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Summer Reading Club

May 30-July 31

2023-07-31 00:00:00 2023-07-31 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club -

Monday, July 31
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-07-31 00:00:00 2023-07-31 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

Fri, Nov 22, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Sat, Nov 23, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game. For grades 6-12.

Sun, Nov 24, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Mon, Nov 25, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

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

Tue, Nov 26, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Tue, Nov 26, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Wed, Nov 27, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Wed, Nov 27, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Thu, Nov 28, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Sat, Nov 30, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Sat, Nov 30, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Dec 02, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+  

Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A,Meeting Room,Conference Room B
Grandview Heights High School choral group holiday show directed by Andrew Grega and accompanied by Mary Ann Stephens.

Tue, Dec 03, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Tue, Dec 03, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Ave
PopUp at Holiday in the Heights

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Santa Visit takes place during this fun winter street festival at Grandview Dental Care!

Wed, Dec 04, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Wed, Dec 04, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Dec 05, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Thu, Dec 05, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Fri, Dec 06, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Fri, Dec 06, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Sat, Dec 07, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Sat, Dec 07, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Sun, Dec 08, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Sun, Dec 08, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Mon, Dec 09, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Mon, Dec 09, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Tue, Dec 10, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Tue, Dec 10, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Whether your focus is fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or any other format, join us for constructive feedback in an encouraging atmosphere.

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Guitar and ukelele in an old timey, upbeat, and fun fashion.

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months

Mon, Dec 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  

Tue, Dec 17, 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, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- Meeting Room
Give blood at the library!

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  

Thu, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Meeting Room
Grades K-3 with adult supervision
Registration opens Thursday, December 5 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalists perform Irish traditional and holiday music.

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