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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

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Pick up a craft kit inspired by our Creativebug service. Available while supplies last.
Art Exhibits
Tue, Jul 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.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Tue, Jul 01, All day
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39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
PopUp at Music on the Lawn - all ages
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Wed, Jul 02, All day
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Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
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A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Thu, Jul 03, All day
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Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Fri, Jul 04, All day
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sat, Jul 05, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sun, Jul 06, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Mon, Jul 07, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Baby Games
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 0-18 months, no registration required
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Tue, Jul 08, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
PopUp at Music on the Lawn - all ages
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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PopUp at Music on the Lawn
39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Wed, Jul 09, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Music & Movement - ages 2-5
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.
Grandview Heights Writers Group
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grandview Heights - Conference Room B
Second Wednesdays, 6-8 pm.
Evening Family Story Time with the Columbus Crew!
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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A storytime for families with kids ages 2-5.
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Thu, Jul 10, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Stories on the Lawn - Outdoor Story Time (rain location in Library Atrium)
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Heights - Lawn
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Anime & Manga Club - for Tweens & Teens
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Fri, Jul 11, All day
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sat, Jul 12, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Child and Babysitting Safety Course
Sat, Jul 12, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Dungeons & Dragons Club - grades 6-12
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sun, Jul 13, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Mon, Jul 14, All day
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Baby Games
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 0-18 months, no registration required
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Tue, Jul 15, All day
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Chalk the Walks at the Library - all ages
Tue, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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PopUp at Music on the Lawn - all ages
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Jul 16, All day
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Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Thu, Jul 17, All day
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Stories on the Lawn - Outdoor Story Time (rain location in Library Atrium)
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Sun, Jul 20, All day
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Summer Reading Challenge - May 27-August 3
Mon, Jul 21, All day
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Baby Games
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Tue, Jul 22, All day
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39th Annual Music on the Lawn - Summer Concert Series
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Enjoy live music, food trucks, and community fun on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
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Wed, Jul 23, All day
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Summer reading fun for the whole family!
Evening Family Story Time - ages 2-5
Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jul 24, All day
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Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Jul 28, All day
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Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ages 0-18 months, no registration required
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Tue, Jul 29, All day
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Lawn Games - all ages
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Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Jul 30, All day
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Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jul 31, All day
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