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Summer Reading Club

May 30-July 31

2023-07-03 00:00:00 2023-07-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club -

Monday, July 03
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-07-03 00:00:00 2023-07-03 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

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

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

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

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
Make the library one of your Grandview Heights Beggars Night stops!

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Ages 5+ 

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

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

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

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

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
Singer/songwriter performing covers and originals.

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
Get to know some new animals including lizards, snakes, invertebrates, and crustaceans!

Tue, Nov 12, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Get the Most Out of Your Device!

Wed, Nov 13, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Nov 14, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Fri, Nov 15, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

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

Sat, Nov 16, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kids of all ages 

Sun, Nov 17, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Mon, Nov 18, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

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

Mon, Nov 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+

Tue, Nov 19, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Tue, Nov 19, 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.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
This lovely and simple box is ideal for small gifts and surprise treats.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 5 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Nov 20, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Game night at the library for adults!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 6 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Nov 21, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Fri, Nov 22, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Sat, Nov 23, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Sun, Nov 24, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Mon, Nov 25, All day
Lend a hand with the library's food drive!

Mon, Nov 25, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!