every year!

Learn about Sponsorship Levels and complete a Sponsorship Application.

Chocolate Walk tickets 

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Enjoy a walking tour of Grandview Heights with chocolate stops at participating businesses on Thursday, May 30, 6-8 pm.

A limited number of tickets for the 6th Annual Grandview Chocolate Walk are now available.

Proceeds benefit the GHPL Foundation. For more information, visit ghpl.org/foundation.

Join the Facebook event.