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Summer Reading Club 2024

May 28-August 4

2024-05-29 00:00:00 2024-05-29 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club 2024 -

Wednesday, May 29
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-05-29 00:00:00 2024-05-29 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club 2024 The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN! -

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

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

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

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KIDS & TEENS

How do I get started?

Beginning May 28:

  • Mobile: Download the free Beanstack Tracker app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
  • Desktop: Visit ghpl.beanstack.org.
  • Print: You can also track your reading by downloading and printing our Points Tracker.
  • You will have the option to register yourself and your child(ren) and log reading for everyone from one account.
How can kids earn prizes?
  • Logging their reading.
  • Completing our weekly challenges.
  • Attending programs. 
What are the prizes?
  • Jibbitz Charm Bracelet (Registration)
  • Jibbitz Charm (Registration, Midpoint, Completion)
  • Grand Prize Raffle Ticket (Registration, Midpoint, Completion)
  • Book or Blank Book (Midpoint)
  • Coupon Pack (Midpoint, Completion)
  • Summer Reading Club Tote Bag (Completion)
  • Earn another Jibbitz Charm by completing a special library birthday
    challenge!
  • Register during the first week (May 28-June 2) and enter to win 4 passes to Kings Island! Drawing held on June 3.
    • (NOTE: Ticket vouchers are valid any operating day through Labor Day 2024. These vouchers have no cash value and cannot be used toward the purchase of a season pass. See complete 2024 operating schedule on visitkingsisland.com. If you do not use your tickets, they cannot be exchanged for another season.)
What are the grand prizes?
  • Ride in a Fire Truck - Grandview Heights residents only (kids)
  • Lego Set (kids)
  • Art Kit (kids)
  • Squishmallow Stuffed Toy (kids, teens)
  • Clay Café Mugs plus Coloring Time (kids, teens)
  • Lion Cub’s Cookies Gift Card (kids, teens)
  • Toft’s Grand Scoop Gift Card (kids, teens)
  • Grandview Theater and Drafthouse Passes for 4 (teens)
  • Ulta Gift Card (teens)
  • Amazon Gift Card (teens)
  • Roblox Gift Card (teens) 
Thank you to these generous sponsors!

ADULTS (ages 18+)

How do I get started?

Beginning May 28:

  • Mobile: Download the free Beanstack Tracker app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Desktop: Visit ghpl.beanstack.org.
  • Print : You can also track your reading and activities on the Challenge Board. Pickup at the library or download and print the Challenge Board.
  • You will have the option to register yourself and your child(ren) and log reading for everyone from one account.
How can I earn prizes?
  • Earn raffle tickets by logging the books you read.
  • Pickup or print a Challenge Board.
  • Put earned raffle tickets towards the prize of your choice!
What are the prizes?
  • Read 10 books and win a GHPL Koozie
What are the Grand Prizes?
  • Glenn Ave. Soap Company Gift Card
  • Grandview Theater and Drafthouse Gift Card
  • Johnson's Real Ice Cream Gift Card

Ohio Author Soiree: Underdogs
Thursday, June 20, 6:30-7:45 pm
Mystery author Andrew Welsh-Huggins and historical fiction author Linda Kass kick off our Adult Summer Reading Club with short talks about their books and outlier characters! Hosted by GHPL staff members Ben and Megan.


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About the library

The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service.  

GHPL is a founding member (1988) and the Administering Library for the Central Library Consortium (CLC), a cooperative among 17 Central Ohio library systems. 67 million items are available to our cardholders through a partnership among the CLC and statewide networks SearchOhio and OhioLINK.  

GHPL celebrates 100 years of serving the community in 2024!

Upcoming events

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
Kids of all ages

Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Mon, Jan 06, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Tue, Jan 07, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Jan 08, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 09, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Vocalist presenting diverse genres of jazz, blues, pop, funk, and soul.

Fri, Jan 10, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Jan 11, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
- Meeting Room
Know someone who needs to improve or exercise their memory skills?
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Embark on a journey of the imagination! Players will get an introduction to the junior version of this magical role-playing game.

Sun, Jan 12, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Mon, Jan 13, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Jan 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+  

Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dr. Srinath Sampath, founder of PrepAccelerator, presents this free and timely virtual program for families of high school & middle school students!

Tue, Jan 14, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Jan 15, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
- Meeting Room
For ages 3-5 years
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 16, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Author Jeffrey Smalldon documents five decades of conversations with murderers like John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, serial sniper Thomas Lee Dillon, and Donald Harvey.

Fri, Jan 17, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Drop in and enjoy some unstructured imaginative playtime for ages 0-5 with fun toys, activities, and books that we provide.

Sat, Jan 18, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
Whether you are a novice or seasoned player of this classic role-playing game, friendly Dungeon Masters will be ready with an exciting quest.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Jan 19, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Mon, Jan 20, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Tue, Jan 21, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Conference Room A
The Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regularly-scheduled public meeting in Conference Room A of the library.

Wed, Jan 22, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 23, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Fri, Jan 24, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Jan 25, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.