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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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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. 

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Tue, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Wed, Dec 31, All day
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Thu, Jan 01, All day
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Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jan 06, All day
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Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
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Wed, Jan 07, All day
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Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver.

Wed, Jan 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)

Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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2-5 years 

Thu, Jan 08, All day
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Ages 2-5 years

Fri, Jan 09, All day
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Sat, Jan 10, All day
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Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

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Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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18-36 months

Wed, Jan 14, All day
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Wed, Jan 14, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm (except 12/24 & 31)

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Whether your focus is fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or any other format, join us for constructive feedback in an encouraging atmosphere. Hosted by GHPL staff member R.C.

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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2-5 years 

Thu, Jan 15, All day
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Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 2-5 years

Thu, Jan 15, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
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Thu, Jan 15, All day
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Singer/songwriter performing an eclectic fusion of jazz, soul, pop, folk, electro, and rock.

Fri, Jan 16, All day
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Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Jan 19, All day
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Tue, Jan 20, All day
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Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jan 20, 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.