Herb & Vegetable Plant Sale

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The GHPL Foundation is selling a wide variety of high-quality herbs and vegetables just in time for spring planting. All proceeds benefit the library.

  • Order: 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.
  • Order Deadline: April 15, 2021.
  • Pickup Date: May 8, 2021, 8-11 am.
  • Pickup Location: 1263 Oakland Avenue (just north of the library).
  • Delivery: Available only for Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff for a $5 fee.

Tax information

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The IRS tax filing deadline, which is normally April 15, has been extended this year to May 17, 2021.

Deadlines for the Ohio Department of Taxation, City of Columbus Income Tax Division, and Ohio’s Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) have been extended to this date as well.

Most forms and instructions are available online only.

Basic paper forms are also available at the Drive-Thru Pickup window. Contact us at 614-486-2951 before you arrive to learn about which forms are available.

A limited number of paper forms are available on the second level of the library during Limited Indoor Browsing hours.

  • If a specific paper form is unavailable or has not been sent to us from the IRS, you may use a public computer workstation to print the form or ask a library staff member for assistance. Up to ten pages may be printed at no charge.

Need assistance? Contact a library staff member at 614-486-2951.

Note: Library staff cannot prepare taxes or answer specific tax-related questions. 

 

 

Take & Make Craft Kits

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Take & Make Craft Kits are now available for adults!

Craft kits for any age are available from the library while supplies last.

No registration or library card scan required. Just ask for one at Drive-Thru Pickup.

ADULTS

  • Pick up a new craft kit every month
  • Inspired by our Creativebug digital service at ghpl.org/research.
  • Supplies and video/print resources to help you learn a new skill or hobby will be included.
  • Scissors and your talent are the only other supplies needed!

March 2021: Macrame Plant Hanger

  • Learn how to create the most iconic of all macrame projects: The Plant Hanger.
  • Emily Katz from Creativebug shows you how to create a hanger out of cotton rope tied into simple square knots and half square knots. This project is totally customizable and can work with planters of any size. Emily will show you how to calculate the proportions of your planter and construct a hanger that will hold the pot perfectly. 
  • Kit includes: Metal ring and cotton rope.
  • Learn how to:
    • Connect the rope to a brass ring to create the top of the hanger.
    • Divide ropes into three separate sections to work individually.
    • Create spirals using half square knots and square knots. 
    • Create basket structure to cradle plant pot.
  • Click here to access Creativebug for video instructions.
  • If you enjoyed this project, check out more macrame projects from Creativebug: 
  • Check out books and e-books from the library featuring more great macrame projects.
  • Learn about upcoming themes at ghpl.org/craft:
    • Embroidery Starter (April 2021)
    • Grow Your Own Tomatoes (May 2021)

KIDS

  • Missing our craft table at the library? We have you covered!
  • Pick up a new craft kit each week.
  • Tag us on social media!

GRADES 4 & UP

  • Crafting designed for older kids!
  • Pick up a new craft kit each week.
  • Submit a picture of your completed craft to rrausch@ghpl.org to be entered into a prize drawing.

Project Postcard

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Start a community conversation by sharing your book recommendations!  

Pick up a blank postcard from the library or from one of our partners and write your book review.

Then, mail it back to us or drop it off at the library using one of our book drops. 

Whether it’s your longtime favorite book, something you’ve just read, or one of our Lift Your Read recommendations, your review could help others find their next great read. 

Picture books, chapter books, graphic novels – we want to hear about them all!

All ages are encouraged to participate. We can’t wait to hear from you!


Looking for book recommendations?

Lift Your Read

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Our mission at the Grandview Heights Public Library is to transform lives through knowledge, ideas, and experiences.

One great way to achieve this mission is by reading books that spotlight the diverse lives and experiences of people and groups who represent our communities, near and far. 

With this in mind, we encourage you and our entire community to “Lift Your Read” by participating in an informal community read with us each month.

While we won’t all be reading the same book, we will all be reading on the same theme to shine light on a group, experience, challenge, setting, or other topic that might not have had our attention without a “lift” in that direction.  

We hope you enjoy discovering new books and experiences with these monthly staff-curated booklists to help you Lift Your Read.


March 2021: LGBTQIA+

This month, read a book about, or by, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

GHPL staff have curated lists for all ages below: 

Don’t forget to join us for Walk in Somone Else’s Shoes Storytimes (Ages 2-6):


COMING UP

  • April 2021: The Immigrant Experience
  • May 2021: Mental Health

 

Enjoying your Lift Your Read selections?

Participate in Project Postcard and share your recommendations with your community!

More information is available here or ask a library staff member.