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Access millions of additional library items

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SearchOhio has resumed reserve requests!

Our consortium of 17 Central Ohio libraries (CLC) partners with this consortium of 42 statewide public library systems.

If you search an item at ghpl.org with no results, look for the SearchOhio option!

(Processing and delivery may take longer than normal due to COVID-19 safety precautions.)

Curbside Pickup opens earlier, hours expand

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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.   

Device Advice

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Need help accessing services from our Digital and Research collections on your device?

Complete this form for assistance from GHPL staff!

Whether you’re downloading e-books and e-audiobooks, downloading mp3s, or streaming movies and video courses, get great tips on how to use these services on your smartphone, touchscreen, desktop, and more.

OCT 6: Voter registration deadline

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Register to vote and cast your ballot in upcoming elections.

2020 voting schedule in Ohio:

  • October 5 – Voter registration deadline for General Election
  • October 6 – Early voting begins
  • October 6 – Absentee voting by mail begins
  • November 3 – General Election

Learn about statewide issues and get voter information:

Find online forms below. You may request the available paper copies during Curbside Pickup hours.

Normally during election seasons, the voting information below is available on a table just inside the parking lot doors. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the library building remains closed until further notice. You may request available information during Curbside Pickup hours.

  • Voter Information Bulletins from the League of Women Voters of Ohio
  • Campaign literature from a variety of local candidates & groups
Reserve the latest books about U.S. politics from the library at go.clcohio.org/election-2020.

7/21: GHPL Board Meeting

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

During this library closure, the Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will live-stream its next public meeting at youtube.com/GrandviewLibrary on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 6 pm.

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 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.

Agenda

Discover Your Next Read

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Need help picking out a book? Get recommendations from GHPL staff!

Tell us what you’re interested at ghpl.org/nextgreatread, and we’ll send you some suggestions.

We can even create a bundle of books for your children; just let us know on the form. 

Then, reserve the books through our catalog, and we’ll let you know when they are ready for curbside pickup!

Bingo Challenge

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Want to earn an extra 100 points toward winning prizes in our first ever virtual Summer Reading Club?

Complete the Bingo Challenge! Each square features a different literary genre or feature. Complete five squares in a row to win.

Need some book suggestions? Our staff has compiled a list of books for each square/genre that are available from the library:

Download the free GHPL Summer Reading Club ReadSquared app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, visit ghpl.readsquared.com, or call a library staff member at 614-486-2951 for assistance.

Spectacular Specimens

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The Ohio State Museum of Biological Diversity (OSUMBD) presents a new specimen each week on Wednesdays, June 3-July 29, at noon.

Visit the Grandview Heights Public Library Youth Services Facebook pagk and YouTube Channel to see each week’s video that includes related e-books from our collections!

  • JUNE 03: Explore the Ocean! with Dr. Meg Daly and Heather Glon
  • JUNE 10: Bugs! with Dr. Steve Chordas, Dr. Luciana Musetti, and George Keeney
  • JUNE 17: Mighty Mosses! with Dr. Bob Klips
  • JUNE 24: Let’s Go Fishing! with Marc Kibbey and Mael Glon
  • JULY 01: So Many Mammals! with Danielle Parsons and Dr. Jonathan Calede
  • JULY 08: Plants in Your Backyard! with Kali Mattingly, Ashley Keesling, and Dr. John Freudenstein
  • JULY 15: The Amazing Ant! with Dr. Rachelle Adams
  • JULY 22: The History and Biology of Coffee! with Dr. Mesfin Tadesse
  • JULY 29: Snakes in the Library! with Dr. Lisle Gibbs

Part of the GHPL’s Summer Services & Events season June-August 2020 in collaboration with OSUMBD.

See selected specimens at the library as part of the GHPL Mobile Exhibits series called Natural Wonders, an ongoing collaboration between GHPL and OSUMBD. 

Summer Reading Club

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Take part in our first ever virtual Summer Reading Club!

You could win great prizes for reading June 1-August 1.

Download the Summer Reading Club app to get started:

Adults may register for an adult only account, or register yourself and your children. From the account, you will be able to log reading for yourself and your children.

Need help? Check out these short video tips on our YouTube Channel.

Want to participate offline? Call a library staff member at 614-486-2951 to get started.

KIDS SUMMER READING

You may be at home, but you will still be able to earn great prizes by meeting your reading goals, participating in programs, and completing weekly challenges!

Every 100 points kids earn may be redeemed for a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes.

How do kids earn points?

  • Logging your reading.
  • Completing our weekly challenges and BINGO board.
  • Attending virtual programs. Each program has a “secret code” that can be found in the ReadSquared event calendar. Go to “enter code” and type in the secret code.

What are the prizes for kids?

  • Coupon pack sent to you after completing half of the program/500 points.
  • Coupon pack and certificate of completion sent to you upon finishing the program/1000 points.
  • Grand prizes:
    • Ride to school in a Grandview Heights police cruiser
    • Ride from school on a Grandview Heights fire engine
    • Mugs + coloring time at Clay Café
    • Movie night at Grandview Theater
    • Scene75 Super Passes for 4
    • Kindle Paperwhite
    • LEGO sets
    • Book sets
  • Coupons:
    • DK Diner
    • Dairy Queen on 5th Ave.
    • Galaxy Games & Golf
    • Pure Imagination Chocolatier
    • Scene75

Thank you to these Kids Summer Reading sponsors!

  • Gold Sponsor: Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Education Foundation
  • Clay Cafe on 5th Ave.
  • Dairy Queen on 5th Ave.
  • DK Diner
  • Galaxy Games and Golf
  • Grandview Heights Fire Department
  • Grandview Heights Police Department
  • Grandview Theater & Drafthouse
  • Pure Imagination Chocolatier
  • Scene75 at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing

 

ADULT SUMMER READING

Read for chance to win great prizes from local businesses. The more you read, the better your chances of winning!

How do adults earn points?

  • Logging your reading.
  • Completing the BINGO board.

What are the prizes for adults?

  • Each time you complete a book and log your reading, you will earn 100 points that can then be used to purchase a raffle ticket for the weekly prize drawing. Completing the Bingo board also earns you 100 points and another raffle ticket.
  • Adults earning at least 800 points throughout the summer will also be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing at the end.

6/10-11: The Big Give

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DONATE to the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation‘s Endowment Fund during a special, 25-hour online giving event called The Big Give, presented by The Columbus Foundation.

  • The event takes place Wednesday, June 10, at 10 am—Thursday, June 11, at 11 am.
  • Give securely using Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or a major U.S. credit card with a minimum gift of $20.
  • 100% of your donation goes to the GHPL Foundation. All credit card fees will even be covered by The Columbus Foundation.
  • Each gift will be boosted on a pro rata basis thanks to a $1 million+ bonus pool. 
  • Your donation supports the GHPL Foundation’s mission to raise private funds to ensure the long-term financial security of the library and enhance its services, enabling it to serve as a dynamic place where lifelong relationships and learning develop.
  • GHPL Foundation projects include:
  • Donate $20 or more and share your experience with #biggive on social media! Be sure to tag the GHPL Foundation and The Columbus Foundation.

Click DONATE, log in or “continue as guest,” and make your contribution.

Thank you for supporting the GHPL Foundation!

Join the GHPL Foundation’s Facebook page.