School Services

Get ready for the new school year with school services from the library!

You’ll find live homework help, book lists for all ages, teacher collections, library visits, outreach, and more.

8th Annual Grandview Chocolate Walk

Enjoy a walking tour of Grandview Heights with unique chocolate stops at these 29 local businesses on Thursday, October 6, from 6-8 pm.

Purchase tickets.

A limited number of $25 tickets are now available.

Presented by the GHPL Foundation to benefit the library.

 

 

Fall Programs & Services

Find out what’s happening at the library September-November 2022!

We have a full schedule of events for all ages.

Browse our full-color brochureonline flipbookonline calendar, and Facebook events.

GHPL Planning/Policy Committee Meeting

The GHPL Planning/Policy Committee will be hold public meetings on Monday, August 1, 2022, at 5:45 pm, and Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 5:45 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library.

8/1 Agenda
8/2 Agenda

COSI Dinosaur Learning Lunchboxes

Pick up a free COSI Dinosaur Learning Lunchbox at the library while supplies last!

These free kits include five dinosaur-themed STEM activities and science experiments for grades K-8. (Kits do not contain food.)

COSI Dinosaur Learning Lunchboxes (video) are provided to GHPL through a partnership between COSI and the Ohio Library Council.

Supplies are limited!

Kits are first-come, first-served while supplies last in Youth Services on the lower level of the library. (Only 100 will be available.)

Limit is one per child.

 

Mask Advisory

Franklin County Public Health has issued a mask advisory.

Masks are strongly encouraged for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status.

Disposable face masks are available to patrons at the library entrance.

Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of social distancing from others.

If you or your family members are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or recently tested positive for COVID-19, please do not visit the library at this time.

Get updates from the Franklin County Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

JobNow: Live online coaches

Get help with your resume, cover letters, and job interview techniques from live online coaches with JobNow.

You’ll also find online career resources, job hunting assistance, and test preparation resources.

  • 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.

Explore more Career & Job resources from our online Research collection.

Flights with Friends: Basic Biscuits

Enjoy delicious samples and the latest library releases at socials around Grandview Heights!

Join us at Basic Biscuits, Kindness & Coffee on Monday, June 27, from 7-8:30 pm.

  • Purchase advance $25 tickets online. Ticket price includes samples provided by Basic Biscuits.
  • Remaining tickets will be available at the event based on availability.
  • For ages 21 and up.

Flights with Friends are hosted by the GHPL Foundation to benefit the library.

Past locations include: Winan’s Chocolates + Coffees, The Ohio Taproom, Grandview Theater & Drafthouse, Watershed Distillery, The Twisted Vine, Chocolate Cafe, and Ohio Craft Museum.

Interested in hosting a Flights event? Contact foundation@ghpl.org.

Music on the Lawn

Summer concerts at the library are finally here!

Join us for great concerts on the lawn every Tuesdays in June & July from 7:30-8:30 pm.

Get the band lineup, food truck schedule, and more at ghpl.org/music.

Coordinated by:
Grandview Heights Public Library
Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation

Presented by:
Nickie Evans with Coldwell Banker Realty

Season Sponsors:
Pathways Financial Credit Union
Optimize Chiropractic
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation

 

 

Memory Building Kits

Do you know or live with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or memory loss?

Memory Building Kits help spark conversation, fond memories, and relaxing activities among multiple generations and family members.

Each contain items and interactive activities that focus on a theme or decade.

Themes include:

  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • Hobbies
  • Nature
  • Transportation

Reserve a kit from our Nontraditional Lending collection or browse them on the second floor of the library in the Periodicals Room.