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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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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

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
Kids of all ages

Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Mon, Jan 06, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Tue, Jan 07, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Jan 08, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 09, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Vocalist presenting diverse genres of jazz, blues, pop, funk, and soul.

Fri, Jan 10, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Jan 11, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
- Meeting Room
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Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Embark on a journey of the imagination! Players will get an introduction to the junior version of this magical role-playing game.
Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:00am

Sun, Jan 12, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Mon, Jan 13, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Jan 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+  

Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dr. Srinath Sampath, founder of PrepAccelerator, presents this free and timely virtual program for families of high school & middle school students!

Tue, Jan 14, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Jan 15, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
- Meeting Room
For ages 3-5 years
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 16, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
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Fri, Jan 17, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Drop in and enjoy some unstructured imaginative playtime for ages 0-5 with fun toys, activities, and books that we provide.

Sat, Jan 18, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
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Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Jan 19, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!

Mon, Jan 20, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!