StoryWalk at the French Art Colony The StoryWalk title for September is A Fall Ball For All by Jamie A. Swenson, illustrated by Chiara Fedele. StoryWalk is located on the grounds of the French Art Colony, 530 First Avenue. StoryWalk is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and great children’s books! ‘Bridging the Tragedy’ author talk Authors Bill and Jaci Kousoulas will discuss their book Bridging the Tragedy: Silver Linings in the Mysterious Ohio River Valley during an author talk beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 19 in the library’s Riverside Room. The Kousoulas’ book is a psychological study that focuses on the lasting impact of the Silver Bridge Disaster of 1967, the surrounding paranormal phenomena, and the positive growth that has occurred in the region since the late 1960s. Autographed copies of Bridging the Tragedy will be available for purchase during this event. Bob’s Market to host do-ityourself terrariums event John Morgan with Bob’s Market and Greenhouses, Inc., will present a DIY terrariums class beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 25. Registration is required. Morgan will teach attendees how to create their own terrarium using a Mason jar and miniature plants. All supplies will be provided to participants. To register, please email programs@bossardlibrary.org. Include your name, email address, and phone number. Or feel free to call 740.446.7323 x 229. The class is limited to the first 24 participants who are age 18 and over. Register today for the ‘Mothman and Mocktails’ painting program The library will host a “Mothman and Mocktails” painting program beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 12 in the Riverside Room. Paint along with Jody in a step-by-step process to create a Mothman design on a wine glass. Participants will also enjoy various mocktails as they paint. This event is limited to the first 30 participants who are age 18 and over. To register, please email programs@bossardlibrary.org or call 740.446.7323 x 229. If emailing or leaving a voice message, please include your name, email address, and phone number. The library encourages anyone with an interest to register. While space is limited, if enough interest is shown, a second class may be offered. Local veterinarian to present ticks and tick diseases prevention event Janice Williams, DVM, local veterinarian with Riverbend Animal Clinic, will be on hand beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 to present information on the types of ticks and tick diseases that are prevalent in Gallia County and the surrounding region. Dr. Williams will discuss recent changes in the local tick population, the various diseases carried by ticks, and how ticks can impact both humans and animals. Attendees will also learn how to protect their families and pets from the spread of various diseases carried by ticks. This event is free and open to all. Bossard staff member Jody will guide participants as they create their own Mothman wine glass.
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