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Celebrate National Library Week with Bossard Bingo

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.

Click below for more information.

Delay in Receiving Items Requested From Other Libraries

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.

Northstar Digital Literacy Resource Now Available

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.

Civil War Book Club Postponed

The Civil War Book Club scheduled for 10:00 AM tomorrow, Saturday, February 5, 2022 has been postponed to a later date.

Members will be notified as soon as a new date has been chosen.

We are sorry for an inconvenience this may cause.

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Blind Date with a Book

Find a new love -- of reading!

Through the month of February, meet your possible next favorite author or genre by going on a blind date with a book.

Click the link below to find out more.

Library CLOSED Friday, January 19, 2024

Due to road conditions, Bossard Library will be CLOSED today, Friday, January 19, 2024.

Please continue to check our Facebook page and this website for updates regarding any changes in library hours of operation due to the weather.

Curl Up With a Good Book (Adult Winter Reading Program)

Running from January 10, 2022 through April 10, 2022, Bossard Library's Adult Winter Reading Program, "Curl Up With a Good Book", offers our adult patrons the opportunity to win prizes by reading and/or listening to their favorite books.

Click the link below for more information.

October Take and Make Craft Postponed

Due to a delay in shipping, one item for the October Take and Make Craft has not yet arrived.

As a result, the kits will not be available to be picked up until Thursday, October 14.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

New Phone System Installation

The Library will be installing a new phone system the week of September 13.

Please be patient with us as we work on installing and learning the new system.

Please note that Fax service may be unavailable during the installation process.

Library Card Sign-Up Month Celebration

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Stop by the library, join the festivities, and get your own library card today.

Click below to learn how to register for a library card and learn about the giveaways Bossard Library is providing to celebrate the month.

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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.

Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT >>

We Are Hiring!

Position for a Part-time Facilities and Grounds Assistant.

Please click below for a job description, application, and other pertinent details.

We Are Hiring! >>

Santa's Reindeer at the City Park

Please join Bossard Library in welcoming Santa's reindeer to Gallipolis on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Two reindeer from Pine Acres Reindeer Farm will be at the Gallipolis City Park from 5:30 PM to approximately 8:00 PM during the Gallipolis in Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Those visiting the reindeer will receive a free candy cane (while supplies last) .

Please click below for more information.

Santa's Reindeer at the City Park >>

CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving Day

Bossard Library will be CLOSED Thursday, November 28, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

We will resume our regular hours of 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 29, 2024.

We would like to wish our patrons a safe holiday.

CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving Day >>

In-B-Tween Club

Kids (ages 7-9) join us at the Gallipolis Municipal Building (333 Third Avenue) on Tuesday, November 26 at 6:00 PM for In-B-Tween Club.

Get ready for a fun evening of books, games, crafts, and snacks.

Meet up with old friends, make new friends, and explore new and fresh ideas.

In-B-Tween Club >>

Story Walk at the French Art Colony

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

Our title for November is Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy written by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Frank Ansley.

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

Story Walk at the French Art Colony >>

Nov 19	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Nov 20	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Nov 20	Needlework Circle Group 1:00 pm
Nov 21	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Nov 21	Lapsit temporarily @ Gallipolis Church of God 10:00 am
Nov 22	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am
Nov 23	Explore ANIMAL INSIDE OUT 10:00 am