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STORY TIMES No Registration Required
Baby Games 0-18 months
Thursdays: 10:15-10:45 a.m. January 10- May 16 (except April 4)
Tales for Toddlers 18-36 months
Tuesdays: 10:15-10:45 a.m. & 11-11:30 a.m. January 8 –May 14 (except April 2)
Preschool Story Time Ages 3-5
Tuesdays: 10:15-10:45 a.m. January 8 – May 14 (except April 2)
Family Story Time 2-5 years
Wednesdays: 6:30-7:00 p.m. January 9- May 15 (except April 3)
Music & Movement 2-5 years
Mondays: 1:00-1:30 p.m. January 7 – May 13 (except Feb. 18 & April 1)
Art Exhibits:
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Coordinated by the Grandview Heights / Marble Cliff Arts Council;
Ruthanne James, President, artraj@att.net, 614-486-6456
December Rick Braveheart Photography
January Deb & Tom Baillieul Paintings & Fiber Art
February Patrick Gomez Landscape Paintings
March Ele Ruman-Allen Dry Point Etching
April Jean Weissman Quilts
May 24th Annual Bobcat Show Selected Grandview Students
1-on-1 Career Coaching
Explore career options & make effective
career decisions. Call Fred Points, of the
Career Center at Jewish Family Services,
at 559-0118 to reserve a free 30-minute
session in our Conference Room on one
of these dates:
January 8: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
January 16: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
February 5: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
February 13: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
March 5: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
March 12: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
April 9: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
April 17: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
May 7: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
May 22: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
A Celebration of Reading! Read each selection & join
staffer Michele Reinhart for a spirited discussion!
Last Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Conference Rm.
December 26
Blame by Michelle Huneven
January 30
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
February 27
The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton
March 27
The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck
April 24
Digging to America by Anne Tyler
May 29
The Plot Against America by Philip Roth
Our programs are funded by the Friends of the Grandview Library, and supported by our generous speakers & performers!
Grandview Heights Public Library
DECEMBER 2012 — MAY 2013
Music Music in in the the Atrium Atrium
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday - Thursday:
10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
CLOSINGS:
December 24 & 25;
December 31 at 6 p.m.;
January 1; February 18;
March 31; May 26 & 27
Programs funded by The
Friends of the Grandview Library
Join us in the Library Atrium for free concerts at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, December 3
The Grandview Singers (GHHS choral group)
Grandview Heights High School choral holiday show, directed by Andrew Grega.
Thursday, December 6
The Central Ohio Harp Organization (string harps)
Seasonal favorites, Celtic music, and other great selections.
Thursday, January 17
Jack Wilce • (guitar) Masterful fingerstyle guitarist, who was part of the late
1960s California music scene and has recorded with David Crosby, Gram Parsons,
Jackson Browne, & others.
Thursday, February 28
Canned Goods • (old-time folk) Early American jazz, blues, and country
played on ukulele, banjo, musical saw, and other unique instruments.
Thursday, March 14 ALL AGES
Ryan Skinner • (kora) OSU professor, longtime student of
Malian kora master Toumani Diabaté, and author/illustrator of children’s
book Sidikiba’s Kora Lesson performs on a 21-stringed West African harp.
Thursday, April 18
Jim Lynch & Charlie Bleak • (guitar duo) Lynch (The Conspiracy
Band, Sam & Dave Revue, National Rock Opera Touring Company) and longtime Columbus
musician Bleak perform covers & originals in a wide range of styles.
Thursday, May 9
Cowboy Bob & JoJo • (country) Pleasing acoustic country favorites with
Cowboy Bob Hummel (formerly of The Rainbow Canyon Band) and his wife JoJo.
1685 West First Avenue, Columbus OH 43212 • www.ghpl.org
Circulation 486-2951 • Reference 481-3776 • Youth Services 481-3778 • Administration 486-2954

Pamper Yourself & Shop, too!
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, December 1 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Ladies — stop by for makeup tips
and shopping!
Representatives from Mary Kay, Avon, Silpada, and Lia
Sophia will be selling & taking orders for their products and
giving a portion to the Friends of the Grandview Library.
Hand and/or foot massages will be available
for reasonable fees. Door Prizes, too!
The Great
American Landscape
Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 p.m.
Join Columbus resident Rick Braveheart for a
fascinating slide presentation of his work photographing
America’s park service, conservation
groups, and nature preserves. Rick’s work has
appeared internationally and is currently at the
Smithsonian. He will serve as resident photographer
for a 2013 International Arctic Expedition.
E-reader Open House
Tuesday, December 11 6:00-8:00 p.m.
What to buy before the holidays! Try out different
e-readers with our Reference staff & Technology
Coordinator as guides.
Devices include: Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook,
Samsung Galaxy Tablet, iPad II, iPod Touch and Nano,
and Google Nexus 7. No registration required.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, December 27, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
To schedule an appointment to give blood
Historic Columbus
Taverns
Tuesday, January 8, 7:00 p.m.
Tom Betti and Doreen Uhas Sauer, from
Columbus Landmarks Foundation, share
stories from their book Historic Columbus
Taverns. Hear drinking tales involving
live bears, underground tunnels, German
“vinegar” brewers, Catholic Masses —
even a bordello!
Presidential Inauguration
Trivia
Thursday, January 10 7:00 p.m.
Whose inauguration competed with a Super Bowl? Who
was the first president to be sworn in wearing long
trousers? Jeri Diehl Cusack, retired Grandview Library
staff and current GH/MC Historical Society Trustee,
shares fascinating fun facts celebrating this month’s U.S.
presidential inauguration.
FILM: Noir After Dark
Mondays in January at 6:30 p.m.
Winter. Night comes early. And with it, the shadows, the darkness, the
cold. Ideal conditions for a bit of noir? You must have read our minds.
The Grandview Library has assembled four hardboiled classics for its
latest excursion into postwar cynicism. Bundle up; let’s go for a ride!
1/7: Criss Cross (1949) A love triangle collides with
an armored truck robbery. Starring Burt Lancaster.
1/14: The Woman in the Window (1944)
A professor meets the femme fatale of his nightmares.
Starring Edward G. Robinson.
1/21: Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) Racial tensions
explode during a bank heist. Starring Harry Belafonte and Robert Ryan.
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
1/28: The Big Combo (1955) A police lieutenant doggedly
pursues a sadistic gangster. One of legendary cinematographer John
Alton’s best works.
ALL AGES Mr. Puppet!
Thursday, February 21, 7:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this
comedy/ventriloquist
puppet show in our
Atrium with Mr. Puppet.
Grades 4-6 Design It: Live Journals
Tuesday, March 5 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Bring your notebook or journal in and make it come
alive by designing a creature for the front cover!
ALL AGES Strings Concert
Wednesday, March 13 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of strings with the Grandview
school orchestra program. Local students in grades 4-7
will be showcasing their musical skills and the growing
string program at Edison Intermediate Middle School.
Come for an evening of music, fun, and refreshments!
Grades 4-6 Snap It: Rubber Bands
Tuesday, April 23 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Drop in any time during this program and listen to
music, have some snacks, and use colorful mini rubber
bands to create bracelets, lanyards, zipper pulls, key
chains, and whatever else you can come up with!
Ages 5 & Up Imaginating Dramatics
call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Library Meeting Room
Library programs may be photographed or filmed for promotion in the Library’s publications, website, or enewsletter. Attendance automatically confers consent for your
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Youth
Programs
Thursday, April 25 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Broadway comes to First Avenue
Young, talented actors perform scenes from Hello Dolly,
Westside Story, Fiddler on the Roof, and more!
ALL AGES READ-a-Thon Saturday, February 23 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Get donations for reading from friends and family members — and help the Library raise money for
Summer Reading Club prizes and programs! Secure your pledges, then drop in any time on February
23 for as little or as long as you like! Hot chocolate, snacks, & Luck Bros Coffee will be provided. All
readers will be entered to win a free Donatos pizza!
Beginning Saturday, January 26, independent readers can
register and receive their fundraising packets.
Ages 11-15 Learn It: Red Cross
Babysitter Training Course
Saturday, May 4 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
These are two separate one-day courses. Participants only
need to attend one; deadline to register is May 1.
Learn how to safely care for children and infants, handle
emergencies, find babysitting jobs, and more.
Instruction fee $85. Register online beginning April 1
at www.redcross.org (click “Take a Class”) or by phone
(800)-RED-CROSS. Classes fill up extremely quickly, please
register early. Class minimum: 5. Bring a bag lunch.
Grades 4 & Up Gift It: We love Mom!
Tuesday, May 7 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Drop in and make something for your mom for Mother’s
Day! Space is limited. Registration required beginning April
23. Friends of the Grandview Library registration begins April 16.
ALL AGES Small Farm Animals
Tuesday, May 14 7:00 p.m.
Chickens, turkeys, ducks, and rabbits on the Library
Lawn! Bring the Farm to You lets children see, touch,
and learn about favorite farm animals.

Youth
Programs
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SPECIAL! Friends of the Grandview Library members receive early signup for
programs requiring registration! Join today!
Gingerbread Day
Tuesday, December 18
Ages 2-5 11:00 a.m.–noon
Grades K-3 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Gingerbread stories, games, crafts, and yes, we will try
our best to catch that Gingerbread Man!
Space is limited. Register in Youth Services or call 481-3778 beginning
December 4. Friends of the Grandview Library registration begins
November 27.
Grades K-5 Friday Movies!
How about catching a fun movie on the big screen at
the Library? Bring your best buddy & a snack if you wish!
3:15-5:00 p.m. on these Fridays:
January 11, February 1, March 1, April 12
Grades K-3 After-School Art
Join our friends from the Grandview Heights/Marble
Cliff Arts Council for some artsy fun at the Library! Space
is limited. Register in Youth Services or call 481-3778 one
week prior to each date.
3:30-4:30 p.m. on these dates:
Thursday, January 17 • Thursday, February 14
Tuesday, March 26 • Monday, April 15
Thursday, May 9
Friends of the Grandview Library registration begins 2 weeks prior
to each date.
Grades 5-9 Solve It: Mystery Night
Friday, January 25 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Team up with your friends and compete for prizes, then
stick around for pizza and games!
Space is limited. Registration required beginning January
11. A $2 donation is requested for this program. Friends of the
Grandview Library registration begins January 4.
Grades 4-6 Move It: Just Dance©
Tuesday, January 29 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Bring your dancy pants for Just Dance© on the Wii
and other music mayhem.
Grades K-3 Super Saturdays
Space is limited for all Super Saturday programs. Registration
required. Sign up in the Youth Services Dept. or call 481-3778.
10:30-11:30 a.m. on the following dates:
January 19 • Balloon Animals
Erica Carlson will teach basic balloon twists and then
coach you in sculpting your own balloon creations. It’s
empowering fun that builds confidence and creativity!
Registration begins January 5. Friends of the Grandview Library
registration begins December 29.
February 16 • Polymer Clay Monsters
Art educator Megan Moriarty helps you make a
fantasy creature with polymer clay.
Registration begins February 2. Friends of the Grandview Library
registration begins January 26.
March 16 • Superhero Saturday
Ka-Bam! Wear your favorite superhero attire if you wish
and bring your superpowers too! Games, stories, and
more super fun.
Registration begins March 2. Friends of the Grandview Library
registration begins February 23.
April 13 • Garden Party
The Grandview Garden Club invites you to welcome
spring with a garden-friendly craft.
Registration begins March 30. Friends of the Grandview Library
registration begins March 23.
Grades 5-9 Mold It: Clay Monsters
Tuesday, February 19 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Art educator Megan Moriarty helps you make a
fantasy creature with polymer clay.
Space is limited. Registration required beginning
February 5. A $2 donation is requested for this program.
Friends of the Grandview Library registration begins January 29.
Poitier
FILM:
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. February 4, 11, 25 & March 4
Versatile, Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier is always a
stalwart presence, no matter what chaos transpires around
him. In tribute to this great actor, the Grandview Library
screens four of his most remarkable performances.
2/4: Blackboard Jungle (1955) A new, white teacher singles
out a black student at a hostile urban school. Co-starring Glenn Ford.
2/11: The Defiant Ones (1958) Two chained black & white
escaped convicts are forced to work together. Co-starring Tony Curtis.
2/18: OFF
2/25: Lilies of the Field (1963) German nuns in Arizona
believe a traveling black worker is sent by God. Poitier first black actor
to win Best Actor Oscar.
3/4: To Sir With Love (1967) A new, black teacher struggles
with white students in a tough London school.
Shown in large-screen digital projection. Free popcorn.
The Art of Paper Folding
Tuesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m.
Make beautiful paper art! Join Monica Salisbury, from
the Capital Area Paper Shapers / Ohio Paper Folders,
and create simple objects by folding paper.
No fee. Space is limited; sign up beginning Wednesday, January 2,
by calling 486-2951. Friends of the Grandview Library registration begins Dec. 26.
E-Reader 1-on-1
Tuesday, January 22 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Session spots available: 12. Register by calling 481-3776 beginning
Tuesday, January 8. Friends of the Grandview Library registration begins
Monday, December 31.
Got a new e-reader over the holidays? Book a 30-minute
session with a staff member on how to download the
Library’s e-books and e-audiobooks. It will be necessary to
bring your device, your Library card, any connecting cords
that came with your device and your laptop if you have one.
Can’t make this date? Call 481-3776 to set up a E-reader 1-on-1
Help session with Reference staff.
Sorry, Downtown
Columbus Is Closed
Adult
Programs
For the Love of
Chocolate
Tuesday, February 12 7:00 p.m.
Indulge your passion for chocolate! Celebrate Valentine’s
Day (Feb. 14) with Tom English, from the Schakolad
Chocolate Factory in Upper Arlington, to learn about all
things chocolate—and try a few samples! No Registration Required
Tuesday, February 19 7:00 p.m.
Hear about the golden age of downtown Columbus!
Join I. David Cohen, author of Sorry, Downtown
Columbus Is Closed, for tales of bygone bustling
streets, glitzy hotels, fine dining, and lavish
entertainment downtown during the 1940s-60s.
ALL AGES!
An Evening with Mr. Puppet
Thursday, February 21 7:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this comedy/ventriloquist puppet show in
our Atrium with Mr. Puppet.
Plan Ahead For Elder Care
Tuesday, March 5 7:00 p.m.
Learn how to talk to your parents (or your children) about
the issues every family faces as we age. Marilyn Parker
of Home Instead Senior Care will share free educational
programs (online and in print) to help seniors and their
children manage growing older.
Job Search Strategies
Thursday, March 7 7:00 p.m.
Need help finding a job? Jim Hatch, from the Career Center
at Jewish Family Services, gives you the tools for success
and the strategies to take control of your job search.
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Ancestry.com
with Reference
Tuesday, March 12 7:00 p.m.
Search billions of family records from around the
world. Reference staffer Karen Thomas shows you
how to use our terrific online service Ancestry.com
Library Edition (available in-Library only, including
through our Wi-Fi). Feel free to bring your laptop.
Adult
Programs
Book &
AV Sale
Saturday, March 23
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 24
1 - 3 p.m.
Preview Sale: March 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library only, come to the Friday Preview
Sale; including Happy Hour 5:30-6:30 p.m.!
FILM: Tall, Dark, and Cary
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. March 18 & 25 and April 1 & 8
Tall, dark, and handsome? Suave and debonair? Funny and smart?
That’s screen legend Cary Grant—everything you could ever want in a
leading man. Join the Grandview Library for four of his most indelible
films. Comedy and suspense never looked so good!
3/18: The Awful Truth (1937) Screwball comedy involving
a divorcing couple’s new romance jealousies. Oscar: 5 nominations,
including Leo McCarey’s Best Director win.
3/25: His Girl Friday (1940) Screwball comedy about a
newspaper editor’s efforts to stop his ex-wife reporter from remarrying.
Co-starring Rosalind Russell.
4/1: Suspicion (1941) Alfred Hitchcock thriller about a shy wife
and her charming husband’s true character. Best Actress Oscar: Joan
Fontaine.
4/8: Holiday (1938) A self-made man has second thoughts about
marrying into a rich family. Co-starring Katharine Hepburn, who is
featured in our next film series.
Shown in large-screen digital projection. Free popcorn.
Ohio Jazz
Tuesday, April 9 7:00 p.m.
April is Jazz Appreciation Month! Hear about
the rich history of jazz music in Ohio with David
Meyers, co-author of Ohio Jazz: A History of Jazz in
the Buckeye State.
“Fresh Fish” to the Front
Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 p.m.
Drawing from letters and Columbus newspaper accounts
from 1862, Reader’s Theater recounts the story of the
95th Ohio Civil War regiment—comprised mostly of
young soldiers (“fresh fish”) from Central Ohio — with
costumed readers, photos, and live period music.
Birding in Columbus
Tuesday, April 23 7:00 p.m.
Join Grange Insurance Audubon Center’s Anne Balogh
for a fascinating slide show about the many birds you
can see in Columbus. Learn about how to see a variety
of birds, attract them to your backyard, and find great
birding spots — like Green Lawn Cemetery, Metro
Parks, and the Audubon Center.
Two Wandering Women:
Ramblin’ Around
Romania
Tuesday, May 7 7:00 p.m.
Join Nancy Staley and Carol Gray for a fascinating
multimedia journey through Romania, from the legend
of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) to artistic monasteries.
Plus, see real souvenirs from their trip. These former
school teachers have been photographing their
adventures around the globe for 20 years!
FILM: Tale of Two Hepburns
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. April 22 & 29 and May 6 & 13
Katharine and Audrey. Two names as important to American cinema as Holly
and Wood. In appreciation of these outstanding (unrelated) Hepburns, we
present two each of their career-defining films. From whimsy and terror to
one of the definitive romantic comedy/dramas of any era, these talented &
lovely ladies are at the top of their game.
4/22: The Philadelphia Story (1940) Romantic comedy
co-starring Katharine, Cary Grant & James Stewart. Oscar: 6 nominations,
with 2 wins: Best Actor (Stewart) and Best Adapted Screenplay.
4/29: Wait Until Dark (1967) A recently blinded woman is
terrorized by criminals. Oscar: Audrey nominated for Best Actress; lost to
Katharine (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner)
5/6: Woman of the Year (1942) Romantic comedy about a
marriage between rival reporters. Co-starring Spencer Tracy. Oscar: Best
Actress nomination (Katharine), Best Original Screenplay winner.
5/13: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) Romantic comedy
about a New York socialite’s interest in a new neighbor. Oscar: Best
Actress nomination (Audrey) and 2 wins: Best Score and Best Original
Song (“Moon River”)
Shown in large-screen digital projection. Free popcorn.
ALL AGES!
Small Farm Animal Visit
Tuesday, May 14 7:00 p.m.
Visit with chickens, turkeys, ducks, and rabbits on the
Library Lawn! Bring the Farm to You provides portable
pens, water tubs, and more, so you can see, touch, and
learn about your favorite farm animals.
ALL AGES!
Yappy Hour V
Thursday, May 16 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Our friendly doggie mingle on the Library Lawn returns
for a fifth year! We’ll have treats, animal-themed music,
and visits from local pet businesses & veterinarians.
Youth
Programs
ALL AGES Harp Music
Sunday, December 2 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy this concert by the young musicians of HarpOhio,
founded and directed by local harpist Jeanne Norton.
Ages 5 & Up Imaginating Dramatics
Thursday, December 6 7:00-8:00 p.m.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Join the young actors of Imaginating Dramatics as
Charlie Brown searches for the perfect Christmas tree.
ALL AGES Santa Visit
Saturday, December 8 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bring your child to visit with Santa in our Meeting
Room! Free photos of your child & Santa are provided
by the Grandview Parks & Recreation Dept. & the Library.
Photos can be emailed or picked up in Youth Services
beginning December 13. Parents are welcome to bring their
own cameras, too!
Grades 6 & Up Make It: Glass Ornaments
Tuesday, December 11 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Use fabric scraps to decorate glass ornaments for a
beautiful holiday gift! Space is limited. Registration
required beginning November 27. A $2 donation is
requested for this program. Friends of the Grandview
Library registration begins November 20.
Grades 1-5 Holiday Origami
Thursday, December 13, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Master the art of origami with Yasue Sakaoka and
make a special gift for someone special!
Space is limited. Register in Youth
Services or call 481-3778
beginning November 29.
Friends of the Library members
signup begins November 21.
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