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Dive into Summer Reading

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Discover an ocean of possibilities!

Make a splash and dive into summer reading!

Summer reading club takes place May 31-July 31.

Earn great prizes by:

  • Attending fun programs
  • Completing challenges
  • Reaching your reading goals

The more you read, the more chances you have to win.


 

KIDS & TEENS

 

How do I get started?
  • 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.
How can kids earn prizes?
  • Logging their reading.
  • Completing our weekly challenges.
  • Attending programs. Each program has a “secret code” that will be announced at programs. Go to “badges” and choose the “Reader About Town” badge.  Click “enter secret code” and type in the secret code.
What are the prizes?

All participants who complete the program will receive the following prizes:

  • GHPL T-shirt.
  • Coupons to: DK Diner, Dairy Queen, Pure Imagination Chocolatier, Chocolate Café, and Star Beacon.
  • “I Read at Grandview Library” bracelet.
  • Blank book or book of your choice.
What are the grand prizes?

For eight hours of reading, you can purchase a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes:

  • For kids
    • Ride in a fire truck (Grandview Heights residents only)
    • Razor Scooter
    • King’s Island passes for 4
    • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time
    • $20 Lion’s Cub Cookies gift card
  • For teens
    • Grandview Theater and Drafthouse passes for 4
    • $25 Amazon gift card
    • $25 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams gift card
    • Clay Café mugs plus coloring time
    • $20 Lion’s Cub Cookies gift card

Thank you to these generous sponsors!

  • Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Education Foundation
  • Chocolate Café
  • Clay Cafe on 5th Ave.
  • Dairy Queen on 5th Ave.
  • DK Diner
  • Grandview Heights Division of Fire
  • Grandview Theater & Drafthouse
  • Grandview Heights Municipal Pool Concessions
  • Lion’s Cub Cookies
  • Pure Imagination Chocolatier
  • Star Beacon

 

ADULTS (ages 18+)

 

How do I get started?
  • Desktop: Visit ghpl.beanstack.org
  • Mobile: Download the free Beanstack Tracker app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Do you have any children who want to join in the fun? You can register yourself and your child(ren) and log reading for everyone from one account!
How do I earn prizes?
  • Log the books you read to earn Logging Badges.
  • Complete Activity Badges.
  • Completed Badges earn you raffle tickets, to be spent towards the Grand Prizes of your choice.
  • You also earn two coupons as you make progress!
What are the coupons?
  • When you reach the halfway mark, receive coupon to Grandview Grind.
  • When you complete the program, receive a coupon for staying overnight at one of Ohio’s beautiful State Parks.
What are the Grand Prizes?
  • Six (6) gift sets from local businesses and artisans!
  • Spend your earned raffle tickets towards as many different prizes as you like – or put them all into the same drawing.
Accent on Nature
Hummingbird feeder, earthenware sponge holder, dried sage bundle, and amethyst crystal.
Glenn Avenue Soap Company
One Rosemary Citrus foaming hand soap dispenser, one “Not a Brown Trout” bar soap, one natural insect repellant spray, one “Healing Blend” body butter, and one Citrus lip balm.
Green Olive Company
One ceramic oil dipping dish, one North Market Spices Greek Seasoning packet, one Black Truffle Sea Salt bottle, one Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil bottle, and one Traditional Balsamic Vinegar bottle.
Ohio Craft Museum (Set 1)
One wooden bowl and one rock soap bar.
Ohio Craft Museum (Set 2)
One earthenware cup and one set of book-themed bookplate prints.
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
Four candles in the following scents: Old Books, Earl Grey, Jasmine Tea, and Agarwood.

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