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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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Thu, Jun 04, All day
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Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7

Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
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The Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in Conference Room A of the library.

Fri, Jun 05, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Fri, Jun 05, All day
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Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7

Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Jun 06, All day
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Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7

Sat, Jun 06, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sun, Jun 07, All day
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Kids of all ages May 26 - June 7

Sun, Jun 07, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 08, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Jun 09, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us for the 40th Annual Music on the Lawn, a special milestone season celebrating four decades of bringing the community together during our annual summer concert series.

Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Visit the PopUp Library at this event!

Wed, Jun 10, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Kids of all ages

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Visit the Popup Library at this event!

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Give blood at the library!

Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
Ages 2-5

Thu, Jun 11, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 11-17

Fri, Jun 12, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jun 13, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Ages 11 - 17 

Sun, Jun 14, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 15, All day
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Youth

Mon, Jun 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Jun 16, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jun 16, All day
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Youth

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us for the 40th Annual Music on the Lawn, a special milestone season celebrating four decades of bringing the community together during our annual summer concert series.

Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Visit the PopUp Library at this event!

Wed, Jun 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jun 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Youth

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn,Meeting Room
Kids of all ages

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5

Thu, Jun 18, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jun 18, All day
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Youth

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Kids of all ages

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 11 - 17 
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 19, All day
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The library is closed today.

Fri, Jun 19, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jun 20, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jun 20, All day
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Youth

Sun, Jun 21, All day
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Youth

Sun, Jun 21, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 22, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

Tue, Jun 23, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Visit the PopUp Library at this event!

Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Join us for the 40th Annual Music on the Lawn, a special milestone season celebrating four decades of bringing the community together during our annual summer concert series.

Wed, Jun 24, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5

Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5

Thu, Jun 25, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5

Fri, Jun 26, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages birth-5 years

Sat, Jun 27, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Grandview Heights
Visit the PopUp Library at this event!

Sun, Jun 28, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 0-18 months

Mon, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Create a cool, colorful canvas with GHPL staff member Ean!
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 18-36 months

Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Join us for the 40th Annual Music on the Lawn, a special milestone season celebrating four decades of bringing the community together during our annual summer concert series.

Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Visit the PopUp Library at this event!

Wed, Jul 01, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jul 01, All day
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Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library.

Wed, Jul 01, All day
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Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jul 02, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Ages 2-5

Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
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Fri, Jul 03, All day
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Sat, Jul 04, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jul 04, All day
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