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Savage Ancient Seas is a must-see during its limited engagement at Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis, Ohio.

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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.

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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 six-week beginning swim class.

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We want your feedback!

Click below for a link to let us know your thoughts on Living History Nights.

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.

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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. 

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.

Join Bossard Library in celebrating National Library Week (April 3-April 9) by playing Bossard Bingo.

Starting Sunday, April 3, you can pick up your Bossard Bingo card at the Circulation Desk.

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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.

Are you looking to improve your skills with computers, software, or technology?

If so, Bossard Library has a new resource to help you with that -- Northstar Digital Literacy.

Click the link below for more information and to sign-up.