August 7, 2014
The 36th Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K race will take place Saturday, October 25, at 9 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 7-10:30 am. Motorists should expect delays along the race route, which will yield to runners.
Call Circulation at 614-486-2951 with any questions about directions to the Library.
Enjoy the race!
Enjoy free wireless Internet service (WiFi) at select Grandview Parks and Recreation facilities, provided by the Grandview Heights Public Library!
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It’s a new season of exciting events at the Grandview Library!
Join us for great programs, live music, and fun for all ages as we continue to celebrate our 90th birthday.
FILM
08/04-25: Sweatin’ to the Oldies
10/13: What They Were Watching in 1924
10/20-11/17: They Were Born in 1924
MUSIC
09/18: The Salty Caramels
10/16: Matt Munhall
11/04: Bella Ruse
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
09/16: Backyard Conservation
09/23: The Winter Garden
09/25: The Tragedy of the Lidice Massacre
10/14: Digital Photography Basics
10/19: Local History at Your Fingertips
10/21: The Art of Paper Folding
11/06: Presidential Libraries
11/11: Kahiki Supper Club
11/13: Colorwork Coasters
COMMUNITY
09/15: Red Cross Blood Drive
10/24-26: Friends’ Fall Book & AV Sale
11/15: Friends’ Usborne Book Sale
11/21-12/11: Salvation Army Food Drive
KIDS
9/5, 10/3, 11/7: Friday Movies
9/8-10/20: After School Yoga
9/12-10/17: Story Time Yoga
9/19, 10/17, 11/21: Friday Fundays
10/10-11: Stuffed Animal Library Adventure
10/30: Howlin’ Halloween
GRADES 4-12
09/03, 10/01, 11/5: Teen Open Mic Night
09/23: T-shirt Reconstruction
10/28: Monster Mash
11/18: Mockingjay Party
MORE
Book Discussion Group
Art Exhibits
1-on-1 Career Coaching
Story Times
Note: Our event seasons now occur quarterly.
This year’s Memorial Day Parade will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 10 am.
There will be marching bands, floats, and service organizations, as the city salutes our servicemen and servicewomen during this annual celebration.
Enjoy the parade, and enjoy the holiday weekend!
Questions? Call Circulation at 614-486-2951 or Grandview Parks & Recreation Department at 614-488-3111.
Renew or register for Kroger Community Rewards!
All Kroger shoppers who have elected to participate in the Kroger Community Rewards program to benefit the Grandview Library Endowment Fund must RE-ENROLL to continue earning rewards for May 1, 2014—April 30, 2015.
Not enrolled? Sign up and help the Library! It’s free. And enrolling does not impact your ability to earn Kroger Fuel Rewards or Kroger MasterCard rebates.
The Grandview Library Endowment Fund has received approximately $5,400 since November 2009 from the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Please encourage friends and family to participate.
Thank you for supporting the Library!
From April 4-8, our computer system will experience some service disruptions as new members are added to the Central Library Consortium (CLC).
During this time:
All CLC library systems (including new members) will be offline during this time.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming new libraries to the consortium and offering patrons access to more than 4 million items!
It’s the 2nd Annual Herb & Vegetable Plant Sale, presented from the Friends of the Grandview Library.
Purchase some today and enjoy an abundance of delicious, healthy food this summer while helping the Library!
Herbs (in three-inch pots)
Vegetables (in four-inch pots)
On April 9, Bexley Public Library, London Public Library, and Upper Arlington Public Library will join the Central Library Consortium (CLC), offering patrons more than 4.5 million items!
The CLC is a collaboration among 14 Central Ohio library systems, including the Grandview Library*. Benefits include:
Join us in welcoming these new member libaries and enjoy access to more materials!
* The Grandview Library is a founding CLC member and the Administering Library. The CLC was founded in 1988, funded by an LSTA grant written in part by the Grandview Library, and was among the first in Ohio to institute daily delivery among the members to share materials and to do cooperative licensing of databases.
NOTE: April 4-8:
The Grandview Heights Public Library is seeking an outgoing & enthusiastic full-time Volunteer Coordinator for our Circulation Department.
This position will coordinate and maintain all aspects of the Library’s Volunteer Program as well as work at the Circulation desk. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION (PDF).
Applicants should send cover letter, resume, and three references by email to arich@ghpl.org or by mail to: Anne Richards, Circulation Services Manager, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 West First Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212.
Application deadline is March 24, 2014.
The 21st Annual Lazy Daze of Summer Festival is Saturday, July 26, from 11 am-6 pm!
Once again, the Festival will feature juried crafts, food, music, and more on the lawn and streets surrounding the Library, and is presented by theGrandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council.
Below are details about street closings, Library parking lot closings & hours, entertainment schedule, and more:
For more information about the festival, please contact the Arts Council.
For information about the Library, call Circulation at 614-486-2951.
Enjoy this year’s Lazy Daze!