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July 12, 2011
July 20, 2011
A third annual fundraiser softball game—featuring local GOP members versus area Democrats—will be held on Tuesday, August 2, at 6 pm, to benefit the Grandview Heights Public Library!
For more information, contact:
Jeri Diehl Cusack
Development Officer
Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation
jdcglef@gmail.com
July 6, 2011
Ancestry Library Edition has been added to the Grandview Library’s great collection of Research Databases!
This popular online genealogy resource provides billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more for individuals from North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and more.
Give it a try and learn more about your family history!
Ancestry Library Edition, featuring extensive but limited options & collections fromAncestry.com, is available in-Library only, including through our Wi-Fi.
This database is provided by OPLIN.
July 5, 2011
Need extra computer storage?
Save money while you save files with computer storage accessories from the Library!
Buy a 1GB or 2GB flash drive ($7), DVD-R disc ($1.10), and CD-ROM disc ($1) at the Circulation desk.
Questions? Call Circulation at 614-486-2951.
June 29, 2011
Automated phone renewals are back & better than ever!
Call 1-877-77-BOOKS (1-877-772-6657) to:
All you need is your Grandview Library card account and PIN numbers!
* Three renewals are allowed on most items, if no holds are placed on them and there are no blocks on your account. Learn more about our Circulation Policies.
This service was developed by the Central Library Consortium (CLC) for its consortium members, which includes the Grandview Library. CLC was able to cuts costs & increase efficiency by having its staff implement technologies from CLC catalogprovider Polaris Library Systems and CallFire. After discontinuing a previous automated phone renewal service, The Grandview Library is excited to offer a new & improved service for our patrons.
June 16, 2011
Check out a laptop at the Grandview Library!
Ten laptop computers—purchased with grant money for Connect Ohio’s free basic computer classes for adults at the Library—are available for patrons to use inside the Library.
Learn about policies regarding laptop checkout and enjoy this convenient service from your Library!
June 16, 2011
Join us for “Professional Fireworks: Behind the Scenes” on Thursday, June 23, at 7 pm, in the Library’s Meeting Room!
UPDATE:
Chemist Jordan Fantini will talk about the chemistry of fireworks, how colors are produced (see a small lab demonstration!), and how basic explosives work.
For adults and grades 6 & up.
Fireworks expert Tom Poulton, scheduled to co-present with Fantini, is unfortunately unable to attend.
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION:
Learn how fireworks shows are created with Tom Poulton & Jordan Fantini!
See mortars, control panels, igniters, and more with these firework experts – Poulton works on Red, White & Boom; Fantini is a chemist with special interest in pyrotechnics.
Learn about the history & chemistry of fireworks, their use in historical Columbus celebrations, and how shows are choreographed to music.
For adults and grades 6 & up.
No explosive instruction or materials will be presented.
Questions? Call Circulation at 614-486-2951.
June 15, 2011
A new space for 7-12 graders called “The Basement” is now open downstairs by the Study Commons.
June 9, 2011
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The Grandview Heights Public Library is teaming up with Marshall’s Mobile BBQ Shack and the Friends of the Grandview Library to provide food & drink at Music on the Lawn 2011!
The Friends will be selling juice & bottled water—generously donated by Rife’s Auto Body and Members First Credit Union—and a portion of the proceeds from food sold by Marshall’s Mobile BBQ Shack will benefit the summer concert series at the Library.
The Library is excited to be working with these community businesses and is grateful for their generous support of Music on the Lawn!
We hope concert goers will enjoy the opportunity to purchase food & drink at concerts while supporting Music on the Lawn, coordinated by the Library and the City of Grandview Heights.
Other community organizations who will be at Music on the Lawn 2011:
June 7, 2011
Use your Grandview Library card to search & reserve the books below.
Just enter the titles into our catalog from your computer, or call Circulation at 614-486-2951 to have a staff member place a hold for you.
Want more? Find new books, movies & music.
Love digital materials? Download books, movies & music.
The titles below that are not at the Grandview Library may be borrowed for you from our consortium libraries.
NEW FICTION: June 2011
NEW NONFICTION: June 2011