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NEW! Ancient languages collection

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June 18, 2012

You can now learn Koine Greek, Ancient Greek, Latin, and Biblical Hebrew, compliments of Mango Languages, the only language learning company to offer a Religious and Scholarly Language Collection.

These courses focus on passages from historical books, poems, and religious documents, providing insight into the cultures in which the languages were spoken.


Check out these and 40 other languages (plus ESL courses) offered by Mango, available through the Grandview Library’s Digital Library!

Also, when you search our catalog for languages and language lessons, Mango is now included in your results (as an Electronic Resource)!

May’s Checkout Champions

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June 11, 2012

Announcing the May winners of Checkout Champion, a monthly contest featuring Donatos prizes for checking out the most Grandview Library items:

  • In the Kids category, Nicole Clayton wins a large, single-item Donatos pizza and a $10 Donatos gift card. Nicole checked out 203 items in April.
  • In the Adult category, Joe Roberts wins a medium signature Donatos pizza and a $5 Donatos gift card. Joe checked out 251 items in April.

Thanks to Donatos for the terrific prizes.

Who will be the next Checkout Champions? It could be you!

JUNE 25: Orange Leaf Monday Funday

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June 6, 2012

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (1386 Grandview Avenue) is partnering with the Grandview Library!

Pick up a voucher at the Library or mention us on Monday, June 25, and 20% of the sale will be donated to the Library.

Orange Leaf has a multitude of flavors and offers free samples of everything.

Stop in on this special day and help support the Library!

Pierce Field plans on display

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July 5, 2012

See plans for the proposed Pierce Field Community Building (pictured below) in the Library Atrium.

The proposed restroom, concession, and storage facility—designed by Meyers + Associates, under the guidance of Grandview’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Parks and Recreation Department—would replace three existing buildings: the restroom building, the press box/concession building (behind the main baseball backstop), and the Ox Roast building that sits in left field.

See the designs and read more about the project by stopping in the Library Atrium or visit www.grandviewheights.org.

 

MAY 26: Traffic limited during parade

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May 16, 2012

This year’s Memorial Day Parade will take place on Saturday, May 26, at 10 am.

There will be marching bands, floats, and service organizations, as the city salutes our servicemen and servicewomen during this annual celebration.

Grandview Heights and Mable Cliff veterans are once again invited to join this year’s parade. If you are a vet or want to particpate, please contact Pam Martin at 614-488-3111 or pmartin@grandviewheights.org. 

Enjoy the parade, and enjoy the holiday weekend!

  • The parade begins 10 am at Cambridge Boulevard & First Avenue, and continues down First Avenue to Oxley Road.
  • Some streets, including a portion of Grandview Avenue, will be closed from 9-11:30 am. Automobile access to the Library will be limited during this time. You may approach the Library from the south, or park and cross First Avenue by foot.

Questions? Call Circulation at 614-486-2951 or Grandview Parks & Recreation Department at 614-488-3111.

System upgrades affect service

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May 15, 2012

Due to computer upgrades, our online catalog and patron accounts will be unavailable during the evening on Sunday, May 20. Work is expected to be completed by Monday morning.

No Library items will be due Sunday-Monday, May 20-21.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Please call Circulation at 486-2951 with any questions about your account.

COSI “Water” exhibit in the Atrium

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May 9, 2012

Check out the COSI Science Spot kiosk in the Library Atrium!

We’re teaming up again with COSI, to celebrate theirWater exhibition. 

Kids are invited to explore this fun, interactive exhibit to explore where water occurs on Earth, how it’s used, and how we can become better stewards of our water planet. Learn, connect, play, preserve!

The kiosk will be in our Atrium through June.

Thank you to COSI and their sponsors for this great exhibit at the Library!


Learn about the Grandview Library’s past COSI partnerships:

New events season: June-November 2012

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May 8, 2012

Announcing a new season of events, concerts & fun at the Grandview Heights Public Library!

Find out what’s happening June—November 2012, and join us for fascinating talks, great workshops, live music, and fun for all ages!

SUMMER FUN

FILM FESTIVALS

MUSIC IN THE ATRIUM

ONLINE

HISTORY

ART

NATURE

JOBS

KIDS & TEENS

MORE

We’re excited about this upcoming season, and we hope you’ll join us.

See you at the Grandview Library!

Questions? Call Circulation at 486-2951.

April’s Checkout Champions

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May 7, 2012

Announcing the April winners of Checkout Champion, a monthly contest featuring Donatos prizes for checking out the most Grandview Library items:

  • In the Kids category, Nicole Clayton wins a large, single-item Donatos pizza and a $10 Donatos gift card. Nicole checked out 211 items in April.
  • In the Adult category, Anne Dukat wins a medium signature Donatos pizza and a $5 Donatos gift card. Anne checked out 313 items in April.

Thanks to Donatos for the terrific prizes.

Who will be the next Checkout Champions? It could be you!

New looks, activities in Youth Services

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April 9, 2012

Check out the newest updates in Youth Services—many are donations from wonderful service organizations and patrons!

The Northwest Kiwanis Club provided funding for a new, interactive Activity Wall for kids ages 10 & under. It includes:

  • Giggle Mirror—guaranteed to produce funny faces and many giggles!
  • Giant Clock—helps make learning to tell time “big” fun!
  • Fabric board—alphabet & numbers encourage learning of the ABCs and 123s & pictures help inspire kids to create their own stories!
  • Read the ThisWeek Grandview story (04/11/12)


 

Patron & artist Mike Dexter donated Storybook Windows that brighten the walls among the books.

The Grandview Civic Welfare Club recently donated supplies for the Craft Table.

The Story Time area is now bigger and enclosed.

  • This area can be enjoyed by parents and kids ages 0-6.
  • We hold 6 story times per week, but parents are encouraged to also use the area with their children when we do not have story time as a quiet place to read and play together.
  • Now, music plays to create a warm, friendly environment. Music equipment was donated by Northwest Kiwanis Club.

Youth Services now has a beautifully painted entrance wall with an events poster board.

Thank you to all the wonderful people who help make Youth Services look so great! Other recent Youth Services updates:

  • Dollhouse, train table and Lego table encourages creative play and helps encourage sharing and cooperation. For ages 10 & under.
  • Early Learning Stations are educational computer games! Children not only become comfortable using a computer, but they are able to learn everything from art to music, science, math, and reading. For ages 2-10.
  • Concept/Theme Book Area was designed to make browsing easier for patrons. We have created an area where our most requested concepts & themes can be found in one place.
    • Concepts include alphabet, counting, colors, opposites.
    • Themes include dinosaurs, ocean, bedtime, potty time, pirates, royal reads (princesses, kings, queens, dragons & knights), Things That Go (trucks, cars, boats, etc), Seasons & School.