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Summer Reading Club 2024

May 28-August 4

2024-07-12 00:00:00 2024-07-12 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club 2024 -

Friday, July 12
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-07-12 00:00:00 2024-07-12 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

Mon, Jul 08, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jul 08, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jul 09, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jul 09, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Tue, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!

Wed, Jul 10, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jul 10, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Meeting Room
For kids of all ages

Wed, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Times! No registration required.

Thu, Jul 11, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jul 11, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Thu, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Conference Room A
Join us every Thursday morning for big summer fun!   

Fri, Jul 12, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jul 12, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, Jul 13, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jul 13, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sun, Jul 14, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jul 14, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jul 15, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jul 15, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Meeting Room
Designed to nurture the early literacy skills of children who have difficulty engaging during traditional story times.

Tue, Jul 16, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jul 16, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Learn the basics of comics and then make a one-page comic with Bryan Moss!

Tue, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Tue, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!

Wed, Jul 17, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jul 17, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Challenge your friends on the Library’s Nintendo Switches!

Wed, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Times! No registration required.

Thu, Jul 18, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jul 18, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Conference Room A
Join us every Thursday morning for big summer fun!   

Fri, Jul 19, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jul 19, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Meeting Room
This is a game show where the cartoon characters are the contestants!

Fri, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
PopUp at Duck Race

Sat, Jul 20, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jul 20, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Sun, Jul 21, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jul 21, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jul 22, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jul 22, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
- Meeting Room
Join us for a morning of activities, songs, and games!

Tue, Jul 23, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jul 23, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!

Wed, Jul 24, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jul 24, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Times! No registration required.

Thu, Jul 25, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jul 25, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Conference Room A
Join us every Thursday morning for big summer fun!   

Fri, Jul 26, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jul 26, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Fri, Jul 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wyman Woods
GHPL in the Great Outdoors!

Sat, Jul 27, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jul 27, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, Jul 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Meeting Room
Space is limited. Registration required beginning July 13.
Registration opens Saturday, July 13 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
PopUp at Grandview Hop

Sun, Jul 28, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jul 28, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jul 29, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jul 29, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jul 30, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jul 30, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Zoo is coming!

Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!

Wed, Jul 31, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jul 31, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Times! No registration required.

Thu, Aug 01, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Aug 01, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Conference Room A
Join us every Thursday morning for big summer fun!   

Fri, Aug 02, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Aug 02, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, Aug 03, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Aug 03, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sun, Aug 04, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Aug 04, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Canceled
Tue, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wyman Woods
Nat'l Night Out

Tue, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!