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Library Will Open at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Due to a confirmed planned power outage, Bossard Library will open at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Please continue to check our Facebook page and this website for updates regarding any changes in library hours of operation due to this planned power outage.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please continue to check our Facebook page and this website for updates regarding any changes in library hours of operation due to this planned power outage.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Hatfields & McCoys: American Blood Feud Exhibit
From Friday, April 7, 2023 through Friday, May 19, 2023, the Library is pleased to have on display the West Virginia Humanities Council traveling exhibit, The Hatfields & McCoys: American Blood Feud.
Located in the Atrium, visitors may view this exhibit during the Library's regular operating hours. There is no charge to view this exhibit.
Please click below for more information.
Located in the Atrium, visitors may view this exhibit during the Library's regular operating hours. There is no charge to view this exhibit.
Please click below for more information.
I'd Rather Bee Reading (Adult Winter Reading Program)
Running from January 9, 2023 through April 9, 2023, Bossard Library's Adult Winter Reading Program, "I'd Rather Bee Reading", offers our adult patrons the opportunity to win prizes by reading and/or listening to their favorite books.
Click the link below for more information.
Click the link below for more information.
Notary Services Now Available
Bossard Library is pleased to announce that we are now offering limited notary services to the public.
Please click below for more information.
Please click below for more information.
COSI Dinosaur Connect Kits Available
In celebration of the opening of our Savage Ancient Seas exhibit, the library is offering to families a free Dinosaur COSI Connects Kit.
These free kits, available while supplies last, include five dinosaur-themed STEM activities and science experiments for grades 2-6.
So that everyone has a chance to enjoy these kits, we are limiting distribution to 1 kit per family.
Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2022, adults may stop by the library and pick up a kit at the Circulation Desk. These kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
These free kits, available while supplies last, include five dinosaur-themed STEM activities and science experiments for grades 2-6.
So that everyone has a chance to enjoy these kits, we are limiting distribution to 1 kit per family.
Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2022, adults may stop by the library and pick up a kit at the Circulation Desk. These kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Explore the Savage Ancient Seas
Savage Ancient Seas is a must-see during its limited engagement at Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Please click below for more information and to register.
Please click below for more information and to register.
Mobile Hotspot Program Update
Effective July 1, 2022:
Patrons who are interested in borrowing a mobile hotspot should place a hold request by calling the Library at 740-446-7323 or by logging in to their online patron account.
Please click below for more information regarding this update.
Patrons who are interested in borrowing a mobile hotspot should place a hold request by calling the Library at 740-446-7323 or by logging in to their online patron account.
Please click below for more information regarding this update.
Living History Nights Feedback
We want your feedback!
Click below for a link to let us know your thoughts on Living History Nights.
Click below for a link to let us know your thoughts on Living History Nights.
"Oceans of Possibilities" (Summer Reading Program 2022)
Dive into reading this summer with our "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading program.
Children, tweens, and teens are encouraged to register for the Summer Reading Program beginning Monday, June 6.
Click below for more information.
Children, tweens, and teens are encouraged to register for the Summer Reading Program beginning Monday, June 6.
Click below for more information.
Come out and compete for "know-it-all" bragging rights and chintzy prizes at Tuesday Trivia Night.
On Tuesday, June 6 at 6:00 PM, take part in Bossard Library's Tuesday Trivia Night and see how much you know about current events, science, history, pop culture, and more.
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On Tuesday, June 6 at 6:00 PM, take part in Bossard Library's Tuesday Trivia Night and see how much you know about current events, science, history, pop culture, and more.
Click below for more information.
The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth.
We will resume our regular hours of 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
We will resume our regular hours of 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
The Library's new StoryWalk title is now on display at the French Art Colony.
Our title for May isA Dog Named Doug written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Matt Myers.
Please click below for more information about this title and author.
Our title for May is
Please click below for more information about this title and author.
Are you interested in exploring your family roots?
If so, make sure to attend Bossard Library's Genealogy Day on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Certified genealogist Dana Palmer will offer a series of genealogy presentations throughout the day.
Click below for more information.
If so, make sure to attend Bossard Library's Genealogy Day on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Certified genealogist Dana Palmer will offer a series of genealogy presentations throughout the day.
Click below for more information.