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Wi-Fi to Go: Mobile Hotspot Lending Program

Bossard Library will begin loaning wireless mobile hotspots to patrons ages 18 and over on Monday, March 13. The full policy is available here.

ANIMAL INSIDE OUT Reservations

Individuals and groups of 10 or less people are more than welcome to visit the exhibit as walk-ins. Wait times to enter the exhibit are brief.

If you would prefer to make a FREE reservation for a specific time, please call 740.446.7323 during our regular library operating hours. You will be directed to a staff member who can make a reservation for you.

In-B-Tween Club Hike at Gatewood Trail System Postponed

Due to the weather, the In-B-Tween Club Hike scheduled for this evening at the Gatewood Trail System in Rio Grande has been postponed until next Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Please note that next Tuesday the hike will start at 5:00 PM.

For questions or information regarding the hike, please contact Rachael Barker at rbarker@bossardlibrary.org / 740.446.7323 x 226.

COSI Zoo-Themed Connect Kits Available

In anticipation of the Library's upcoming Animal Inside Out exhibition, the library is offering to families a free COSI Connects Zoo-Themed Kit.

Click below for more information about obtaining a kit.

Xerox Machine Upgrades

The availability of faxing and photocopying will be sporadic throughout the day (Tuesday, July 9) as we replace our older Xerox machines with new models.

To check the status of fax and photocopy availability, please call the Library at 740.446.7323.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Adult Winter Reading Program 2024 Winners

We have our winners!

On April 9, winners were drawn for the 6 prize baskets in the "Reading is a Hoot" Adult Winter Reading Program.

Please click below for a list of the winners.

System Upgrade Now Complete

Our system upgrade is now complete.

Public computers (offering Internet access and printing), hoopla, Ohio Digital Library (Libby), our online databases and our circulation system are all now available.

Please contact us if you experience any issues with hoopla, Ohio Digital Library (Libby) or our online databases.

Thank you for your patience.

Pinewood Derby Day at the Library

The 2024 National Library Week theme is "Ready, Set, Library!" In celebration of National Library Week, the Library encourages school-aged youth, grades K-12, to register for the Library's PInewood Derby Day. This fun-filled, free event will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. This inaugural event is open to the public.

Eclipse Glasses (while supplies last)

Get ready for the solar eclipse on April 8th!!

A narrow area of Ohio will be in the path for a total solar eclipse and the rest of Ohio will be able to see a partial solar eclipse.

Please click below for information on how to obtain eclipse glasses for this event.

2024 Gallipolis Steampunk Festival

Please follow this link for access to the vendor application for the 2024 Gallipolis Steampunk Festival.

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Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT

Animal Inside Out is a must-see during its limited engagement at Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Please click below for more information.

Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT >>

We Are Hiring!

Position for a Part-time Facilities and Grounds Assistant.

Please click below for a job description, application, and other pertinent details.

We Are Hiring! >>

Santa's Reindeer at the City Park

Please join Bossard Library in welcoming Santa's reindeer to Gallipolis on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Two reindeer from Pine Acres Reindeer Farm will be at the Gallipolis City Park from 5:30 PM to approximately 8:00 PM during the Gallipolis in Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Those visiting the reindeer will receive a free candy cane (while supplies last) .

Please click below for more information.

Santa's Reindeer at the City Park >>

CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving Day

Bossard Library will be CLOSED Thursday, November 28, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

We will resume our regular hours of 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 29, 2024.

We would like to wish our patrons a safe holiday.

CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving Day >>

In-B-Tween Club

Kids (ages 7-9) join us at the Gallipolis Municipal Building (333 Third Avenue) on Tuesday, November 26 at 6:00 PM for In-B-Tween Club.

Get ready for a fun evening of books, games, crafts, and snacks.

Meet up with old friends, make new friends, and explore new and fresh ideas.

In-B-Tween Club >>

Story Walk at the French Art Colony

The Library's new StoryWalk title is now on display at the French Art Colony.

Our title for November is Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy written by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Frank Ansley.

Please click below for more information about this title and author.

Story Walk at the French Art Colony >>

Nov 20	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Nov 20	Needlework Circle Group 1:00 pm
Nov 21	Lapsit temporarily @ Gallipolis Church of God 10:00 am
Nov 21	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Nov 22	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Nov 23	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Nov 23	Civil War Book Club (To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth by Phil Keith and Tom Clavin) 10:00 am