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Summer Reading Club

May 30-July 31

2023-06-05 00:00:00 2023-06-05 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club -

Monday, June 05
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-06-05 00:00:00 2023-06-05 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN! -

The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Earn great prizes by attending fun programs, completing challenges, and reaching your reading goals on Beanstack!


KIDS & TEENS

How do I get started?

Beginning May 30:

  • 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.
  • You can also track your reading by downloading and printing our Points Tracker.
How can kids earn prizes?
  • Logging their reading.
  • Completing our weekly challenges.
  • Attending programs. 
What are the prizes?

All participants who complete the program will receive the following prizes:

  • GHPL T-shirt (kids)
  • Fidget key chain (teens)
  • Special registration prize
  • Blank book or book of your choice 
  • Coupons to: DK Diner, Dairy Queen, Pure Imagination Chocolatier, Chocolate Café, and Grandview Pool Concessions 
What are the grand prizes?

For every 20 points you earn reading, attending programs, or completing challenges, you can purchase a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes:   

  • For kids:  
    • Ride in a Grandview Heights fire truck (Grandview Heights residents only)
    • King’s Island passes for 4
    • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time
    • Lion Cub's Cookies gift card
    • Lego Prize Pack 
    • Deluxe Art Prize Pack 
  • For teens:  
    • Grandview Theater and Drafthouse passes for 4
    • King’s Island passes for 4
    • Amazon gift card
    • Apple Music gift card
    • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time
    • Roblox gift card 
Thank you to these generous sponsors!

ADULTS (ages 18+)

How do I get started?

Beginning May 30:

How can I earn prizes?
  • Prizes can be won by putting raffle tickets towards the prize of your choice! 
  • Earn raffle tickets by logging the books you read and completing Activities. 
What are the prizes?
What are the Grand Prizes?
Thank you to our generous sponsors! 

Summer Readers Get-Together for Adults
Wednesday, May 31, from 6:30-7:30 pm

Explore a variety of books, discover new authors, and share your favorites with others! Join GHPL staff member Megan at the library for conversation, snacks, and tips for finding your next great read.


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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Event | Kids Event | Adult Event |

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Hours
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), a cooperative among 17 Central Ohio library systems. 67 million items are available to our cardholders through a partnership among the CLC and statewide networks SearchOhio and OhioLINK.  

GHPL celebrates 100 years of serving the community in 2024!

Upcoming events

Wed, Oct 09, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
Visit the GHPL PopUp Library at Pierce Field after school!

Rescheduled
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, October 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Music in the Atrium

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Group performing jazz-adjacent and midwestern eclectic music.

Fri, Oct 11, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Oct 12, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sun, Oct 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Oct 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Oct 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
Visit the GHPL PopUp Library at Pierce Field after school!

Fri, Oct 18, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver September 20, October 18, and November 15 10:30 am-noon

Fri, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Meeting Room
Join us for a mysterious night of literary mischief after the library closes and become a character in the evening’s plot to solve the crime!

Sat, Oct 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
Whether you are a novice or seasoned player of this classic role-playing game, friendly Dungeon Masters will be ready with a Halloween-themed quest.

Sun, Oct 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Oct 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Oct 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+  

Tue, Oct 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Oct 23, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Oct 23, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
- Meeting Room
Let’s build a stronger community by coming together, sharing experiences, and reducing stigma.

Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
Visit the GHPL PopUp Library at Pierce Field after school!

Fri, Oct 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Oct 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sun, Oct 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Oct 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Tue, Oct 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 31, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Conference Room A,Conference Room B,Meeting Room
All Ages

Fri, Nov 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Nov 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Ages 5+ 
Registration opens Saturday, October 19 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Sun, Nov 03, 8:00am - 9:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Nov 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Tue, Nov 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Nov 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Nov 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wyman Woods
PopUp at Fall Fest

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Music in the Atrium

Fri, Nov 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.