Library to ‘transport youth back in history’ ‘Opportunity Bus’ to travel to Ohio History Center Museum Bossard Library will once again host an “Opportunity Bus” trip on Saturday, August 9, as it travels to the Ohio History Center in Columbus, Ohio, and “transports youth back in history.” The “opportunity bus,” made possible through an America 250-Ohio Commission Grant, will provide registered students (grades kindergarten through 12) with an accompanying adult, as well as community members the chance to tour the history center at no charge. Lunch will also be provided. While registration is currently full for this event, interested patrons are encouraged to register for the waiting list. The Ohio History Center, located in Columbus, Ohio, is the headquarters of the Ohio History Connection (formerly the Ohio Historical Society). The center showcases a museum of the history of Ohio through extensive exhibits highlighting the state’s past. During the trip, participants will be encouraged to complete a “museum scavenger hunt” as they learn about Ohio’s history, including its prehistory, during the tour. For those unable to visit the Ohio History Center on the “Opportunity Bus,” details regarding how to obtain a free admission to the center will be announced at a later date. In April 2024, the library hosted its inaugural “Opportunity Bus” trip and visited the Titanic exhibit at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus. For the latest information on the library’s upcoming programs, please visit bossardlibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook. “Transporting Youth Back in History” is funded in part by the America 250-Ohio Commission. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the America 250-Ohio Commission. LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM BOSSARD LIBRARY 740.446.7323 bossardlibrary.org 7 Spruce Street Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 August 2025 │ Vol. 9, Issue 8 THE BOSSARD BEACON The monthly newsletter of the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library
Youth Services Programs Trivia Night Ages 13 and over Come out for Trivia Night and compete as an individual or play with your friends to test your knowledge of current events, history, pop culture, and more! Trivia Night is open to teens, adults, and families with children who are age 13 and over. The winning individual or team will receive a nominal prize and bragging rights! Light refreshments will be provided. Adult Programs Evening Storytime Ages 3-6 Evening storytime attendees will enjoy a special event with Jody on August 7, while, on August 21, attendees will enjoy a reading of The View at the Zoo by Kathleen Long Bostrom, illustrated by Guy Francis. Evening storytime is for children, ages 3-6, and their parents or caregivers. It is typically held twice per month at the library. Ages 7-9 The second In-B-Tween meeting in August will feature a reading of The Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow, illustrated by Steven Salerno. The InB-Tweens will create their own crayon art and vote for their favorite crayon color! For more information, contact Rachael at rbarker@bossardlibrary.org. In-B-Tween Club Teen Book Club Ages 13-19 The Teen Book Club will meet in August for movie and bingo day featuring the film Dog Man (PG). The teens are encouraged to read Dog Man by Dav Pilkey prior to the meeting. Copies of the book can be borrowed from the library. The eBook can be downloaded instantly from hoopla Digital. Light refreshments will be provided. The Teen Book Club meets every other month at the library and is for any interested reader, ages 13-19. Ages 7-9 The first In-B-Tween Club meeting in August will feature a reading of A Porcupine Named Fluffy by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. During this event, attendees will create their own porcupine craft and will enjoy graham cracker art. In-B-Tween Club Storytime with Special Guest Ages 3-6 Join MedFlight of Ohio helicopter pilot Justin Vrooman for a special storytime event on August 25. Vrooman, who is a U.S. Army veteran, began serving the residents of Ohio in 2015 as a MedFlight pilot, providing medical transportation. Vrooman will read Let’s Go On A Helicopter by Rosalyn Albert, illustrated by Natalia Moore. He will also discuss his work as a helicopter pilot.
French City Writers’ Guild Ages 18 and over Both new and experienced writers are encouraged to stop by the library to attend the monthly meeting of the French City Writers’ Guild. Writers are encouraged to discuss their original works of various genres, including nonfiction, poetry, and genre fiction. Guild meetings are only for those age 18 and over. ‘Color Me Happy’ Adult Coloring Ages 18 and over Stop by the library to enjoy an adults-only coloring session. Coloring sheets and coloring gel pens/pencils will be provided or you can bring your own. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing coloring session and genial conversation. “Color Me Happy” is only for adults ages 18 and over. No children are permitted. Weekly Programs Storytime Ages 3-6 Join us each Monday morning for storytime. Each program features stories, songs, and crafts with an engaging and educational theme for children and their parents and/or caregivers. Yoga Ages 16 and over An hour-long Yoga session is held each Monday evening in the Riverside Room with a certified Yoga instructor. Please bring a Yoga mat or beach towel and wear comfortable clothing. Waiver form required. Pat-a-Cake Lapsit Ages birth-3 The library presents stories, rhymes, and songs with fun and engaging themes for the youngest of readers and their parents and/or caregivers each Wednesday morning. Needlework Circle Ages 12 and over Anyone with an interest in fiber art is welcome and encouraged to stop by the library each Wednesday afternoon for Needlework Circle and share their love of fiber art with like-minded community members. Anyone with an interest in learning to knit, crochet, or complete other fiber art is also encouraged to attend. ‘Game on!’ Game Day Saturday Ages 12 and over (under 12 with an adult) Bring a friend and stop by the library for Game Day. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own games or select a game from the library’s board game collection. Adult Book Club The Adult Book Club will discuss The Bodyguard by Katherine Center in August. Copies of the book can be borrowed from the library. The eBook and audiobook are available on the hoopla app. All interested readers are welcome and encouraged to participate. The book club typically meets the last Saturday of each month. For more information or to sign-up, contact Lynn at 740.446.7323 x 229.
‘Bad Art Night’ coming to the library on August 21 Bossard Library will host “Bad Art Night” beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, in the Riverside Room. Anyone age 18 and over is welcome and encouraged to attend and create something bizarre or “ugly” without any pressure to get things “just right.” Artistic abilities are not necessary, and the library will provide all you will need to create your own “hideous” masterpiece, including glitter, paint, markers, cardboard, paper, glue, and a myriad of other recycled craft supplies. At the end of the event, attendees will get to vote on the “best worst art” and the ugliest art pieces will win a prize! For additional details, please contact Jody at 740.446.7323. Light refreshments will be provided. Bossard to host true crime talk Beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, Bossard Library will present a local true crime program. During the program, members of the library’s reference staff will discuss their extensive research on the events surrounding the local case of Eddie Peppers who was convicted of and later executed for the 1927 murder of Florence Buck at the Park Central Hotel in Gallipolis. During this special presentation, staff will present source material contemporary to the case, a timeline of events, and question the circumstantial evidence surrounding Peppers’ ultimate conviction and execution. Adults with an interest in local history or true crime are welcome and encouraged to attend. StoryWalk at the French Art Colony The StoryWalk title for August is If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t by Elise Parsley. StoryWalk is located on the grounds of the French Art Colony, 530 First Avenue. Civil War Book Club to discuss Sherman The Civil War Book Club will return in August to discuss Fierce Patriot: The Tangled Lives of William Tecumseh Sherman by American historian Robert L. O’Connell. The meeting will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 16 and is open to anyone with an interest in the history of the Civil War era. In Fierce Patriot, O’Connell discusses the life of America’s first “celebrity” Union Army General, who, after his capture of Atlanta in 1864, marched to Savannah utilizing a “scorched earth” policy. In the north, he was hailed a brilliant military strategist, and, in the south, the general was seen by many as a force of destruction. In this work, O’Connell sheds new light on this complicated figure who is seen by many as the quintessential soldier/statesman of the nineteenth century. Copies of the book are available for checkout at Bossard Library. Digital copies can be found on hoopla or through the Ohio Digital Library via the Libby app. The Civil War Book Club is moderated by Gene Huffman of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Cadot Blessing Camp No. 126. For additional information, please contact Lynn at 740.446.7323 x 229 or email lpauley@bossardlibrary.org.
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