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Mask Advisory

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Dive into Summer Reading

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Discover an ocean of possibilities!

Make a splash and dive into summer reading!

Summer reading club takes place May 31-July 31.

Earn great prizes by:

  • Attending fun programs
  • Completing challenges
  • Reaching your reading goals

The more you read, the more chances you have to win.

 

KIDS & TEENS

 

How do I get started?
How can kids earn prizes?
  • Logging their reading.
  • Completing our weekly challenges.
  • Attending programs. Each program has a “secret code” that will be announced at programs. Go to “badges” and choose the “Reader About Town” badge.  Click “enter secret code” and type in the secret code.
What are the prizes?

All participants who complete the program will receive the following prizes:

  • GHPL T-shirt.
  • Coupons to: DK Diner, Dairy Queen, Pure Imagination Chocolatier, Chocolate Café, and Star Beacon.
  • “I Read at Grandview Library” bracelet.
  • Blank book or book of your choice.
What are the grand prizes?

For eight hours of reading, you can purchase a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes:

  • For kids
    • Ride in a fire truck (Grandview Heights residents only)
    • Razor Scooter
    • King’s Island passes for 4
    • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time
    • $20 Lion’s Cub Cookies gift card
  • For teens
    • Grandview Theater and Drafthouse passes for 4
    • $25 Amazon gift card
    • $25 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams gift card
    • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time
    • $20 Lion’s Cub Cookies gift card

Thank you to these generous sponsors!

 

ADULTS (ages 18+)

 

How do I get started?
  • Desktop: Visit ghpl.beanstack.org
  • Mobile: Download the free Beanstack Tracker app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Do you have any children who want to join in the fun? You can register yourself and your child(ren) and log reading for everyone from one account!
How do I earn prizes?
  • Log the books you read to earn Logging Badges.
  • Complete Activity Badges.
  • Completed Badges earn you raffle tickets, to be spent towards the Grand Prizes of your choice.
  • You also earn two coupons as you make progress!
What are the coupons?
What are the Grand Prizes?
  • Six (6) gift sets from local businesses and artisans!
  • Spend your earned raffle tickets towards as many different prizes as you like – or put them all into the same drawing.
Accent on Nature
Hummingbird feeder, earthenware sponge holder, dried sage bundle, and amethyst crystal.
Glenn Avenue Soap Company
One Rosemary Citrus foaming hand soap dispenser, one “Not a Brown Trout” bar soap, one natural insect repellant spray, one “Healing Blend” body butter, and one Citrus lip balm.
Green Olive Company
One ceramic oil dipping dish, one North Market Spices Greek Seasoning packet, one Black Truffle Sea Salt bottle, one Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil bottle, and one Traditional Balsamic Vinegar bottle.
Ohio Craft Museum (Set 1)
One wooden bowl and one rock soap bar.
Ohio Craft Museum (Set 2)
One earthenware cup and one set of book-themed bookplate prints.
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
Four candles in the following scents: Old Books, Earl Grey, Jasmine Tea, and Agarwood.

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Thank you! Levy passes by 87%

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The library levy passed by an amazing 87% of the vote. Thank you to our community for your continued support!

Kid’s History Hike 

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Did a friendly ghost really live in that house? Who drew a large crow on that front porch? Why was a dog the official mascot of the Grandview Heights Fire Department? 

It’s a History Walks tour designed just for kids! 

The new tour is part of the free History Walks app available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

History Walks offers 9 tours that explore fascinating local history, inspiring landmarks, and notable people in Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff.  

History Walks is presented by the Grandview Heights Public Library and the Grandview Heights Marble/Cliff Historical Society. 

The Kid’s History Hike is a collaboration with Grandview Heights Schools. This tour features narration for the first time, with many stops narrated by students.  

 

4/25: Flights with Friends

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

Join us at The Ohio Taproom on Monday, April 25, from 7-8:30 pm!

  • Purchase advance $25 tickets online. Ticket price includes samples provided by The Ohio Taproom.
  • 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, Ohio Craft Museum, Endeavor Brewing Company, The Candle Lab, and Craft & Vinyl.

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

Herb & Vegetable Plant Sale

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Choose from 35 herb and vegetable starters just in time for spring planting!

The Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation‘s 9th Annual Herb & Vegetable Plant Sale takes place this year April 4-18.

Order online at ghpl.org/plantsale2022 or grab a paper form at the library. All proceeds benefit the library.

Order deadline is April 18. Pickup day is Saturday, May 7, 8-11 am, at 1263 Oakland Avenue, a half block north of the library. Delivery is available only for Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff for a $5 fee.