Explore local legends with the free History Walks app!

Take self-guided walking tours of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff that explore fascinating local history, inspiring landmarks, and notable people.  

History Walks is a free app that connects you to the past as you stroll the neighborhood. 

Learn about the former residence of Prescott Bush (father and grandfather of two U.S. Presidents), homes by famed architect Frank Packard, and more. The app offers a unique, fun, and engaging way to explore these two communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walking, running, or biking the tour routes is a great way to enjoy this app.

History Walks is a collaboration between the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society and the Grandview Heights Public Library. This ongoing project promotes local history, outdoor activity, and community. 

Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Four free tours guide you through five to nine historical stops. Each tour is approximately two miles long and will take around 1.5 hours to complete on foot. Additional themed tours will be added to the app in the future.   

The Society and the library have a long history of collaboration, including educational events at the library and special projects like the Interactive Historical Timeline touchscreen.

About the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society
The mission of the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society is to discover, collect, and preserve information, materials, structures, and landmarks which may help to establish interest in, and knowledge of, the history of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff. For more information visit ghmchs.org or email ghmctourhomes@gmail.com.  

About the Grandview Heights Public Library
The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service. GHPL is one of 13 U.S. public libraries to receive 11 consecutive five-star ratings from Library Journal. GHPL is a founding member (1988) and Administering Library of the Central Library Consortium (CLC). This cooperative of 17 Central Ohio library systems, in partnership with statewide networks SearchOhio and OhioLINK, provides 67 million items to member library cardholders.

Library Curbside Pickup is open earlier to better serve you!

Pick up your held items reserved from our catalog and mobile printing requests (10 pages or less) 7 days a week.

NEW & EXPANDED
CURBSIDE PICKUP HOURS
BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 10:
Monday-Thursday 11 am-7 pm
Friday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm

Outdoor Return Boxes: Open 24/7

Steps to use our curbside pickup service: 

1. Place holds.
   Place holds on physical items by using our online catalog at ghpl.org or call the library at 614-486-2951. 
2. Get notifications.
   Once you receive your hold notices, you can come to the library to use our curbside pickup service during scheduled hours.
3. Return library items in book drops.
   Patrons can use only the library book drops to return items. Please return only books, CDs, and DVDs at this time. Returned items will quarantined for a minimum of four days prior to being checked in and made available to other patrons. If you or a member of your household is ill, please do not return items at this time. There are no late fees for overdue library items.
4. Proceed to one of the curbside pickup parking spaces.
   Call a staff person at the phone number provided on the sign.
5. Wait in your vehicle and unlock your trunk.
   A staff person will locate your held items, check them out to you, and deliver them to your vehicle’s trunk. Staff will not be handing library items directly to patrons. Our staff will be wearing masks for your safety; we encourage you to do the same. 

Get assistance from library staff.

• Need help? Contact us on our website or call the library at 614-486-2951 for assistance. 

The library’s building remains closed until further notice due to COVID-19 precautions. The library is committed to providing the best services while keeping our patrons and staff safe. We appreciate your patience during this time.   

• October 5 – Voter registration deadline for General Election
• October 6 – Early voting begins
• October 6 – Absentee voting by mail begins
• November 3 – General Election

Need help picking out a book? Get recommendations from GHPL staff!

Tell us what you’re interested at ghpl.org/nextgreatread, and we’ll send you some suggestions.

We can even create a bundle of books for your children; just let us know on the form. 

Then, reserve the books through our catalog, and we’ll let you know when they are ready for curbside pickup!

The Ohio State Museum of Biological Diversity (OSUMBD) presents a new specimen each week on Wednesdays, June 3-July 29, at noon.

Visit the Grandview Heights Public Library Youth Services Facebook pagk and YouTube Channel to see each week’s video that includes related e-books from our collections!

• JUNE 03: Explore the Ocean! with Dr. Meg Daly and Heather Glon
• JUNE 10: Bugs! with Dr. Steve Chordas, Dr. Luciana Musetti, and George Keeney
• JUNE 17: Mighty Mosses! with Dr. Bob Klips
• JUNE 24: Let’s Go Fishing! with Marc Kibbey and Mael Glon
• JULY 01: So Many Mammals! with Danielle Parsons and Dr. Jonathan Calede
• JULY 08: Plants in Your Backyard! with Kali Mattingly, Ashley Keesling, and Dr. John Freudenstein
• JULY 15: The Amazing Ant! with Dr. Rachelle Adams
• JULY 22: The History and Biology of Coffee! with Dr. Mesfin Tadesse
• JULY 29: Snakes in the Library! with Dr. Lisle Gibbs

Part of the GHPL’s Summer Services & Events season June-August 2020 in collaboration with OSUMBD.

See selected specimens at the library as part of the GHPL Mobile Exhibits series called Natural Wonders, an ongoing collaboration between GHPL and OSUMBD.