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Summer Reading Club

An Ocean of Possibilities!

2022-07-31 00:00:00 2022-07-31 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club Grandview Heights -

Sunday, July 31
All day

Add to Calendar 2022-07-31 00:00:00 2022-07-31 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club May 31-July 31 Grandview Heights -

May 31-July 31

Make a splash and dive into summer reading!

Earn great prizes by attending fun programs, completing challenges, and reaching your reading goals on Beanstack!

The more you read, the more chances you have to win.


KIDS & TEENS

How do I get started?
  • Desktop: Visit ghpl.beanstack.org
  • Mobile: Download the free Beanstack Tracker app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • 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. Each program has a “secret code” that will be announced at programs. Go to “badges” and choose the “Reader About Town” badge.  Click “enter secret code” and type in the secret code.
What are the prizes?

All participants who complete the program will receive the following prizes:

  • GHPL T-shirt.
  • Coupons to: DK Diner, Dairy Queen, Pure Imagination Chocolatier, Chocolate Café, and Star Beacon.
  • “I Read at Grandview Library” bracelet.
  • Blank book or book of your choice.
What are the grand prizes?

For eight hours of reading, you can purchase a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes:

  • For kids
    • Ride in a fire truck (Grandview Heights residents only)
    • Razor Scooter
    • King’s Island passes for 4
    • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time
    • $20 Lion’s Cub Cookies gift card
  • For teens
    • Grandview Theater and Drafthouse passes for 4
    • $25 Amazon gift card
    • $25 Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams gift card
    • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time
    • $20 Lion’s Cub Cookies gift card

Thank you to these generous sponsors!


ADULTS (ages 18+)

How do I get started?
  • Desktop: Visit ghpl.beanstack.org
  • Mobile: Download the free Beanstack Tracker app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Do you have any children who want to join in the fun? You can register yourself and your child(ren) and log reading for everyone from one account!
How do I earn prizes?
  • Log the books you read to earn Logging Badges.
  • Complete Activity Badges.
  • Completed Badges earn you raffle tickets, to be spent towards the Grand Prizes of your choice.
  • You also earn two coupons as you make progress!
What are the coupons?
What are the Grand Prizes?
  • Six (6) gift sets from local businesses and artisans!
  • Spend your earned raffle tickets towards as many different prizes as you like - or put them all into the same drawing.



Accent on Nature
Hummingbird feeder, earthenware sponge holder, dried sage bundle, and amethyst crystal.



Glenn Avenue Soap Company
One Rosemary Citrus foaming hand soap dispenser, one "Not a Brown Trout" bar soap, one natural insect repellant spray, one "Healing Blend" body butter, and one Citrus lip balm.



Green Olive Company
One ceramic oil dipping dish, one North Market Spices Greek Seasoning packet, one Black Truffle Sea Salt bottle, one Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil bottle, and one Traditional Balsamic Vinegar bottle.



Ohio Craft Museum (Set 1)
One wooden bowl and one rock soap bar.



Ohio Craft Museum (Set 2) 
One earthenware cup and one set of book-themed bookplate prints.



Penn & Beech Candle Co.
Four candles in the following scents: Old Books, Earl Grey, Jasmine Tea, and Agarwood.


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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Event | 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

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

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
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Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

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
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

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, 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, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

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, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

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, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

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

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.

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

Fri, Apr 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Kids, stop by Youth Services for a GHPL PopUp Library coloring sheet and a chance to win a bookworm Squishmallow!  

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!!

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

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
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PopUp will be at Wyman Woods

Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
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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
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Ages 2-5 years

Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 0-18 months

Mon, Apr 28, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Grades 4 and up

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 18-36 months

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

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

Thu, May 01, All day
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Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.

Thu, May 01, All day
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Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, May 02, All day
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