Explore local legends with the free History Walks app!

Take self-guided walking tours of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff that explore fascinating local history, inspiring landmarks, and notable people.  

History Walks is a free app that connects you to the past as you stroll the neighborhood. 

Learn about the former residence of Prescott Bush (father and grandfather of two U.S. Presidents), homes by famed architect Frank Packard, and more. The app offers a unique, fun, and engaging way to explore these two communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walking, running, or biking the tour routes is a great way to enjoy this app.

History Walks is a collaboration between the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society and the Grandview Heights Public Library. This ongoing project promotes local history, outdoor activity, and community. 

Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Four free tours guide you through five to nine historical stops. Each tour is approximately two miles long and will take around 1.5 hours to complete on foot. Additional themed tours will be added to the app in the future.   

The Society and the library have a long history of collaboration, including educational events at the library and special projects like the Interactive Historical Timeline touchscreen.

 

About the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society
The mission of the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society is to discover, collect, and preserve information, materials, structures, and landmarks which may help to establish interest in, and knowledge of, the history of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff. For more information visit ghmchs.org or email ghmctourhomes@gmail.com.  

About the Grandview Heights Public 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 one of 13 U.S. public libraries to receive 11 consecutive five-star ratings from Library Journal. GHPL is a founding member (1988) and Administering Library of the Central Library Consortium (CLC). This cooperative of 17 Central Ohio library systems, in partnership with statewide networks SearchOhio and OhioLINK, provides 67 million items to member library cardholders.

Library Curbside Pickup is open earlier to better serve you!

Pick up your held items reserved from our catalog and mobile printing requests (10 pages or less) 7 days a week.

NEW & EXPANDED
CURBSIDE PICKUP HOURS
BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 10:
Monday-Thursday 11 am-7 pm
Friday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm

Outdoor Return Boxes: Open 24/7

Steps to use our curbside pickup service: 

1. Place holds.
   Place holds on physical items by using our online catalog at ghpl.org or call the library at 614-486-2951. 
2. Get notifications.
   Once you receive your hold notices, you can come to the library to use our curbside pickup service during scheduled hours.
3. Return library items in book drops.
   Patrons can use only the library book drops to return items. Please return only books, CDs, and DVDs at this time. Returned items will quarantined for a minimum of four days prior to being checked in and made available to other patrons. If you or a member of your household is ill, please do not return items at this time. There are no late fees for overdue library items.
4. Proceed to one of the curbside pickup parking spaces.
   Call a staff person at the phone number provided on the sign.
5. Wait in your vehicle and unlock your trunk.
   A staff person will locate your held items, check them out to you, and deliver them to your vehicle’s trunk. Staff will not be handing library items directly to patrons. Our staff will be wearing masks for your safety; we encourage you to do the same. 

Get assistance from library staff.

• Need help? Contact us on our website or call the library at 614-486-2951 for assistance. 

The library’s building remains closed until further notice due to COVID-19 precautions. The library is committed to providing the best services while keeping our patrons and staff safe. We appreciate your patience during this time.