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Grandview Gift Box

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Give the gift of hand-selected specialties from local businesses with the Grandview Gift Box!

Perfect for holidays or any other occasion.

This years gift box includes:

Proceeds support the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation and local merchants.

To purchase a gift box, visit grandviewgiftbox.org.

Buying gifts for the holidays?

Look for this logo when you shop!

The GHPL Foundation, the library, and other local organizations are partnering to highlight our local businesses this holiday season.

Now more than ever, we are committed to supporting our local economy and the many outstanding businesses that support the library and our community. 

GHPL Board Committee Meeting

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Following coronavirus prevention guidelines from government and health officials, the Grandview Heights Public Library building remains closed until further notice, to reduce the transmission of the virus in our community.

During this library building closure, the Finance Committee of the Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will live-stream its public meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, November 11, at 10 am.

The Ohio General Assembly and Ohio Attorney General have approved the use of virtual meetings as a viable alternative to conducting public hearings during this time. Normally, the GHPL Board of Trustees holds its regularly scheduled public meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 pm in Conference Room A of the library.

In lieu of in-person participation, the public may submit comments via email at pr@ghpl.org. The commenter’s name and subject of comments will be read into the public record, and full comments will be attached to the meeting notes. Comments must be received at least two hours before the meeting begins. Comments received after the meeting begins will be held until the next public meeting.

Curbside service offered daily

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Plans have been paused to offer limited indoor browsing inside the library, but curbside pickup of reserved library items will continue to be offered 7 days a week.

On October 15, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Franklin County is at a Level 3 Public Health Emergency for the spread of the coronavirus.

The Ohio Public Health Advisory System defines this red status as very high exposure to and spread of the virus in our county. Activities should be limited as much as possible.

The library will continue to focus on providing access to all library materials online or through our curbside pickup service.

Reserve items online or feel free to contact staff with any requests you have. Contact staff by webchat at ghpl.org, by email at ghpl.org/contact, or by phone at 614-486-2951.

We will continue to monitor safety recommendations from government and health officials as we plan our next phases of library service.

Thank you for your continued support during this challenging time.

Get updates from our website, e-newsletter, and social media.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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This year, the library and Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation are partnering to bring you the Grandview Heights Halloween Scavenger Hunt!

The Scavenger Hunt takes place Monday, October 26-Saturday, October 31.

Explore Grandview Heights parks and business windows to find special Halloween pictures. If your child finds at least 5 of the 10 pictures, they can bring their form to the library for a Halloween prize!

For for kids of all ages.

Registration required.

Instructions will be emailed to participants.

Join the Facebook event.

Live, online job assistance

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Get assistance with your job search from live online coaches!

​​JobNow connects you to live help with your resume, cover letters, job interview preparation, and more.

Plus, find career resources, job hunting assistance, and test preparation resources online 24/7.

  • Live Interview Coaching
    Brush up on your interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches.
  • Resume Lab
    Submit your resume any time, and a job coach will send it back within 24 hours with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. Plus, download resume templates or browse resources for producing better resumes.
  • Career Resources
    Access job resources 24/7. In addition, job coaches help you strategically target jobs best suited to your interests and qualifications.
  • Adult Learning Center
    Get career skills, test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test), and access to an academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.

Find more career & job resources from the library.

Live, online homework help

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Get live, online homework help with HelpNow!

HelpNow offers personalized homework assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies), including SAT preparation for students K-12.

Students communicate with live, online tutors using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems.

HelpNow live assistance is available Monday-Friday 2-11 pm with your GHPL card.

Learning tools and resources are available 24/7, including:

  • Lessons, videos, and tests.
  • Writing lab where students can submit papers for editing any time.
  • Assessment tests so students can see where they need more practice in a subject.
  • Academic and standardized test preparation materials.
  • Collaboration tools for independent, online group study.
  • Foreign language labs.
  • Flashcard library that allows students to create their own flashcards for tests.
  • Cloud feature so students can keep documents that they can refer back to at any time.

HelpNow also offers assistance for adult learners, including: GED prep, U.S citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and career resources.

Find more learning resources for kids from the library, plus our School Services that include booklists for every grade.

Browse outdoors through Thur, Oct 15

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Outdoor PopUp Browsing has been extended through Thursday, October 15!

Enjoy the fall weather and browse outdoors, weather permitting.

Check out new and popular library items for all ages Tuesdays-Thursdays 4-7 pm and Saturdays 10 am-1 pm. Learn more.

RBdigital e-audiobooks moved to Digital Downloads

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Beginning September 16, e-audiobooks from RBdigital in our Digital Collections are moving to Digital Downloads and the Libby app!

You will still get instant access (no holds) to these 30,000+ titles.

Just search Digital Downloads from our Digital Collections at ghpl.org/ebooks instead!

Outdoor PopUp Browsing

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Browse new and popular items outdoors on the east side of the library!

For a limited time, the Grandview Heights Public Library will offer Outdoor PopUp Browsing beginning Tuesday, September 8. Library Curbside Pickup will continue to be offered daily.

Outdoor PopUp Browsing
(weather permitting)
Expanded through Thursday, October 15

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 4-7 pm
  • Saturday, 10 am-1 pm

Carts will feature different genres of books, audiobooks, movies, TV, and music for all ages.  The GHPL PopUp Library outreach vehicle will also be open for browsing.

GHPL is continuing to follow safety guidelines provided by local, county, and state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Safety guidelines

  • Facemasks are required.
  • Use hand sanitizer before entering.
  • Maintain six feet for social distancing.
  • Do not reshelve unwanted items – place items in bins after handling.
  • Area is limited to 12 people at a time.
  • If you or a member of your household is ill, do not visit the library at this time.

Location

New and popular items

  • DVDs
  • Audiobooks
  • Fiction
  • Nonfiction
  • Large Print
  • Teen/Juvenile Fiction
  • Picture Books
  • Easy Readers/Chapters Books

Outdoor PopUp Browsing is supported with funding from the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation.

We hope you enjoy this next phase of expanding library service as we continue to monitor safety recommendations during the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for your continued support during this challenging time.

MORE LIBRARY SERVICES

Expanded Library Curbside Pickup
Held items reserved from our catalog and mobile printing requests (10 pages or less)

  • Monday-Thursday, 11 am-7 pm
  • Friday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm

Outdoor Return Boxes

  • Open 24/7.
  • The library continues to quarantine returned items for a minimum of four days prior to being checked in and made available to other patrons.

Assistance from Library Staff

  • Need help? Chat with staff online at ghpl.org or call the library at 614-486-2951.

Digital Collections

GHPL app

New History Walks mobile app

Take self-guided walking tours of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff that explore fascinating local history, inspiring landmarks, and notable people.
A collaboration between the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society and GHPL.
Download the free app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

 

RESERVE THE LATEST ITEMS
FOR LIBRARY CURBSIDE PICKUP

Explore local legends with free History Walks app

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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.