Grandview Library Replacement Levy

August 30, 2012

On Tuesday, November 6, The Grandview Library will have a 2.5 mill replacement on the ballot.

Take a look at the Library’s fact sheet for more information.

Additional information will be available soon on the Voter Information Table at the Library and on the Grandview Library Levy Committee’s website.

October 9, 2012, is the deadline for voters to register and update their voter information before the 2012 Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Update your voting address online.

July’s pizza winners

August 2, 2012

Announcing the July winners of Checkout Champion:

  • In the Kids Category, Luisa Pace, with a total of 202 items checked out, wins a Donatos large single-item pizza and a $10 gift card from Donatos.
  • In the Adult Category, Carissa Moran is the winner of a Donatos medium signature pizza and a $5 gift card from Donatos. Her total number of items checked out is 122.

Thanks to Donatos for the terrific prizes.

Who will be the next Checkout Champions? It could be you!

Update your voting address online

August 13, 2012

For the first time, registered voters in Ohio can now update their voting addresses online!

Visit MyOhioVote.com to register your current address 30 days before an election.

October 9, 2012, is the deadline for voters to register and update their voter information before the 2012 Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Take advantage of this convenient and efficient online service that helps Ohioans exercise their right to vote!

Learn more about voting from the Ohio Secretary of State.

Vote for us, and we could win $5,000

August 10, 2012

Go to www.readbuildplay.com and vote for the Grandview Library—we could win $5,000!

LEGO DUPLO and the Association for Library Services To Children (ALSC) have joined hands to celebrate and support local libraries.

  • The most nominated library in the Read! Build! Play! project receives $5,000 for books and supplies.
  • The top 200 libraries receive a special LEGO DUPLO Read! Build! Play! toolkit chock full of cutting edge, early literacy programming that combines preschool books with a versatile collection of DUPLO bricks.

Vote now, and spread the word—voting is quick and easy!

  • “Ohio” for the Your State
  • “Columbus” for Your City
  • “Grandview Heights Public Library” for Your Branch (even though we’re not a branch)
  • Enter the security code that is shown
  • Click and you’re done!

Thank you for supporting the Grandview Library!

Apps & mobile versions of our featured sites

August 10, 2012

Smartphone users: Bookmark these links or get the app!

Here’s a list of some of our online services (from our special E-book/Digital Library and Research collections) that have apps & mobile versions, which are noted below in parentheses:

LIBRARY WEBSITE & CATALOG

MUSIC

  • Freegal (Free mobile apps: Android, iPhone)
    Download free, legal music (MP3) from Sony Music’s huge collection. Limit: Three downloads each week. Grandview Library card required. Learn more.

E-BOOKS

  • Freading (free mobile apps: Android, Apple, Kindle Fire)
    Download Freading e-books onto a variety of compatible devices, including e-readers, smartphones, tablets, and computers. Get access to all titles—no holds or waiting lists. Not currently available for Kindle. Grandview Library cardrequired.

E-BOOKS / AUDIOBOOKS / MOVIES

HAVE A QUESTION?

HAVE A HOMEWORK QUESTION?

LANGUAGE LESSONS

RESEARCH