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ONLINE: Winter Reading Challenge

January 23-March 6

2021-01-30 00:00:00 2021-01-30 23:59:00 America/New_York ONLINE: Winter Reading Challenge Grandview Heights -

Saturday, January 30
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-01-30 00:00:00 2021-01-30 23:59:00 America/New_York ONLINE: Winter Reading Challenge For kids and adults. Grandview Heights -

For kids and adults.

Take our virtual Winter Reading Challenge!

You may be at home, but you can still earn points for reading to enter great prize raffles.

How do I start?

  • Download the Winter Reading Club app to get started:
    • Using a desktop computer? Visit ghpl.readsquared.com.
    • Using your phone or tablet? Download the free app ReadSquared from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 
    • Want to participate offline? Call a library staff member at 614-486-2951 to get started.
    • If you participated in our virtual Summer Reading Club in 2020, you can use the same login information. No need to create a new account!

Adults may register for an adult-only account, or register yourself and your children. From the account, you will be able to log reading for yourself and your children.

How do I earn points?

  • Log your reading. Every 100 points you earn may be redeemed for a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes. 
  • Complete the bonus BINGO board
  • KIDS ONLY: Complete weekly challenges
  • KIDS ONLY: Attend virtual programs. Each program has a "secret code” that can be found in the ReadSquared event calendar. Go to “enter code” and type in the secret code.

What are the prizes? 

  • Adult: Choose from a variety of locally sourced gift cards from Grandview businesses. Participants who earn 600 points over the six week program will be automatically entered for a grand prize at the end of the Winter Reading Challenge as well!
  • Kids: Enter to win a board game bundle, book set, Lego/Duplo Kit, Kids Made Modern bundle, or chemistry set.  

Need help? Check out these short video tips on our YouTube Channel.

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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Event | Online Event | Kids Event | Adult Event |

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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).

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

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Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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