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Prescription drug disposal bags available at Drive-Thru Pickup 

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Safely deactivate and dispose of unused medications at home.  

The library is partnering with the City of Grandview Heights Division of Fire & EMS to offer a limited supply of prescription drug disposal bags. 

These easy-to-use bags can be used at home to safely destroy unused or expired medications, making them unavailable for misuse. The plant-based pouches from Deterra use organic activated carbon to deactivate drugs and prevent future environmental contamination. 

Bags are safe for disposal in normal household trash. Do not return them to the library. 

Bags are available at our Drive-Thru Pickup while supplies last.

Register to Vote

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Register to vote and cast your ballot in upcoming elections.

2022 election dates in Ohio:

  • March 18 – Military & Overseas Absentee Voting begins
  • April 4 – Voter registration deadline for Primary Election
  • April 5 – Absentee Voting by Mail begins
  • April 5 – Early In-Person Voting begins
  • April 30 – Deadline for Absentee Ballot applications
  • May 3 – Primary Election
  • October 10 – Voter registration deadline for General Election
  • November 8 – General Election

Learn about statewide issues and get voter information:

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

During election seasons, 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

Culture Pass: Free Columbus Museum of Art admission

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The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is partnering with the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) to offer free admission for the family to the museum!

The library’s Culture Pass program enables library cardholders to borrow CMA passes from the library.

CMA provides a limited number of passes to the library at no cost to patrons or the library. This partnership offers greater access to arts, culture, and education for all ages.

Each pass features access to full museum membership benefits for one visit:

  • Free admission for up to eight people
  • Free parking
  • A discount at CMA’s store and café

An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time to use within a seven-day loan period.

To reserve a pass, call the library at 614-486-2951. Online reservations are not available. Passes must be picked up at the library.

Before visiting CMA, contact the museum or visit their website to verify hours, special exhibition restrictions, and COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Stay tuned for future Culture Pass partnerships with additional cultural and educational institutions at ghpl.org/culturepass.

 

1/18: GHPL Board Meeting

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The Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regularly-scheduled public meeting on Tuesday, January 18, at 6 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library.

Agenda

Winter Reading Challenge

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Cozying up with a few good books this winter?

Take part in our virtual 2022 Winter Reading Challenge on ReadSquared from January 3-February 12.

You could win great prizes from local businesses!


HOW DO I START?

  • Download the ReadSquared app to get started:
    • Using a desktop computer? Visit ghpl.readsquared.com. (If you participated in past virtual Reading Challenges in Winter or Summer 2021, you can use the same login information. No need to create a new account.)
    • Using your phone or tablet? Download the free app ReadSquared from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
    • Want to participate offline? Visit the library, call us at 614-486-2951, or print off a paper version from our website.

Adults will register yourself and your children. From the account, you will be able to log reading for yourself and your children. Print this Points Tracker sheet to help your children track their points before logging them into ReadSquared.

Need help? Check out these short video tips on our YouTube Channel.

 

HOW DO I EARN POINTS?

  1. Log your reading. Every 100 points you earn may be redeemed for a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes.
  2. Complete the bonus BINGO board.
  3. Complete challenges.
    • New challenges weekly for Kids.
    • Adult challenges available for the duration.
  4. Attend programs. Each program has a “secret code” that can be found in the ReadSquared event calendar. Go to “enter code” in ReadSquared and type in the secret code.


WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

KIDS:

Thank you to these organizations for their generous donations!

ADULTS:

  • Choose from a variety of locally-sourced gift cards from Grandview businesses.

 

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COVID-19 home test kits unavailable

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The library is currently out of COVID-19 home test kits.

We have requested more kits from local health officials, but no timeline is available for when they may become available again.

Get updates from the Franklin County Public Health (Facebook page).

 

 

GHPL’s 14th five-star rating

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The Grandview Heights Public Library has received its 14th consecutive five-star rating from Library Journal.

GHPL is 1 of 5 U.S. public libraries to achieve this distinction.

GHPL also ranked #1 nationwide among libraries our size.

This year, the journal’s Index of Public Library Service 2021 evaluated 5,846 public libraries across the country, with 261 libraries receiving star ratings.

Ratings are based on 2019 data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—physical/digital circulation, online content usage, visits, program attendance, and Internet/wireless use, each per capita.

In addition to GHPL, three other Central Ohio library systems received star ratings: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Upper Arlington Public Library, and Worthington Libraries (also 1 of 5 U.S. public libraries to receive 14 consecutive five-star ratings).

Thank you for continuing to make GHPL one of the best public libraries in the nation!

 

 

We’re Hiring: Human Resources Manager 

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Are you a Human Resources professional who enjoys working with people who love serving the community? Would you enjoy working in a small, well-loved library in an active, vibrant community full of great businesses and parks all within walking distance?  

If so, we have the perfect career for you! 

The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is seeking a Human Resources Manager. GHPL is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service. GHPL is one of only five U.S. public libraries to receive 14 consecutive five-star ratings from Library Journal. 

Full position description.

To apply, submit your completed Employment Application*, resume, and cover letter to Ryan McDonnell, Director, RMcDonnell@ghpl.org, by January 7, 2022. 


* If you have Adobe (free) on your computer: 

  • Download the Employment Application (fillable PDF) to your desktop. 
  • Complete application and save it by clicking on the printer icon. 
  • Under “Destination,” click on “Save as PDF.” 
  • Attach PDF file to email. 

Letters to Santa

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Kids, write to Santa, Sheldon the Snail, or Teresa Rex and tell them your holiday wishes!

Use a template by clicking the links above or create your own.

Letters may be dropped off:

  • in the library’s special mailbox in Youth Services.
  • the holiday mailbox at Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation (1515 Goodale Blvd.)
  • or emailed to santa@grandviewheights.org.

Don’t forget to include your name and address in your letter so they can write back!

Presented with Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation.

 

Browse thousands of popular e-magazines

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Digital Downloads, available from our digital collections at ghpl.org/ebooks, now offers more than 3,000 magazine titles!

Browse popular magazines online Good Housekeeping, The New Yorker, Architectural Digest, Us Weekly, and many more.

Magazines in this collection have no waiting lists and do not count toward your Digital Downloads maximum loans.

New titles will continue to be added, so check back frequently for the latest magazines.