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.
Bossard Library is again offering a Beginning Acoustic Guitar class starting on Monday, February 26, 2024.
This class will meet every Monday night from 6:30 - 7:30 PM for 10 weeks (ending on Monday, April 29). Our instructor will be Nick Stephens. The class is open to those ages 12 through adult.
The class is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
To register, please contact Lynn at 740.446.7323 x 229 or lpauley@bossardlibrary.org. If registering via email please include in your subject line "Guitar Registration".
Please click below for more information on this class.
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.
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 Bossard Library will host the Gallia County Local Schools Academic Festival Showcase.
We invite the public to stop in at the Library and view all the student and class projects between 10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM. During this time, students will be present to answer questions and offer information about their projects.
The public is encouraged to visit the French Art Colony from 10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM for the Gallia County Local Schools Fine Arts Gala. A variety of participatory art workshops will be available along with live music.
The Family and Consumer classes from South Gallia High School and River Valley High School will be preparing and serving refreshments for the Fine Arts Gala attendees to enjoy.
Please join Bossard Library and the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM as we host our 2nd annual Steampunk Festival.
This event will occur at the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum at 918 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, OH. Admission is free.
Come out and compete for "know-it-all" bragging rights and chintzy prizes at Bossard Trivia Night.
On Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 PM, take part in Bossard Library's Trivia Night and see how much you know about current events, science, history, pop culture, and more.