Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation


The mission of the Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) Foundation is 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.

The GHPL Foundation’s Endowment Fund, established through the Columbus Foundation in 1993, serves to fulfill this mission

Donate


  • Online by credit card
  • Checks payable to: “The Grandview Library Endowment Fund”
    Grandview Heights Public Library
    1685 W. First Ave.
    Columbus, OH 43212

Special Events


12th Annual Herb & Veggie Plant Sale

ONLINE ORDER DEADLINE: Spring 2024 TBA
PICKUP DATE & TIME:
Spring 2024 TBA
PICKUP LOCATION:
1263 Oakland Avenue (1/2 block north of the library)

The Foundation will be selling a wide variety of high-quality herbs and vegetables just in time for spring planting. All proceeds benefit the library. Order & pay online or download a paper form, complete, and return with payment to the Circulation desk. Paper order forms are also available at the library. Delivery is  available only for Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff for a $5 fee.

 

10th Annual Grandview Chocolate Walk

DATE: Fall 2024
LOCATION:
Grandview Heights, Ohio
TICKETS:
A limited number of $25 tickets will be available.

Enjoy a walking tour of Grandview with unique chocolate stops at participating businesses. The event benefits the Foundation while highlighting Grandview Height’s outstanding, pedestrian-friendly business district.

Visit facebook.com/grandviewheightspubliclibraryfoundation or contact grandviewchocolatewalk@gmail.com for more information.

Flights with Friends

DATE: Stay tuned!
LOCATION:
Stay tuned! Interested in hosting a Flights event? Contact foundation@ghpl.org.

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

Hosted by the GHPL Foundation. For ages 21 & up.

Past locations include: Basic Biscuits, 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.

Grandview Gift Box

Selections announced Winter 2024!

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

Perfect for holidays or any other occasion.

Order online at grandviewgiftbox.org.

Annual Campaign

Consider making a year-end gift to the GHPL Foundation’s Annual Campaign!

Your tax-deductible donation helps ensure the long-term financial security of the library, enhance its services, and increase the library’s community outreach.

Your donation can be recognized with an ornament placed on the Remembrance Tree in the library atrium during the holidays.

The Big Give

Look for the next The Big Give, a special 25-hour online giving event presented by The Columbus Foundation. The GHPL Foundation receives 100% of your donations to its Endowment Fund at the Columbus Foundation.

Projects & Special Events


GHPL StoryWalk

GHPL PopUp Library

GHPL Mobile Exhibits

Free WiFi in Grandview Heights Parks

Author Celeste Ng

Puzzle Master Will Shortz

Ways to Donate


Your gift may be designated as well as non-specific. While a gift in any amount is truly appreciated, cash gifts at the $200 or $250 levels or higher offer additional benefits to donors.

  • Remembrance Plaque
    A permanent engraved nameplate will be attached to the Remembrance Plaque in the library atrium with a donation of $500 or more. Gifts of $1,000 or more may be paid on a quarterly basis. Forms are also available in the atrium.
  • Memorial Donations
    The GHPL Foundation is always honored to accept memorial donations from the family and friends of someone whose life was especially enriched by the library services or staff. We can supply memorial gift cards to be distributed at memorial or funeral services and appreciate being added as options for donations in an obituary notice.
  • Special Occasion Donations
    Milestones such as an anniversary, retirement, graduation or birth are some of the wonderful opportunities to be acknowledged by a gift to the GHPL Foundation.
  • Legacy Society
    This elite group of supporters of the library is committed to ensuring the continuing excellence of their local library and to making a lasting difference through a planned gift or bequest.

Kroger Community Rewards


  • Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards.
  • Kroger will donate a percentage of purchases to the Foundation whenever you use your Kroger Plus Card.

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