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COSI Dinosaur Connect Kits Available
In celebration of the opening of our Savage Ancient Seas exhibit, the library is offering to families a free Dinosaur COSI Connects Kit.
These free kits, available while supplies last, include five dinosaur-themed STEM activities and science experiments for grades 2-6.
So that everyone has a chance to enjoy these kits, we are limiting distribution to 1 kit per family.
Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2022, adults may stop by the library and pick up a kit at the Circulation Desk. These kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
These free kits, available while supplies last, include five dinosaur-themed STEM activities and science experiments for grades 2-6.
So that everyone has a chance to enjoy these kits, we are limiting distribution to 1 kit per family.
Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2022, adults may stop by the library and pick up a kit at the Circulation Desk. These kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Explore the Savage Ancient Seas
Savage Ancient Seas is a must-see during its limited engagement at Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Please click below for more information and to register.
Please click below for more information and to register.
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.
Savage Ancient Seas is a must-see during its limited engagement at Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Please click below for more information and to register.
Please click below for more information and to register.
In celebration of the opening of our Savage Ancient Seas exhibit, the library is offering to families a free Dinosaur COSI Connects Kit.
These free kits, available while supplies last, include five dinosaur-themed STEM activities and science experiments for grades 2-6.
So that everyone has a chance to enjoy these kits, we are limiting distribution to 1 kit per family.
Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2022, adults may stop by the library and pick up a kit at the Circulation Desk. These kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
These free kits, available while supplies last, include five dinosaur-themed STEM activities and science experiments for grades 2-6.
So that everyone has a chance to enjoy these kits, we are limiting distribution to 1 kit per family.
Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2022, adults may stop by the library and pick up a kit at the Circulation Desk. These kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children ages 3-6 are invited to join Ms. Kim for stories, songs, crafts, and games.
In October, evening Storytime will occur on October 6 and October 20 at 6:00 PM.
Click below for more information
In October, evening Storytime will occur on October 6 and October 20 at 6:00 PM.
Click below for more information
From 2:00 -- 4:00 PM every other Thursday beginning September 8, receive FREE assistance from a Navigator to help you find all of your coverage options for the Healthcare Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Appointments are strongly advised. Please click below for more information.
Appointments are strongly advised. Please click below for more information.
October's StoryWalk title is At the Old Haunted House written by Helen Ketteman and illustrated by Nate Wragg. This title is now on display at the French Art Colony.
Please click below for more information about the title, author, and illustrator.
Please click below for more information about the title, author, and illustrator.
The Yoga class for Monday, October 10, 2022 will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church (541 Second Avenue, Gallipolis).
This will be the venue for the Monday evening Yoga class from now through at least the first week of January.
A big thank you to St. Peter's Episcopal Church for allowing the Library the use of one of their rooms.
This will be the venue for the Monday evening Yoga class from now through at least the first week of January.
A big thank you to St. Peter's Episcopal Church for allowing the Library the use of one of their rooms.