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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 Grandview Heights -

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. 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, Jul 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.

Tue, Jul 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Enjoy monthly art exhibits on the second level of the library. Presented in partnership with the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council.

Tue, Jul 01, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Wed, Jul 02, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.

Thu, Jul 03, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages

Fri, Jul 04, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jul 05, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sun, Jul 06, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jul 07, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required

Tue, Jul 08, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

Wed, Jul 09, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills with music, singing , dancing, musical stories, and play.

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us for a special story time with special guests from the Columbus Crew! For ages 2-5 years.

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.

Thu, Jul 10, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages

Thu, Jul 10, 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us at the library to watch anime, create anime-themed crafts, munch on Japanese snacks, and discuss all things anime with your friends!

Fri, Jul 11, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Learn about Ohio wildlife and meet some wildlife residents of the Ohio Wildlife Center. Animals vary, but may include native Ohio mammals, reptiles, and birds. 

Sat, Jul 12, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jul 12, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Taught by the Grandview Heights Fire Department For grades 6-12

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Sun, Jul 13, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jul 14, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required

Tue, Jul 15, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Come unleash your creativity at the library with sidewalk chalk – draw, doodle, and decorate the sidewalks with vibrant art and colorful designs!   

Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

Wed, Jul 16, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.

Thu, Jul 17, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us for a deliciously fun afternoon of cupcake decorating and see if you can recreate our Pinterest-inspired treat! Registration required at ghpl.org/events beginning July 3. 
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 18, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Imaginative playtime fun for ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiver

Sat, Jul 19, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sun, Jul 20, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jul 21, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required

Tue, Jul 22, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Wed, Jul 23, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.

Thu, Jul 24, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join GHPL staff member Alex for a step-by-step painting class to create your very own beautiful painting of lilacs in a jar!
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Fri, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Pool
PopUp at the Duck Race

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Sat, Jul 26, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Grandview Ave.
PopUp Library at the Hop

Sun, Jul 27, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights
Ages 0-18 months, no registration required

Tue, Jul 29, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled day as we play outdoor games on the library lawn!

Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Lawn
PopUp at Music on the Lawn

Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Heights
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!

Wed, Jul 30, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Grandview Heights
A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.

Thu, Jul 31, All day
Grandview Heights
Summer reading fun for the whole family!

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
Kids of all ages