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"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.
Living History Nights at Bossard Library
Calling all history lovers!
Living History Nights, presented by the Gallipolis Chautauqua Committee, will be at the Bossard Library on June 9 - 11.
Each night a scholar/living historian will assume the role of a notable historical Ohioan and perform a monologue based on the life of that individual. Thursday's notable Ohioan will be George Armstrong Custer, Friday's notable Ohioan will be Woody Hayes, and Saturday's notable Ohioan will be Mad Ann Bailey.
For more information, including times of performances, please click below.
Living History Nights, presented by the Gallipolis Chautauqua Committee, will be at the Bossard Library on June 9 - 11.
Each night a scholar/living historian will assume the role of a notable historical Ohioan and perform a monologue based on the life of that individual. Thursday's notable Ohioan will be George Armstrong Custer, Friday's notable Ohioan will be Woody Hayes, and Saturday's notable Ohioan will be Mad Ann Bailey.
For more information, including times of performances, please click below.
Adult Winter Reading Program Winners
We have our winners!
On April 11, winners were drawn for the 6 prize baskets in the Adult Winter Reading Program.
Please click below for the list of winners.
On April 11, winners were drawn for the 6 prize baskets in the Adult Winter Reading Program.
Please click below for the list of winners.
Celebrate National Library Week with Bossard Bingo
Join Bossard Library in celebrating National Library Week (April 3-April 9) by playing Bossard Bingo.
Starting Sunday, April 3, you can pick up your Bossard Bingo card at the Circulation Desk.
Click below for more information.
Starting Sunday, April 3, you can pick up your Bossard Bingo card at the Circulation Desk.
Click below for more information.
Delay in Receiving Items Requested From Other Libraries
Beginning immediately, Bossard Library (and other libraries in Ohio) will experience a delay in receiving books, audios, CDs, and DVDs ordered for our patrons from other libraries via interlibrary loan.
For more information, please click the link below.
For more information, please click the link below.
Northstar Digital Literacy Resource Now Available
Are you looking to improve your skills with computers, software, or technology?
If so, Bossard Library has a new resource to help you with that -- Northstar Digital Literacy.
Click the link below for more information and to sign-up.
If so, Bossard Library has a new resource to help you with that -- Northstar Digital Literacy.
Click the link below for more information and to sign-up.
Civil War Book Club Postponed
The Civil War Book Club scheduled for 10:00 AM tomorrow, Saturday, February 5, 2022 has been postponed to a later date.
Members will be notified as soon as a new date has been chosen.
We are sorry for an inconvenience this may cause.
(graphic courtesy of Unsplash)
Members will be notified as soon as a new date has been chosen.
We are sorry for an inconvenience this may cause.
(graphic courtesy of Unsplash)
Blind Date with a Book
Find a new love -- of reading!
Through the month of February, meet your possible next favorite author or genre by going on a blind date with a book.
Click the link below to find out more.
Through the month of February, meet your possible next favorite author or genre by going on a blind date with a book.
Click the link below to find out more.
Library Will Open at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 12, 2022
Due to inclement weather, Bossard Library will open at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Please continue to check our Facebook page and this website for updates regarding any changes in library hours of operation due to the weather.
Please continue to check our Facebook page and this website for updates regarding any changes in library hours of operation due to the weather.
Planning a trip to Japan next summer? Traveling to Italy to research your ancestry? Just want to brush up on that language you studied for four years in school, but somehow can't seem to remember it all? We've got you covered.
We are excited to announce the availability of Transparent Language Online, a complete language-learning system with courses and lessons designed to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Transparent Language Online allows learners to explore a new language in the comfort of their own home, at the library, or on-the-go.
Click below for more information.
We are excited to announce the availability of Transparent Language Online, a complete language-learning system with courses and lessons designed to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Transparent Language Online allows learners to explore a new language in the comfort of their own home, at the library, or on-the-go.
Click below for more information.
The Library's new StoryWalk title is now on display at the French Art Colony.
Our title for September is The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Stephen Gammell.
Please click below for more information about this title and author.
Our title for September is The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Stephen Gammell.
Please click below for more information about this title and author.
Calling all bookworms and book enthusiasts.
Shop for book bargains on Saturday, October 7 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Bossard Library Used Book Sale.
Available will be gently used Fiction, Non-Fiction, Audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and Children's Books.
All items are sold as is and all sales are final.
Shop for book bargains on Saturday, October 7 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Bossard Library Used Book Sale.
Available will be gently used Fiction, Non-Fiction, Audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and Children's Books.
All items are sold as is and all sales are final.
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Visit the Pine Street Cemetery & Pine Street Colored Cemetery on Saturday, October 7 from 1:00 PM -- 4:00 PM and explore the history of Gallipolis.
"Living Historians" in period dress will introduce visitors to some well-known and not so well-known citizens of Gallipolis and Gallia County.
For more information, please click below.
"Living Historians" in period dress will introduce visitors to some well-known and not so well-known citizens of Gallipolis and Gallia County.
For more information, please click below.
Bossard Library and the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs ADAMH Board will host a special evening with international speaker, mental health advocate, filmmaker, author, and suicide attempt survivor, Kevin Hines.
Kevin will be sharing his inspirational story of survival and growth on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Gallia Academy High School Performing Arts Center (2855 Centenary Road, Gallipolis, Ohio).
Click below for more information.
Kevin will be sharing his inspirational story of survival and growth on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Gallia Academy High School Performing Arts Center (2855 Centenary Road, Gallipolis, Ohio).
Click below for more information.