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Summer Reading Club 2024

May 28-August 4

2024-06-09 00:00:00 2024-06-09 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club 2024 -

Sunday, June 09
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-06-09 00:00:00 2024-06-09 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.

Get the app:


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

Sat, Sep 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Sep 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 2-5
Registration is now closed

Sun, Sep 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Sep 09, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Sep 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+

Tue, Sep 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Sep 11, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Sep 12, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
Visit the GHPL PopUp Library at Pierce Field after school!

Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Meeting Room
Learn the history of Grandview Heights' first responders!

Fri, Sep 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Fri, Sep 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
- Lawn,Meeting Room
Ages 0-5

Sat, Sep 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
- Meeting Room
Know someone who needs to improve or exercise their memory skills?

Sun, Sep 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Sep 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Tue, Sep 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Tue, Sep 17, 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.

Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Get Outdoors in Ohio!

Wed, Sep 18, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Sep 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
Visit the GHPL PopUp Library at Pierce Field after school!

Fri, Sep 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver September 20, October 18, and November 15 10:30 am-noon

Sat, Sep 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-12

Sun, Sep 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Sep 23, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Sep 23, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+  

Tue, Sep 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room B
Find great tails at the library!

Wed, Sep 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Conference Room A
Hit a High Note at the Library!

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Sep 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
For ages 2-5.

Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
Visit the GHPL PopUp Library at Pierce Field after school!

Fri, Sep 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Sep 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Visit the GHPL PopUp Library at The Grandview Hop!

Sun, Sep 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Sep 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

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

Tue, Oct 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Oct 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Conference Room B
Drop by any time between 1-3 pm.

Thu, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
Visit the GHPL PopUp Library at Pierce Field after school!

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy a walking tour of Grandview Heights with unique chocolate stops at participating businesses!

Fri, Oct 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Oct 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
- Lawn
For kids of all ages!

Sun, Oct 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Oct 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Oct 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+