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Wi-Fi to Go: Mobile Hotspot Lending Program

Bossard Library will begin loaning wireless mobile hotspots to patrons ages 18 and over on Monday, March 13. The full policy is available here.

ANIMAL INSIDE OUT Reservations

Individuals and groups of 10 or less people are more than welcome to visit the exhibit as walk-ins. Wait times to enter the exhibit are brief.

If you would prefer to make a FREE reservation for a specific time, please call 740.446.7323 during our regular library operating hours. You will be directed to a staff member who can make a reservation for you.

In-B-Tween Club Hike at Gatewood Trail System Postponed

Due to the weather, the In-B-Tween Club Hike scheduled for this evening at the Gatewood Trail System in Rio Grande has been postponed until next Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Please note that next Tuesday the hike will start at 5:00 PM.

For questions or information regarding the hike, please contact Rachael Barker at rbarker@bossardlibrary.org / 740.446.7323 x 226.

COSI Zoo-Themed Connect Kits Available

In anticipation of the Library's upcoming Animal Inside Out exhibition, the library is offering to families a free COSI Connects Zoo-Themed Kit.

Click below for more information about obtaining a kit.

Xerox Machine Upgrades

The availability of faxing and photocopying will be sporadic throughout the day (Tuesday, July 9) as we replace our older Xerox machines with new models.

To check the status of fax and photocopy availability, please call the Library at 740.446.7323.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Adult Winter Reading Program 2024 Winners

We have our winners!

On April 9, winners were drawn for the 6 prize baskets in the "Reading is a Hoot" Adult Winter Reading Program.

Please click below for a list of the winners.

System Upgrade Now Complete

Our system upgrade is now complete.

Public computers (offering Internet access and printing), hoopla, Ohio Digital Library (Libby), our online databases and our circulation system are all now available.

Please contact us if you experience any issues with hoopla, Ohio Digital Library (Libby) or our online databases.

Thank you for your patience.

Pinewood Derby Day at the Library

The 2024 National Library Week theme is "Ready, Set, Library!" In celebration of National Library Week, the Library encourages school-aged youth, grades K-12, to register for the Library's PInewood Derby Day. This fun-filled, free event will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. This inaugural event is open to the public.

Eclipse Glasses (while supplies last)

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.

2024 Gallipolis Steampunk Festival

Please follow this link for access to the vendor application for the 2024 Gallipolis Steampunk Festival.

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Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT

Animal Inside Out is a must-see during its limited engagement at Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Please click below for more information.

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StoryWalk at the French Art Colony

The Library's new StoryWalk title is now on display at the French Art Colony.

Our title for October is When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike written by Michelle Houts and illustrated by Erica Magnus.

Please click below for more information about this title and author.

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Color Me Happy! Adult Coloring Saturday temporarily @ Gallipolis Municipal Building

Color Me Happy! Adult Coloring Saturday will meet at the Gallipolis Municipal Building (333 Third Avenue) on Saturday, October 26 , 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Click below for more information.

Color Me Happy! Adult Coloring Saturday temporarily @ Gallipolis Municipal Building >>

Game On! Game Day Saturday

Visit the Library from 10:00 AM -- 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 2 for our Game Day Saturday.

Bring your favorite tabletop, RPG, board, or card game (or two) from home or choose a game from our collection.

Click below for more information.

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Story Time temporarily @ Gallipolis First Church of God

Gallipolis First Church of God Storytime

In order to offer our patrons and guests the full Animal Inside Out exhibit experience, Storytime will temporarily be held on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM at the Gallipolis First Church of God, 1723 State Route 141, Gallipolis.

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join Ms. Kim for stories, songs, crafts, and games on Mondays at 10:00 AM.

Storytime will return to Mondays at 10:00 AM in the Riverside Room at the Library on January 13, 2025.

A big "Thank You" to Gallipolis Church of God for allowing us to use their facility during our exhibit.

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Lapsit temporarily @ Gallipolis Church of God

In order to offer our patrons and guests the full Animal Inside Out exhibit experience, Lapsit will temporarily be held on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM at the Gallipolis First Church of God, 1723 State Route 141, Gallipolis.

Children ages 0-3 are invited to join Ms. Kim for stories, songs, and games.

Storytime will return to Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in the Riverside Room at the Library on January 15, 2025.

A big "Thank You" to Gallipolis Church of God for allowing us to use their facility during our exhibit.

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Oct 17	Lapsit temporarily @ Gallipolis Church of God 10:00 am
Oct 17	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Oct 18	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Oct 19	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Oct 19	Teen Book Club 2:00 pm
Oct 20	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 1:00 pm
Oct 21	Special Storytime at Gallia Academy High School Library 10:00 am