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Request notice: Qualifications from design professionals

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Notice of Request for Qualifications for Design Professional Services

The Grandview Heights Public Library requests qualifications from design professionals to serve as the architect of record for permanent improvement projects under a 2021-2024 term agreement with individual projects authorized on a task order basis in the Library’s sole discretion and from others (architects, engineers, landscape architects, and surveyors) to establish a file of prequalified firms to provide services as needed, where the estimated fee is less than $50,000.

The complete RFQ may be obtained from: Denise Shedloski, Support Services Director, at dshedloski@ghpl.org.

Statements of Qualifications will be accepted until 5 pm on September 3, 2021, for the task order architect and on an ongoing basis with no deadline for the file.

 

Choose your pickup location

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Choose the pickup location for your reserved items!

When reserving items from our main catalog, you can now choose your pickup location.

Use the drop-down menu to select your preference:

  • “Grandview Hts Drive-Thru Pickup” or
  • “Grandview Hts Main”

AUG 2: Library returns to full hours

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Beginning Monday, August 2, the library will be open regular hours.

Drive-Thru Pickup & services inside the library will be available 7 days a week.

Get a library card, browse our collections, use a computer, make photocopies, book a meeting room, and more.

We look forward to seeing you!

Starting August 2, library hours will be:

  • Monday-Thursday: 10 am-8:30 pm
  • Friday: 10 am-6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
  • Sunday: 1-5 pm

AUGUST: Music on the Lawn

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Enjoy free outdoor summer concerts on the library lawn!

This year’s concerts will be held Tuesdays in August from 7-8 pm.*

Get the performance schedule, sponsor list, food truck schedule, and more at ghpl.org/music.

Coordinated by the Grandview Heights Public Library and Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation.


* Due to COVID-19 precautions, concerts have been moved to August this year with earlier start/end times. Concerts are normally Tuesdays in June & July from 7:30-8:30 pm.

 

7/20: GHPL Board Meeting

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The Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regularly-scheduled public meeting at 6 pm in the Meeting Room of the library.

Agenda

7/6: Voter Registration Deadline for 8/3 Special Elections

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Voters throughout Ohio will cast their ballots for local candidates and issues in special elections on August 3, with voter registration due by July 6.

Registered Franklin County voters in the 15th Congressional district will have the opportunity to decide which two candidates will face off in the November General Election to represent the district.

Register and learn more from the Franklin County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State.

 

CLOSED: July 4-5

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The Grandview Heights Public Library will be closed Sunday-Monday, July 4-5, in observance of Independence Day.

 

Community Conversations: Racial Equality

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The Grandview Heights Public Library has joined Grandview Heights Schools and community leaders, members, and educators to foster education and lasting change against racism and racial inequality in our community.

Join us for these upcoming community conversations and explore the library’s book lists, resources, events, and more at ghpl.org/antiracism.

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Summer Reading Club

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Read all summer long for a chance to win great prizes from local businesses!

ADULTS

June 1-July 31

Log your reading, complete missions, and play BINGO to win great locally-sourced prizes.

Using a desktop computer? Visit ghpl.readsquared.com.

Using your phone or tablet? Download the free app ReadSquared from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

  • 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.
  • 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.

What are the prizes?

  • Grandview Grind (1423 Grandview Ave.) gift bundle: Hat, reusable coffee cup, $25 gift card. ($50 value)
  • Reed Arts (943 W. 3rd Ave.) gift bundle: Charley Harper activity set: 1000 piece puzzle, playing cards, greeting card coloring set. ($50 value)
  • The Ohio Taproom (1291 W. 3rd Ave.) gift bundle: Hat & $25 gift card. ($50 value)
  • State of Devotion (1399 Grandview Ave.) gift bundle: ‘Heights’ pint glasses (2), ‘OHIO’ keychain, locally-themed ceramic coasters (2). ($50 value)
  • Knotty Pine Brewing (1765 W. 3rd Ave.) $50 gift card.
  • Red Giraffe Designs (1419 Grandview Ave.) gift bundle: Earrings, hair clip, bracelet, Red Giraffe sticker. ($50 value)

Stop the library between June 1-June 30 to see the prizes in person! Prizes will be on display in the case at the Nonfiction Desk on the second floor. Drawings will take place after the program ends on July 31.

 

KIDS

June 1-July 31

How do I get started? 

  • Desktop: Visit ghpl.readsquared.com.
  • Mobile: Download the free ReadSquared app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • You will have the option to register yourself and your child(ren) and log reading for everyone from one account.
  • Do you already have an account from participating in previous summer or winter reading challenges? You can use the same account!
  • Looking for a way to keep track of points on paper before you enter them into the app? Print this Points Tracker!

How can kids earn points?

  • Logging their 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?
All participants who complete the program will receive the following prizes:

  • Blank book or journal 
  • “I Read at Grandview Library” bracelet 
  • Coupons to: DK Diner, Dairy Queen, Galaxy Games & Golf, Pure Imagination Chocolatier, Chocolate Café, and Star Beacon

What are the Grand Prizes?
For every 100 points you earn reading, attending programs, or completing challenges, you can purchase a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes:

  • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time 
  • Grandview Theater and Drafthouse passes for 4 
  • Ride in a Grandview Heights fire truck (Grandview Heights residents only) 
  • Kindle Paperwhite 
  • LEGO sets 
  • Book sets 
  • Craft kits 

Who are the sponsors?
Thank you to these generous sponsors for supporting Summer Reading Club!

 

 

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MON, MAY 17: New hours begin

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Beginning Monday, May 17, the Grandview Heights Public Library will expand hours of service. 

Hours will be the same for both Drive-Thru Pickup and Indoor Browsing 7 days a week. 

  • Monday-Thursday: 10 am-7 pm 
  • Friday: 10 am-6 pm 
  • Saturday: 10 am-5 pm 
  • Sunday: 1-5 pm 

The library continues to follow local and national safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. 

Our Drive-Thru Pickup service continues to be the safest option for accessing library resources. Reserve your items online at ghpl.org or contact library staff with your material requests or account questions. Staff are available via webchat at ghpl.org, by email at ghpl.org/contact, or by phone at 614-486-2951. As always, our digital collections, research and learning databases, and other services are available 24/7 at ghpl.org.   

Indoor Browsing is available inside the library. A full list of safety guidelines and available services can be found below. 

Thank you for your patience and continued support. We look forward to seeing you!

Indoor Browsing Guidelines (updated 6/16/21)

  • Starting Friday, June 18, face coverings will be optional for fully-vaccinated patrons and staff.
  • Disposable face masks are available to patrons at the library entrance.  
  • The number of patrons inside the building is limited to ensure effective social distancing. Staff will let you know if you need to wait to enter.   
  • 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. 

Services Available at the Library (updated 07/16/21)

  • Browse the shelves to choose items.
  • Self-checkout at the library is also available on your smartphone by downloading our mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.  
  • Use a computer.
  • Print, copy, scan, and fax.   
  • Get a library card.   
  • Access free WiFi.   
  • Notary public service (scheduled in advance).  
  • Meeting rooms.
  • Vending machines.  
  • Gaming spaces.