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Summer Reading Club 2024

May 28-August 4
2024-07-10 00:00:00 2024-07-10 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club 2024 -

Wednesday, July 10
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-07-10 00:00:00 2024-07-10 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

Baby Games
Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
Family Story Time: - Evening Edition
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Family Story Time  
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Howlin' Halloween  - Beggars Night at the Library
Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Conference Room A,Conference Room B,Meeting Room
Make the library one of your Grandview Heights Beggars Night stops!
What’s in Our Water?  - with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Ages 5+ 
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.
Baby Games
Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
Family Story Time: - Evening Edition
Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Family Story Time  
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
PopUp at Fall Fest
Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wyman Woods
PopUp at Fall Fest
Matthew Cory Neill
Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Singer/songwriter performing covers and originals.
Leaping Lizards Experience
Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Get to know some new animals including lizards, snakes, invertebrates, and crustaceans!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Tue, Nov 12, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
Tech Help - Smart Phone 101
Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Get the Most Out of Your Device!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Wed, Nov 13, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Grandview Heights Writers Group
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm
Family Story Time: - Evening Edition
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Thu, Nov 14, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Family Story Time  
Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Fri, Nov 15, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Freeplay Fridays
Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver September 20, October 18, and November 15 10:30 am-noon
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sat, Nov 16, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Stuffed Animal Clinic 
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kids of all ages 
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sun, Nov 17, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Mon, Nov 18, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Baby Games
Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Monday Craft Club  
Mon, Nov 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Tue, Nov 19, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Paper Folding - Craft Social
Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
This lovely and simple box is ideal for small gifts and surprise treats.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 5 2024 at 9:00am
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Wed, Nov 20, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Grandview Game Night  - For Adults
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Game night at the library for adults!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 6 2024 at 9:00am
Family Story Time: - Evening Edition
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Thu, Nov 21, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Family Story Time  
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Fri, Nov 22, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sat, Nov 23, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sun, Nov 24, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Mon, Nov 25, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Mon, Nov 25, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
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