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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 -

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 -

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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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

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Tue, Apr 02, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Wed, Apr 03, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Thu, Apr 04, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Fri, Apr 05, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Sat, Apr 06, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Sat, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Sun, Apr 07, All day
April 7-14

Sun, Apr 07, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Mon, Apr 08, All day
April 7-14

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Mon, Apr 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
0-18 months

Mon, Apr 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
0-18 months

Mon, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wyman Woods
Join the library, Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation, and Grandview Heights Schools for a solar celebration, including food trucks and activities.

Tue, Apr 09, All day
April 7-14

Tue, Apr 09, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Tue, Apr 09, 9:15am - 9:45am
18-36 months

Tue, Apr 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
18-36 months

Wed, Apr 10, All day
April 7-14

Wed, Apr 10, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years

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

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Schools orchestra students perform in the library atrium.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years

Thu, Apr 11, All day
April 7-14

Thu, Apr 11, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Singer/songwriter and accordionist performing originals. 

Fri, Apr 12, All day
April 7-14

Fri, Apr 12, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Fri, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
GHHS Gymnasium
Celebrate the library’s 100th birthday during the Grandview Heights Band & Orchestra Boosters’s annual fundraiser with a decorating category dedicated to reading!

Sat, Apr 13, All day
April 7-14

Sat, Apr 13, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
An introduction to the popular role-playing game for grades 1-5
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 9:00am

Canceled
Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
An introduction to the popular role-playing game for grades 1-5.

Sun, Apr 14, All day
April 7-14

Sun, Apr 14, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Mon, Apr 15, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Mon, Apr 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
0-18 months

Mon, Apr 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
0-18 months

Tue, Apr 16, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Tue, Apr 16, 9:15am - 9:45am
18-36 months

Tue, Apr 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
18-36 months

Tue, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 17, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years

Wed, Apr 17, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
After school drop-in craft program for grades K-3.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years

Thu, Apr 18, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years

Fri, Apr 19, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Fri, Apr 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Third Fridays, January 19, February 16, March 15, April 19 & May 17

Fri, Apr 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Meeting Room
Join us for a mysterious night of literary mischief after hours at the library and become a character in the evening’s plot to solve the crime!
Registration opens Friday, April 5 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Apr 20, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Sun, Apr 21, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Mon, Apr 22, All day
Choose from 36 herb and vegetable starters in time for spring planting!

Mon, Apr 22, 9:15am - 9:45am
0-18 months

Mon, Apr 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
0-18 months

Tue, Apr 23, 9:15am - 9:45am
18-36 months

Tue, Apr 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
18-36 months

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years

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

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years

Thu, Apr 25, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4 & up
Registration opens Thursday, April 11 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.