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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.
Swimming Lessons Offered
UPDATE: All spaces in both swimming classes are now full. However, please continue to call or email to register as we are keeping a call back list if it is decided to offer the lessons again at a later date.
Bossard Library, in partnership with the City of Gallipolis, is excited to offer Library patrons, ages 2 and older, with the opportunity to enroll in a four-week beginning swim class.
Please click below for more information and registration requirements.
Bossard Library, in partnership with the City of Gallipolis, is excited to offer Library patrons, ages 2 and older, with the opportunity to enroll in a four-week beginning swim class.
Please click below for more information and registration requirements.
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.
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.
Beginning Guitar Class
The Guitar Class is now full.
Please continue to call/email and register as we can put your name on a waitlist.
Those on the waitlist will be called if there are any cancellations and will be the first ones called when we offer another class.
Please continue to call/email and register as we can put your name on a waitlist.
Those on the waitlist will be called if there are any cancellations and will be the first ones called when we offer another class.
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.