Library Programs Cancelled
Out of an abundance of caution, the following Library programs scheduled for the week of March 16 are cancelled: Morning and Evening Yoga, Lapsit, Writers' Guild, All Tween and Teen Programs.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
The Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library is diligently monitoring information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our patrons and staff is a top priority.
Currently, the Library is open and operating under a normal schedule. At this time, the Library will continue to offer regular programming. Please refer to the Library's website or the Library's Facebook page for updates and to check the status of scheduled library programs.
Developmental Disabilities Mobile History Museum On Display
From March 3 to March 13, 2020, the Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities will feature a traveling mobile museum exhibit in the Riverside Room.
This exhibit is free and can be viewed during normal library hours, excluding those times when meetings/programs are being held in the Riverside Room.
Once Upon a Time (Adult Winter Reading Program)
Running from January 6, 2020 through April 1, 2020, Bossard's Adult Winter Reading Program "Once Upon a Time", offers our adult patrons the opportunity to win prizes by reading or listening to their favorite books.
Ohio Governor's Imagination Library
Parents/Guardians receive FREE children's books each month through the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library and inspire a love of reading in your child/children.
Library's Got Game: Card and Board Game Collection Now Available
Bossard Library has added a large selection of card and board games to its non-traditional items collection.
The card and board games can be checked out for free by any library patron who is 18 years of age or older and who is in good standing with the Library.
Borrowers may have up to 2 card/board games checked out at any one time. The loan period for the games is two weeks with no renewals. No holds may be placed on games.
Create-A-Critter
All time slots are now full. PLEASE consider registering for one of the waitlist slots. PLEASE DO NOT register for more than one waitlist slot per child -- choose your preferred waitlist time slot and only register for that particular one.
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Take advantage of the Book-a-Bike service this Spring and Summer
Bossard Library would like to remind everyone of a service available to our patrons -- the ability to use their library card to borrow a bicycle from the Library.
Program notifications and reminders via text
As a result of numerous requests from our patrons, Bossard Library now offers the capability of receiving program notifications and reminders via text alerts.
Remind (our text service) does not sell or share any information and features no ads. Since this is an opt-in service, your phone number remains totally private.
We want to hear from you. Please participate in a short survey that will allow the Library to gauge community needs during this unprecedented time and determine ways in which the Library may be able to more effectively and efficiently respond to those needs.
Click "Learn more" for information on applying for a Bossard Library digital-only library card.
August's Storywalk title is Back Roads, Country Toads by Devin Scillian. The illustrator for this title is Tim Bowers, a native Ohioan who now lives in Granville, Ohio. This title is now on display at the French Art Colony.
Hours of operation are currently Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours for at-risk populations are designated as 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Saturday.