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Summer Reading Club 2024

May 28-August 4
2024-07-27 00:00:00 2024-07-27 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club 2024 -

Saturday, July 27
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-07-27 00:00:00 2024-07-27 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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AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Kids Event |

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).

This cooperative among 18 Central Ohio library systems, in partnership with statewide network OhioLINK, offers 67 million items to cardholders. 

Upcoming events

Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Wed, Jan 22, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Thu, Jan 23, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Fri, Jan 24, All day
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sat, Jan 25, All day
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Dungeons & Dragons Club - Grades 6-12
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sun, Jan 26, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Mon, Jan 27, All day
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Baby Games
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Monday Craft Club
Mon, Jan 27, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Tue, Jan 28, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
Liz Moore - NYT bestselling author and Rome Prize winner
Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Grandview Heights High School Auditorium, 1587 W. Third Ave.
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Wed, Jan 29, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Thu, Jan 30, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Fri, Jan 31, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Sat, Feb 01, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Ohio School of Falconry
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Conference Room B
All ages
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sun, Feb 02, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Mon, Feb 03, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Baby Games
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Tue, Feb 04, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
What’s Next? - Central Ohio’s Regional Future
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Learn what the future holds for Central Ohio with staff from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Wed, Feb 05, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Thu, Feb 06, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Music in the Atrium - Chamber Brews
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Joint solo recitals with cellist Sam Johnson and violinist Devin Copfer from the collaborative ensemble Chamber Brews.
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Fri, Feb 07, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sat, Feb 08, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Here There Be Dragons - The Art and Lore of Fantasy Mapmaking
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Meeting Room
Explore the history and tradition of maps in fantasy worlds with GHPL staff member R.C., then learn how to make your own!
Registration opens Saturday, January 25 2025 at 9:00am
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sun, Feb 09, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Mon, Feb 10, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Baby Games
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Monday Game Club
Mon, Feb 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Tue, Feb 11, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
Tech Help: Ethics of AI
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Learn how to best use AI at home and at work!
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Wed, Feb 12, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Grandview Heights Writers Group
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Thu, Feb 13, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Paint Your Partner Night - Craft Social
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Join us for a creative and fun-filled evening with GHPL staff member Alex!
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 9:00am
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Fri, Feb 14, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sat, Feb 15, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Dungeons & Dragons Club - Grades 6-12
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sun, Feb 16, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
In with the In Crowd - Popular Jazz in 1960s Black America 
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Learn about the vibrant jazz community of the 1960’s, where musicians and their listeners created a music defined by socialization, celebration, and Black pride.  
Cooks & Books Story Time
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
- Meeting Room
Ages 3-5 
Registration opens Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 9:00am
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
An Evening with Rick Steves - Presented by 12 Central Ohio libraries
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Purchase a discounted book with your ticket for an opportunity to have it signed by Rick Steves.
Freeplay Fridays
Fri, Feb 21, 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.
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