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Winter Reading Challenge

January 3-February 10
2023-02-09 00:00:00 2023-02-09 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge -

Thursday, February 09
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-02-09 00:00:00 2023-02-09 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge Enter for a chance to win great prizes! For all ages. -

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:

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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Event | Kids Event |

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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

Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Mar 28, 9:15am - 9:45am
18-36 months
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Mar 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
18-36 months
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 6:30pm
- Meeting Room
Give blood at the library.
Kids & Teens Talent Show Auditions
Wed, Mar 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room B
Do you have a talent to share with the community? Be a part of the library’s very first talent show!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years
Baby Games
Thu, Mar 30, 9:15am - 9:45am
0-18 months
Baby Games
Thu, Mar 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
0-18 months
Art Exhibits
Sat, Apr 01, All day
March: Hassan Qureshi April: Leah Reynolds May: GHHS Students
Digital Drop-In - Learn how to access our e-books & more!
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Do you want to access e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers from your smartphone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop?
GHPL Crafts for a Cause - Too Little Children
Sun, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Meeting Room
Feminine hygiene supplies for young girls in Africa.
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years
Music & Movement
Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
2-5 years
Canceled
Monday Mash-Up - Kids grades 4 & up
Mon, Apr 03, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Games, crafts, karaoke, movies - stop by and see what's going on!
FILM: Casablanca
Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Meeting Room
The winner of our 2022 Fall movie contest!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Apr 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
18-36 months
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Apr 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
18-36 months
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years
Baby Games
Thu, Apr 06, 9:15am - 9:45am
0-18 months
Baby Games
Thu, Apr 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
0-18 months
LIBRARY CLOSED
Sun, Apr 09, All day
Library closed
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years
Music & Movement
Mon, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
2-5 years
Monday Mash-Up - Kids grades 4 & up
Mon, Apr 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Games, crafts, karaoke, movies - stop by and see what's going on!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Apr 11, 9:15am - 9:45am
18-36 months
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Apr 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
18-36 months
Spring Vegetable Planting
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Find out which spring vegetables you should be planting now!
Visit Little Grandview! - 100 student shoebox dioramas
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Grandview Heights Public Library is hosting a unique limited exhibition by Stevenson Elementary first grade students. 
Visit Little Grandview! - 100 student shoebox dioramas
Wed, Apr 12, All day
The Grandview Heights Public Library is hosting a unique limited exhibition by Stevenson Elementary first grade students. 
Grandview Heights Writers Group
Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Meeting Room
Second & Fourth Wednesdays 6 - 8pm
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years
Baby Games
Thu, Apr 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
0-18 months
Baby Games
Thu, Apr 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
0-18 months
The Kahiki Scrapbook
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
In a new companion to his book Kahiki Supper Club,
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-12
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years
Music & Movement
Mon, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
2-5 years
Monday Mash-Up - Kids grades 4 & up
Mon, Apr 17, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Games, crafts, karaoke, movies - stop by and see what's going on!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Apr 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
18-36 months
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Apr 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
18-36 months
GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Meeting Room
The Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regularly-scheduled public meeting on Tuesday, April 18, at 6 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library.
Picasso Preschoolers
Wed, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:15am
- Meeting Room
9:30-10:15 am
Registration opens Wednesday, April 5 2023 at 9:00am
Cookbook Club & Potluck
Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Join a potluck focused on a selected cookbook from our collection.
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years
Baby Games
Thu, Apr 20, 9:15am - 9:45am
0-18 months
Baby Games
Thu, Apr 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
0-18 months
Celebrate National Library Week
Sun, Apr 23, All day
National Library Week is April 23-29 and we are excited to celebrate! Stop by the Youth Services department all week to see what fun activities we have in honor of libraries! Kids of all ages
Celebrate National Library Week
Mon, Apr 24, All day
National Library Week is April 23-29 and we are excited to celebrate! Stop by the Youth Services department all week to see what fun activities we have in honor of libraries! Kids of all ages
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years
Music & Movement
Mon, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
2-5 years
Monday Mash-Up - Kids grades 4 & up
Mon, Apr 24, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Games, crafts, karaoke, movies - stop by and see what's going on!
Celebrate National Library Week
Tue, Apr 25, All day
National Library Week is April 23-29 and we are excited to celebrate! Stop by the Youth Services department all week to see what fun activities we have in honor of libraries! Kids of all ages
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Apr 25, 9:15am - 9:45am
18-36 months
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Apr 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
18-36 months
Craft Social: Felted Flower
Tue, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Learn the techniques of wet felting with artist/art educator Megan Moriarty!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 11 2023 at 9:00am
Celebrate National Library Week
Wed, Apr 26, All day
National Library Week is April 23-29 and we are excited to celebrate! Stop by the Youth Services department all week to see what fun activities we have in honor of libraries! Kids of all ages
Grandview Heights Writers Group
Wed, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Meeting Room
Second & Fourth Wednesdays 6 - 8pm
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Apr 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years
Celebrate National Library Week
Thu, Apr 27, All day
National Library Week is April 23-29 and we are excited to celebrate! Stop by the Youth Services department all week to see what fun activities we have in honor of libraries! Kids of all ages
Baby Games
Thu, Apr 27, 9:15am - 9:45am
0-18 months
Baby Games
Thu, Apr 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
0-18 months
Music in the Atrium - StephenStringz Trio
Thu, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Enjoy live music in the library's atrium!
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