Welcome to Bossard Memorial Library

Closeup of the arch on the front of the library building

We Are Hiring!

Position for a part-time Custodian

Pinewood Derby Day at the Library

Pinewood Derby Day at the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library

Being Lafayette

Noel Poirier will present the amazing life story of the Marquis de Lafayette

StoryWalk at the French Art Colony

I'm Not Missing, our new StoryWalk title is now on display.

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Stained glass flower in a wooden octagon frame — Special Meeting of the Gallia County District Library Board of Trustees
Special Meeting of the Gallia County District Library Board of Trustees
Topics to include discussing the purchase of property and pending capital projects
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Blue background with a yellow cartoon moon with a sleeping cap on. Moon is surrounded by clouds, shooting stars, and stars — Evening Storytime
Evening Storytime
Children ages 3-6 are invited to join Ms. Kim for stories, songs, crafts, and games.
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Role playing board game on a table with a group of people around the table — Game On: Game Day Saturday
Game On: Game Day Saturday
Visit the Library from 10:00 AM -- 4:00 PM for our Game Day Saturday.
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Chemical laboratory with a man dressed in a Steampunk hat, goggles, and outfit with a staff in one hand and an energy orb floating above the other hand.

3rd Annual Steampunk Festival

Please join Bossard Library and the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM as we host our 3rd annual Steampunk Festival.

This event will occur at the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum at 918 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, OH. Admission is FREE.