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Winter Reading Challenge

January 3-February 10

2023-02-06 00:00:00 2023-02-06 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge Grandview Heights -

Monday, February 06
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-02-06 00:00:00 2023-02-06 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge Enter for a chance to win great prizes! For all ages. Grandview Heights -

Enter for a chance to win great prizes! For all ages.

Cozying up with a few good books this winter?  

Take part in our virtual Winter Reading Challenge through Beanstack!


HOW DO I START?

Download the Beanstack app to get started:

  • Using a desktop computer? Visit ghpl.beanstack.com. If you participated in our 2022 Summer Reading Club, you can use the same login information. No need to create a new account.
  • Using your phone or tablet? Download the free app Beanstack from the Apple App Store or Google Play
  • Want to participate offline? Visit the library, call us at 614-486-2951, or print off a paper version from our website

Adults will register yourself and your children. From the account, you will be able to log reading for yourself and your children. Print this Points Tracker sheet to help your children track their points before logging them into Beanstack.

HOW DO I EARN POINTS?

  • Log your reading. Every 100 points you earn may be redeemed for a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes. 
  • Complete the bonus BINGO board.
  • Complete challenges.
  • Attend programs. Each program has a "secret code” that can be found in the Beanstack event calendar. Go to “enter code” in Beanstack and type in the secret code.

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

KIDS:

  • Family Pass for Four to Grandview Heights Municipal Pool (Summer 2023-Grandview residents only)
  • Four passes to the Ohio History Connection
  • Family Membership to the Franklin Park Conservatory.
    Thank you to these organizations for their generous donations!

ADULTS:

Have you recently attended a library event? Share your experience with us!

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

Tue, May 13, All day
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Wed, May 14, All day
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Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Thu, May 15, All day
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Fri, May 16, All day
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Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Sat, May 17, All day
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Sun, May 18, All day
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Mon, May 19, All day
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Tue, May 20, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, May 21, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Thu, May 22, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Fri, May 23, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Sat, May 24, All day
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Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sun, May 25, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Mon, May 26, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Tue, May 27, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Tue, May 27, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, May 28, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, May 28, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Join us for this fun kick-off to our Summer Reading Club!

Thu, May 29, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, May 29, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with this family program!
Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, May 30, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Fri, May 30, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Sat, May 31, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Sat, May 31, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Jun 01, All day
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Sun, Jun 01, All day
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Sun, Jun 01, All day
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Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.

Sun, Jun 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.

Mon, Jun 02, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Mon, Jun 02, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 0-18 months, no registration required

Tue, Jun 03, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Tue, Jun 03, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Wed, Jun 04, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jun 04, All day
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Wed, Jun 04, 9:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Game night at the library! Choose from our extensive collection of contemporary games or join in a GHPL staff-led session of Forbidden Island.
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Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.

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

Thu, Jun 05, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Jun 06, All day
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Fri, Jun 06, All day
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Fri, Jun 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Sat, Jun 07, All day
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Local balloon artist, Erica Carlson, will hide summer balloon sculptures throughout the library. Find them and enter to win your very own balloon twisting set! Balloons will be displayed June 7-14.

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

Sat, Jun 07, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Sun, Jun 08, All day
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Sun, Jun 08, All day
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Local balloon artist, Erica Carlson, will hide summer balloon sculptures throughout the library. Find them and enter to win your very own balloon twisting set! Balloons will be displayed June 7-14.

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

Mon, Jun 09, All day
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Mon, Jun 09, All day
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Local balloon artist, Erica Carlson, will hide summer balloon sculptures throughout the library. Find them and enter to win your very own balloon twisting set! Balloons will be displayed June 7-14.

Mon, Jun 09, All day
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Kids of all ages!

Mon, Jun 09, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 0-18 months, no registration required

Tue, Jun 10, All day
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Local balloon artist, Erica Carlson, will hide summer balloon sculptures throughout the library. Find them and enter to win your very own balloon twisting set! Balloons will be displayed June 7-14.

Tue, Jun 10, All day
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Tue, Jun 10, All day
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Grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year.

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

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Wed, Jun 11, All day
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Local balloon artist, Erica Carlson, will hide summer balloon sculptures throughout the library. Find them and enter to win your very own balloon twisting set! Balloons will be displayed June 7-14.

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

Wed, Jun 11, All day
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Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jun 12, All day
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Thu, Jun 12, All day
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Thu, Jun 12, All day
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Thu, Jun 12, All day
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Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
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