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10/29/2026

Aloha! We are ready with lots of treats for you ! See you from 5:30 - 6:30 in the 2nd Ave parking lot for our Hawaiian Halloween station!

TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT - Rubee says "Stop by the 2nd Avenue parking lot of Bossard Library on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for special treats! This year's theme is "A Hawaiian Halloween."

10/28/2026

Please help us spread the word! Join us on Trick-or-Treat Night (Thursday, Oct. 29) from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for candy and treats on our 2nd Avenue parking lot. We will be celebrating our mascot Rubee's recent return from Hawaii with a "Hawaiian Halloween" theme!

TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT - Rubee says "Stop by the 2nd Avenue parking lot of Bossard Library on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for special treats! This year's theme is "A Hawaiian Halloween."

10/27/2026

Fairy House Craft

Join us on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM and Saturday, November 14 at 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM for these workshops.

Follow along as Jody gives you ideas and shows you how to create your own Mason jar fairy house.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

To register, please email ([email protected]) or call (740.446.7323 x 229) with the following information:

Name
E-mail
Phone Number
Workshop you wish to attend -- Friday at 5:00 PM, Saturday at 9:30 AM, or Saturday at 1:30 PM.

All supplies will be furnished.

Participants should bring an apron or wear old clothes, as working with the materials can get messy.

Limited to 20 participants per workshop, ages 18 and older.

Space is limited for these workshops and all slots might be filled by the time you have an opportunity to register, however, we encourage you to register for the waitlist. Registered participants might need to cancel due to illness or an emergency and those on the waitlist will be designated to fill those slots.

10/27/2026

TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT - Rubee says "Stop by the 2nd Avenue parking lot of Bossard Library on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for special treats! This year's theme is "A Hawaiian Halloween."

10/26/2026

Plan to attend our Color Me Happy! Adult Coloring Saturday on October 31 at 10:00 AM.

Each attendee will receive 3 coloring sheets of the Library's choosing which they may color at the session or take home and color.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own pencils, pens, and coloring sheets if they so desire.

Light refreshments will be served.

10/26/2026

Busted Canvas Workshop

Join us on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM for this workshop.

Follow along as Jody shows you step-by-step how to create your own busted canvas winter scene.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

To register, please email ([email protected]) or call (740.446.7323 x 229) with the following information:

Name
E-mail
Phone Number

All supplies will be furnished, including the owl graphic for the center of the canvas.

Participants should bring an apron or wear old clothes, as working with the materials can get messy.

Limited to 40 participants, ages 18 and older.

Space is limited for this class and all slots might be filled by the time you have an opportunity to register, however, we encourage you to register for the waitlist. Registered participants might need to cancel due to illness or an emergency and those on the waitlist will be designated to fill those slots.

10/25/2026

Don't forget about Monster And A Movie Night on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30 PM.

Come dressed in your Halloween finest for the costume contest.

Snacks will be provided.

10/21/2026

Don't forget that the Cookbook Book Club will be meeting on Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM.

Sample a few recipes from Taste of Home's Recipes Across America.

Feel free to bring your own dish from the book for everyone to share.

10/21/2026

How should communities stay connected with retired educators?

The Gallia County Retired Teachers Association recently gathered for updates from local library and Ohio Retired Teachers Association leaders.

Read the full meeting recap in the comments

10/20/2026

Just a reminder.

Stop by the Library from 6:30 - 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 22 and create an origami butterfly bookmark and/or heart bookmark.

No registration required.

Address

7 Spruce Street
Gallipolis, OH
45631

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17404467323

Website

http://www.bossardlibrary.org/

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