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GHPL’s 12th five-star rating  

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The Grandview Heights Public Library is 1 of 8 U.S. public libraries to receive 12 consecutive five-star ratings from Library Journal.

This year, the journal’s Index of Public Library Service evaluated 6,333 U.S. public libraries across the country. Ratings are based on 2017 data from the IMLS—physical/digital circulation, visits, program attendance, and Internet/wireless use, each per capita.

261 U.S. public libraries received star ratings, and 85 libraries received five-star ratings.

GHPL is 1 of 25 Ohio libraries to receive a star rating and 1 of 10 Ohio libraries to receive a five-star rating.

In addition to GHPL, six other Central Ohio library systems received star ratings: Bexley Public Library, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Upper Arlington Public Library, Wagnalls Memorial Library, Westerville Public Library, and Worthington Libraries (also 1 of 8 U.S. public libraries to receive 12 consecutive five-star ratings).

Thank you for making GHPL one the best public libraries in the country!

Art Sale: Henry Rawles

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15 beautiful watercolor paintings by the late Upper Arlington artist Henry Rawles are available to the public for purchase as a GHPL Foundation fundraiser for the library.

Paintings will be displayed in Nonfiction on the second floor of the library from February 1-29, 2020.

View purchase details, a numbered image list, and Mr. Rawles’ biography.

The minimum suggested donation for each of these pieces is $25.

To purchase, inquire at any library service desk or contact foundation@ghpl.org.

Winter Reading Challenge

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Cozy up with a good book or audiobook this winter between January 6-February 16, and you could win great prizes.

Fill out an entry form at the library for every book you read.

The more you read, the better your chances of winning.

For all ages.

For adults, two winners will be drawn biweekly, and two Grand Prize winners will be drawn on February 16.

Kids prizes include 2020 family passes to:

Lucky Day

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Love our ‘Hot Picks” books at the library?

“Lucky Day” is a new digital version, available from Digital Downloads in our Digital Collections.

Download new and popular e-books from your favorite authors. Titles shown in this list are available for immediate checkout. No waits!

Like our “Hot Picks” books, these downloads only check out for 7 days instead of 21 days, and there are no renewals. Up to two items may be checked out at the same time.

Annual Campaign

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Consider making a gift to the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation‘s Annual Campaign at the end of the year.

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 a GHPL PopUp Library ornament (pictured right) placed on the Remembrance Tree in the library atrium during the holidays.

SOLD OUT: Grandview Gift Box

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SOLD OUT! Join the mailing list at grandviewgiftbox.org for updates in 2020

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

Perfect for holidays or any other occasion.

Each gift box includes:

Proceeds support the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation and local merchants.

To purchase a gift box, visit grandviewgiftbox.org.

NOV 6: Library open at noon

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Due to building maintenance, the library will open at noon instead of 10 am on Wednesday, November 6.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

OCT 29: Race affects traffic

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The 41st Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K and Kids Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot Race takes place Saturday, October 26, 2019, beginning 8:30 am!

Streets surrounding the library will be affected:

  • Although First Avenue (the library’s street) will not be closed to traffic, it will be restricted from 8:30-10:30 am.
  • Motorists should expect delays along the race route, which will yield to runners.
  • Both library parking lots will remain open.

The event presented by the City of Grandview Heights and Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation.

500–600 runners and families are expected to attend. ​

Enjoy the race!

OCT 7: Voter registration

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votestickerRegister to vote and cast your ballot in upcoming elections.

Monday, October 7, 2019, is the voter registration deadline for November 5, 2019, General Election.

Learn about statewide issues and get voter information:

Get forms online or at the library’s Circulation desk:

At a table just inside the parking lot doors during elections, the library provides:

  • Voter Information Bulletins from the League of Women Voters of Ohio
  • Campaign literature from a variety of local candidates & groups

DEC 2: Rick Steves – SOLD OUT

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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Grandview Heights Public Library and seven other Central Ohio libraries will present an Evening with Rick Steves on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 7 pm, at the Southern Theatre (21 East Main Street, Columbus).

Rick Steves, author of Europe Through the Back Door and host of Rick Steves’ Europe on public television, will discuss “Travel as a Political Act” (also the title of his 2009 book) and reflect on how a life of travel has broadened his own perspectives, and how travel can be a significant force for peace and understanding in the world.

PRESENTING LIBRARIES

ABOUT RICK STEVES
Rick took his first trip to Europe in 1969, visiting piano factories with his father, a piano importer. By the time he reached 18, Rick jokes, “I realized I didn’t need my parents to travel!” He began traveling on his own, funding his trips by teaching piano lessons. In 1976, he started Rick Steves’ Europe (RSE), a business that has grown from a one-man operation to a company with a well-traveled staff of over 100 full-time employees.

Rick is outspoken on the need for Americans to fit better into our planet by broadening our perspectives through travel. He is also committed to his own neighborhood. He’s an active member of the Lutheran church and with advocacy groups focused on economic and social justice, drug policy reform, and ending hunger. Rick gave his local YWCA a 24-unit apartment building to provide transitional housing for homeless mothers and their children.

ABOUT THE EVENT
Tickets for an Evening with Rick Steves will go on sale via ticketmaster.com on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 10 am. Ticket prices will range from $20.00-$75.00. The event will include a presentation, brief Q&A, and the opportunity to purchase books from Gramercy Books and have them signed by Rick Steves.