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Summer Reading Club 2024

May 28-August 4

2024-08-04 00:00:00 2024-08-04 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club 2024 Grandview Heights -

Sunday, August 04
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-08-04 00:00:00 2024-08-04 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club 2024 The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN! Grandview Heights -

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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EVENT TYPE: | Kids Event |

Grandview Heights


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

Fri, Mar 28, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Mar 29, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Sun, Mar 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Mar 31, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Mon, Mar 31, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Grades 4 and up

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library. Presented in partnership with the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council.

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Beacons and signals. Constructed tunnels. Secret rooms.

Wed, Apr 02, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 03, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Pierce Field
all ages

Cancelled
Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
PopUp Library open for browsing and checkouts

Fri, Apr 04, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Apr 05, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Library Week with a special book-themed adventure!

Sun, Apr 06, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages

Sun, Apr 06, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Apr 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Apr 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages

Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Apr 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Tue, Apr 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Explore this traditional Japanese short form of poetry with award-winning poet Jennifer Hambrick.

Wed, Apr 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Wed, Apr 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages

Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Enjoy some bouncy beats and books in this fun, musical story time series.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Thu, Apr 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Grandview Heights
all ages

Thu, Apr 10, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us at the library to watch anime, create anime-themed crafts, munch on Japanese snacks, and discuss all things anime with your friends!

Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights
This special outdoor concert features orchestra students from Grandview Heights Schools.

Cancelled
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
PopUp Library open for browsing and checkouts

Fri, Apr 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages

Fri, Apr 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Meet Bluey!!
Registration opens Saturday, March 29 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Apr 13, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Apr 14, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Mon, Apr 14, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Grades 4 and up

Tue, Apr 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights - 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, Apr 16, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Grandview Heights
all ages

Cancelled
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
PopUp Library open for browsing and checkouts

Fri, Apr 18, All day
Grandview Heights
Pickup date: Saturday, May 10, 8-11 am, at 1255 Oakland Ave (just north of the library).

Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-5 with a caregiver March 21, April 18, and May 16 10:30 am-noon

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wyman Woods
PopUp will be at Wyman Woods

Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 18-36 months

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Grandview Heights
all ages

Cancelled
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
PopUp Library open for browsing and checkouts