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Jesse Forrest will be live on the deck

Smoke’em Up BBQ will be serving up some great BBQ

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Final Boss Con is a convention for gaming enthusiasts, casual gamers, tabletop RPG fans, Cosplay lovers, Anime Fans, Horror Junkies, and more! Our goal is to bring the gaming community of Southeast Ohio and beyond together with vendors, creators, artists, etc. Featuring the University of Rio Grande E-Sports Team. 

​Final Boss Con LLC. was established in 2022.

Let’s connect and kick off the first monthly market of the season!
🌸May 17th, 10-2p!
📍24 Calhoun Rd Thurman, Ohio
Thank you to Hope Homestead Farms & General Store for sharing their space and having an open heart for community!
I am looking for small businesses with big hearts that want to grow a village of support, sharing their passion through their work! Handmade quality goods~ baked, crafted, artisans, farmers, also hosting a monthly food truck!

Want to join us? Email me for the app!
💌 secondwavecreations20@gmail.com
I cannot wait to see this grow 🌱

Each month will offer something fresh for the area with food trucks, outdoor activities, in store specials, and more! Shop locally!
Making Waves! And keeping Hope alive through CommUNITY 🫶 See you at the Village!

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Beginning September 21, 2024, a new chess club is starting in SE Ohio. It is a free club open to adults and kids. Come to play or to play. We will meet the 3rd Saturday each month from 12pm-2pm at the Holzer Wellness Center, 735 2nd Ave., Gallipolis, OH.

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Tweens, get together every other month on a Saturday to hang out with your friends discuss the month’s book, eat snacks, and play games/create crafts. Reading the month’s book is encouraged, but not required.

Tweens (ages 8-12) interested in Tween Book Club MUST have their parent or legal guardian complete and return to the Library a permission form.

This permission form must be on file at the Library before attending a meeting or checking out the month’s title.

Permission forms can be picked up at the Library.

For more information regarding the Tween Book Club, please contact Rachael at rbarker@bossardlibrary.org or 740.446.7323 x226.

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The Stringbenders are back on the deck! Lunch Truck Food Trailer will be serving food!

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Curious about where you come from? Tracing your family history has never been easier. Join us at the Center for a new monthly hands-on workshop series where you can learn the basics about researching your genealogy and take a deep dive into your own ancestry under the guidance of our genealogy specialist, Becky Birchfield

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This is a public event. No admission.
The main event of the Lafayette Bicentennial in Gallipolis, Ohio, will begin promptly at noon at the corner of First Avenue and State Street with cannon fire and bugle fanfare to kick off the re-creation of General Lafayette’s arrival and welcome address from the stoop of the historic home at the corner, now known as the event venue, First & State.
Immediately following the welcome address, several chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution will inspire the crowd with a flag ceremony. Lafayette, played by the renowned Michael Halbert, with an entourage of other notable re-enactors will move to the main stage in the Gallipolis City Park where there will be a multi-school band and show choir concert with talented musicians and singers from River Valley, Gallia Academy, and South Gallia performing period pieces.
Witness the apron ceremony from the Morning Dawn Masonic Lodge, the first lodge chartered in the state of Ohio in 1810, and be there for the dedication of a new official Ohio State Historic Marker commemorating Lafayette’s visit.
During the concert, Bossard Library and the Gallia-Vinton Education Service Center will be hosting period-inspired Kids Games on the opposite side of the park.
Stroll by the bandstand at the center of the park for a meet and greet and photos with Lafayette and the other historic figure re-enactors.
Descendants! Related to someone that was here during Lafayette’s original visit in 1825? Before sure to send us an email to let us know you are coming so we can recognize you. Send to lafayette200gallipolis@gmail.com and on May 22nd, be sure to check in at our registration table in the Gallipolis Park to get your free descendant ribbon. Descendant registration will begin at 11 a.m.
Period specific costumes are encouraged, 1825-inspired. Think empire waist and slim, long dresses for women in pastels or flower patterns with simple ballet flats. For men, tailored coats and vests with white shirts and ruffled cuffs, cravats, trousers. No denim or zippers if possible.
Traveling Notes:
For mapping, use the address: Gallipolis City Park, 300 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. Once at the Park, head toward the river side of the park. You’ll want to start your day at the corner of First Avenue and State Street to see Lafayette’s arrival. Note that State Street between First and Second Avenues will be closed to traffic for the event.

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Children ages 3-6 are invited to join Ms. Kim for stories, songs, crafts, and games.

In the months of February, March, April, May, June and July, Evening Storytimes occur on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Thursdays of the month at 6:00 PM.

In the months of August, September, October, and November, and December, Evening Storytimes occur on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Thursdays of the month at 6:00 PM.

These Evening Storytimes are a repeat of the Monday morning Storytime.

At this time, Evening Storytime will be offered twice a month.

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Laurie Mae will be back on the Deck

Smoke”em Up BBQ will be there serving up some great BBQ

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Dungeons & Dragons! Uno! Scrabble! Magic the Gathering! One Night Ultimate Werewolf! Monopoly! Checkers! Candyland! Mahjong!

Visit the Library from 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM for our Game Day Saturday. Game Day will occur on the last Saturday of the month, except for the month of May when it will occur on May 24, 2025.

Bring your favorite tabletop, RPG, board, or card game (or two) from home or choose a game from our collection.

All ages and playing skills are welcome. Those ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Stay all day or just come in for a few hours.

Try out new games or revisit old favorites.

Please note that if you bring your own games, make sure to keep track of all of the pieces. The library will not assume responsibility for any lost items.

Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Dungeons & Dragons! Uno! Scrabble! Magic the Gathering! One Night Ultimate Werewolf! Monopoly! Checkers! Candyland! Mahjong!

Visit the Library from 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM for our Game Day Saturday. Game Day will occur on the last Saturday of the month, except for the month of May when it will occur on May 24, 2025.

Bring your favorite tabletop, RPG, board, or card game (or two) from home or choose a game from our collection.

All ages and playing skills are welcome. Those ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Stay all day or just come in for a few hours.

Try out new games or revisit old favorites.

Please note that if you bring your own games, make sure to keep track of all of the pieces. The library will not assume responsibility for any lost items.

Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public.

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