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Summer Reading Club

May 30-July 31
2023-06-28 00:00:00 2023-06-28 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club -

Wednesday, June 28
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-06-28 00:00:00 2023-06-28 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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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

Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Sat, Jul 27, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Sat, Jul 27, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
Child and Babysitting Safety Course
Sat, Jul 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Meeting Room
Space is limited. Registration required beginning July 13.
This event is full
PopUp at Grandview Hop
Sat, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
PopUp at Grandview Hop
Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Sun, Jul 28, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Sun, Jul 28, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Mon, Jul 29, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Mon, Jul 29, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Tue, Jul 30, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Tue, Jul 30, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
Baby Games
Tue, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Times! No registration required.
The Columbus Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors  
Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Zoo is coming!
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
38th Annual Music on the Lawn
Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!
Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Wed, Jul 31, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Wed, Jul 31, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
Evening Family Story Time
Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Times! No registration required.
Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Thu, Aug 01, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Thu, Aug 01, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
Summertime Stories
Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Conference Room A
Join us every Thursday morning for big summer fun!   
Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Fri, Aug 02, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Fri, Aug 02, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Sat, Aug 03, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Sat, Aug 03, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
Summer Reading Club 2024 - May 28-August 4
Sun, Aug 04, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!
Library Volunteens!
Sun, Aug 04, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Tue, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Canceled
PopUp at National Night Out
Tue, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wyman Woods
Nat'l Night Out
38th Annual Music on the Lawn
Tue, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.
Registration opens Saturday, July 27 2024 at 9:00am
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
38th Annual Music on the Lawn
Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!
Grandview Heights Writers Group
Wed, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm
PopUp at Pierce Field
Thu, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
PopUp at Pierce
GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, Aug 20, 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.
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
Tue, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PopUp at Music on the Lawn
38th Annual Music on the Lawn
Tue, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate our 100th anniversary with a new pavilion and site improvements for this year's summer concert series!
PopUp at Pierce Field
Thu, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Field
PopUp at Pierce
PopUp at Grandview Hop
Sat, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
PopUp at Grandview Hop
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