Grandview Heights Public Library

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Summer Reading Club 2024

Celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary all summer long!

Our Summer Reading Club takes place May 8-August 4.

Earn great prizes by attending fun programs, completing challenges, and reaching your reading goals on Beanstack.

The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

See the prize list & get all the details.

GET THE FREE APP:

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Division of Fire Historical Timeline

In celebration of our centennials this year, GHPL and the Grandview Heights Division of Fire are commemorating a century of fire service in our community with a new Historical Timeline from our digital Local History collections.

Grandview Heights Fire Chief Greg Eisenacher (pictured below, left) and Assistant Fire Chief James Beckett (pictured below, right) stopped by the library recently to explore the timeline on our interactive touchscreen on the second floor.

They shared lots of amazing history, including many pioneering services by our very own Division of Fire.

Explore the rich history of fire and EMS service in our community at the library’s touchscreen on the second level or visit ghpl.org/GHDFhistory.

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History Walks: Notable Namesakes 

Uncover Notable Namesakes in Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff with a new History Walks tour! 

Learn about people commemorated with namesake buildings and streets in our communities.  

Behind each name is a tale of vision and accomplishment.  

Enjoy this neighborhood stroll, and let their history become part of your story. 

Tour stops include: 

• Home of the great/grandfather to 2 U.S. Presidents. 
• Massive manor once owned by the founder of White Castle. 
• Rich history of Bobcat Stadium and Anderson Field.  
• Middle school honoring “Mr. High School Sports“. 
• Boulevard named for a resident’s godfather—the Duke of Cambridge. 
• Home of an adventurer with a namesake creek in the Grand Canyon. 

History Walks offers self-guided walking tours that explore fascinating local history, inspiring landmarks, and notable people in Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff.   

Download the free History Walks app for Apple or Android. 

History Walks is presented by the Grandview Heights Public Library and the Grandview Heights Marble/Cliff Historical Society.

 

 
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Stream 18M Songs

Freegal Music+ has expanded to offer 24/7 streaming with no ads!

Stream 18 million songs from more than 93,000 music labels, including Sony Music, Epic, RCA, and Columbia.

As always, you can download free legal MP3s to keep from Freegal from the same collection (limit 5 weekly).

All you need is your GHPL card.

Get the free mobile apps from Android and Apple.

Find more great digital music, books, audiobooks, movies, TV,  magazines, and comics in our Digital Collections.

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The Bobcake Bash 

Use your best baking skills to celebrate the library’s 100th birthday during The Bobcake Bash!

The Grandview Heights Band & Orchestra Boosters’ annual fundraiser will feature a new decorating category dedicated to reading!

We’ll also have a prize package at the event that includes select cookbooks and a GHPL 100-themed apron.

The event takes place on Friday, April 12, 6:30-9:30 pm, at the Grandview Heights Highs School Gymnasium.

Enjoy a preview of the event with a performance by the Grandview Schools orchestra in the library’s atrium on Wednesday, April 10, from 6-7 pm!

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Share Your Library Snapshots

Be a part of the library’s 100th anniversary celebration this year!

Submit photos with captions/recollections of your cherished memories and unforgettable experiences at the library throughout the years. 

• Send them to pr@ghpl.org.
• You can also drop them off at the library, and we’ll scan them and return them to you.

Selected photos will be added to a new GHPL Historical Timeline.

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Back Parking Lot Closed 3/22-4/07 

The back parking lot, drive-thru, and outdoor return boxes will be closed from Friday, March 22—Sunday, April 7, due to construction. 

Parking will remain available in the library’s auxiliary parking lot off Oakland Avenue (map) as well as on-street parking. 

Patrons will need to pick up holds inside the building during this time. 

To reduce library traffic issues during this time: 

• Items checked out now through April 1 will not be due until April 8 (or later, depending on the loan period of the item).  
• Programming and meeting room use will be limited.  
• This period also coincides with Grandview Heights Schools’ spring break. 

The Grandview Heights Public Library began construction for improvements to its east lawn, drive-thru, parking, and pedestrian pathways in late November 2023. Improvements will include a new covered outdoor stage for library events, a permanent exterior drive-thru, enhanced traffic flow and parking, and improved pedestrian accessibility and walkways.    

A significant portion of the project is being funded with a private donation from the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation. Thank you to the Foundation for making this project possible! 

The majority of the back parking lot construction is expected to be completed by April 8. Other parking lot construction will continue with limited parking interruptions. The entire construction project will be completed in time to kick off the 38th Annual Music on the Lawn summer concert series (July-August) and celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary. 

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our parking lot access, pedestrian safety, and patron experience.

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Spring Programs & Services

This spring, explore your community and become inspired with a new season of services and events at the library!

Browse our 2024 Spring Brochure from March-May or pick up a copy at the library. 

Below are highlights from our upcoming season:  

• Solar Eclipse Viewing event with the City of Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation and Grandview Heights Schools at Wyman Woods Park. 
• National Library Week in April highlights the exceptional services, educational resources, and amazing events at your library. 
• Mystery Night After Hours at the library returns after last year’s sold-out event. 
• Bunny Buddy features a live rabbit staying in Youth Services that you can visit during business hours.  
• The Bobcake Bash, the annual school band booster fundraiser, highlights the library’s 100th birthday with a reading-themed cake decorating category. 
• More great events like Resume Writing 101, Tech Help, Adaptive Story Time, Original Ohio, Summer Vegetable Gardening, and much more.    

See you at the library!

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