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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 offers 67 million items to our cardholders through a partnership among the Central Library Consortium (CLC) and statewide networks SearchOhio and OhioLINK.

GHPL is a founding member (1988) of and the Administering Library for the Central Library Consortium (CLC), a cooperative among 17 Central Ohio library systems.

GHPL has been recognized as the #1 public library in America (2020-2021) and Top 5 public library in the country (2011-2021) among libraries our size by Library Journal.

Upcoming events

Fri, Jun 02, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jun 02, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Fri, Jun 02, 4:15pm - 8:15pm
Are you taking the ACT soon?Register

Sat, Jun 03, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sat, Jun 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jun 04, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jun 04, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sun, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Meeting Room
Group crafting session for Crafts for a Cause

Mon, Jun 05, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jun 05, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Mon, Jun 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jun 06, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jun 06, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Tue, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Lawn
PopUp at MOL

Tue, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy free summer concerts on the library lawn!

Wed, Jun 07, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jun 07, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
For kids of all ages.

Thu, Jun 08, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jun 08, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Our weekly outdoor story time is back! Bring a blanket and join us on the lawn every Thursday morning for big summer fun! For kids of all ages

Fri, Jun 09, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jun 09, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sat, Jun 10, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jun 10, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sun, Jun 11, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jun 11, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Mon, Jun 12, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jun 12, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Mon, Jun 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Times! No registration required.

Mon, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The GHPL Planning/Policy Committee will be hold a public meeting on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 3 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library.

Tue, Jun 13, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jun 13, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Conference Room A
Enjoy the hilarious tale of Georgie, the wise-cracking goose with the golden feathers!

Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Lawn
PopUp at MOL

Tue, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy free summer concerts on the library lawn!

Wed, Jun 14, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jun 14, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- Meeting Room
Give blood at the library!

Wed, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm

Thu, Jun 15, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jun 15, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Our weekly outdoor story time is back! Bring a blanket and join us on the lawn every Thursday morning for big summer fun! For kids of all ages

Fri, Jun 16, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jun 16, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sat, Jun 17, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jun 17, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
For kids of all ages and their favorite dudes

Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
For grades 6-12.

Sun, Jun 18, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jun 18, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Mon, Jun 19, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jun 19, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Mon, Jun 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jun 20, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jun 20, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Tue, Jun 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Meeting Room
The Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regularly-scheduled public meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at 5:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library.

Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Lawn
PopUp at MOL

Tue, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy free summer concerts on the library lawn!

Wed, Jun 21, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jun 21, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Meeting Room
For kids of all ages

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Join a potluck focused on a selected cookbook from our collection!

Thu, Jun 22, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jun 22, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Thu, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Our weekly outdoor story time is back! Bring a blanket and join us on the lawn every Thursday morning for big summer fun! For kids of all ages

Fri, Jun 23, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jun 23, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sat, Jun 24, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jun 24, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sat, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Gview Ave
PopUp at Gview Hop

Sun, Jun 25, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jun 25, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Mon, Jun 26, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jun 26, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Conference Room A
Under the Big Top: Science in the Circus!

Mon, Jun 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jun 27, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jun 27, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Tue, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Lawn
PopUp at MOL

Tue, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy free summer concerts on the library lawn!

Wed, Jun 28, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jun 28, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Meeting Room
Second & Fourth Wednesdays 6 - 8pm

Thu, Jun 29, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jun 29, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Our weekly outdoor story time is back! Bring a blanket and join us on the lawn every Thursday morning for big summer fun! For kids of all ages

Fri, Jun 30, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jun 30, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sat, Jul 01, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jul 01, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?

Sun, Jul 02, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jul 02, All day
Have you completed the 6th grade or higher?  Would you like to help out at the Library this summer? Do you need to earn some service hours?