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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

Mon, May 20, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, May 20, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, May 20, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Games, crafts, karaoke, movies - stop by and see what's going on! Grades 4 and up

Tue, May 21, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, May 21, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, May 21, 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, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn how to grow your own delicious vegetables with great tips from Tim McDermott from OSU Extension, Franklin County. 

Wed, May 22, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, May 22, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Wed, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Thu, May 23, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, May 23, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Fri, May 24, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Fri, May 24, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, May 25, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sat, May 25, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, May 25, 9:00am - 11:00am
PopUp Library in Memorial Day Parade

Sun, May 26, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Sun, May 26, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, May 27, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Mon, May 27, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, May 28, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Tue, May 28, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, May 28, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Learn beginner-friendly watercolor techniques to create stunning cosmic art!
This event is full

Wed, May 29, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Wed, May 29, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, May 29, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Thu, May 30, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Thu, May 30, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, May 30, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Fri, May 31, All day
Monthly kids' scavenger hunts in Youth Services For kids of all ages.

Fri, May 31, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, May 31, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, Jun 01, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jun 01, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sun, Jun 02, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jun 02, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jun 03, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jun 03, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jun 04, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jun 04, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jun 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Meeting Room
Learn boutique cake decorating techniques, and sample the results!

Wed, Jun 05, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jun 05, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Wed, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
PopUp event

Wed, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Times! No registration required.

Thu, Jun 06, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jun 06, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Thu, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Conference Room A
Join us every Thursday morning for big summer fun!   

Fri, Jun 07, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jun 07, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Fri, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
What’s better than reading? Reading to a gentle and attentive therapy dog!

Sat, Jun 08, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jun 08, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.

Sun, Jun 09, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jun 09, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jun 10, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jun 10, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jun 11, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jun 11, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Times! No registration required.

Wed, Jun 12, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jun 12, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Wed, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
PopUp event

Wed, Jun 12, 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Meeting Room
Give blood at the Library!

Wed, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Conference Room A
Get ready for fun as you journey to a world of imagination!

Wed, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Wed, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Times! No registration required.

Thu, Jun 13, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Thu, Jun 13, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Thu, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Conference Room A
Join us every Thursday morning for big summer fun!   

Fri, Jun 14, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Fri, Jun 14, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, Jun 15, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sat, Jun 15, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Sat, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 2-5  
Registration opens Saturday, June 1 2024 at 9:00am

Sun, Jun 16, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Sun, Jun 16, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jun 17, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Mon, Jun 17, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Mon, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Conference Room A
This year we're bringing juggling, magic, comedy, and a lot of fun, so bring your younger siblings and your eldest relative!

Tue, Jun 18, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Tue, Jun 18, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12

Tue, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Times! No registration required.

Tue, Jun 18, 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, Jun 19, All day
The more you read, the more chances you have to WIN!

Wed, Jun 19, All day
For tweens and teens entering grades 7-12