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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.

Running from January 8, 2024 through April 8, 2024, Bossard Library's Adult Winter Reading Program, "Reading is a Hoot!", 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.

Bossard Library is pleased to provide library patrons with a "Boardroom in a Bag" holiday take-and-make kit, while supplies last.

Enjoy some family time this holiday season by creating lasting keepsakes over the holiday break.

Kits will be available to be picked up beginning Tuesday, December 19 at 10:00 AM.

So that everyone has a chance to create a keepsake, there is a limit of one (1) kit per household, please.

Ever wonder how a ship as big as the Titanic could float? Or how water striders are able to walk on water? Water is all around us, and the COSI Connects Water Kit explores all sorts of water-related science activities.

These FREE kits, available while supplies last, include five water-themed STEM activities and science experiments for grades K-8.

Please click below for information on how to pick up a kit.

Support Your Community!

Participate in Socktober!

The Gallipolis Rotary Club is collecting NEW adult and children's socks to help those in need in Gallia County.

Click below for more information.

The United Way of the River Cities is collecting for a Warming Drive.

They are now accepting new and gently used coats and cold-weather items for children and adults (all sizes).

A collection bin is located as you enter the Library near the Circulation Desk.

All items collected in Gallia County will go to help Gallia County citizens.

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.

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.