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Summer Reading Club

May 30-July 31
2023-06-17 00:00:00 2023-06-17 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club -

Saturday, June 17
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-06-17 00:00:00 2023-06-17 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 |

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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Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
- Meeting Room
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Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Thu, Jan 16, All day
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Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Fri, Jan 17, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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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.
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sat, Jan 18, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sun, Jan 19, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Mon, Jan 20, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Tue, Jan 21, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Conference Room A
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Wed, Jan 22, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Thu, Jan 23, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Fri, Jan 24, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Sat, Jan 25, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sun, Jan 26, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Mon, Jan 27, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Baby Games
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
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Mon, Jan 27, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Tue, Jan 28, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
Liz Moore - NYT bestselling author and Rome Prize winner
Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Wed, Jan 29, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
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Thu, Jan 30, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
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Fri, Jan 31, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Sat, Feb 01, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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- Conference Room B
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Sun, Feb 02, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Mon, Feb 03, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Baby Games
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
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Tue, Feb 04, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
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Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Wed, Feb 05, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
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Thu, Feb 06, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
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Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
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Fri, Feb 07, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Sat, Feb 08, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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- Meeting Room
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Sun, Feb 09, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Mon, Feb 10, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Baby Games
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
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Mon, Feb 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Tue, Feb 11, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
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Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
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Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Wed, Feb 12, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
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Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Winter Reading Challenge - January 6-February 16 
Thu, Feb 13, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
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Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
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Fri, Feb 14, All day
For adults, teens, and kids!
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