Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library, serving an area of 31,000 residents, has a collection of 110,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 28 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $280,000. Patrons make 154,000 visits annually, and check out materials 360,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
7 Spruce St., Gallipolis Ohio 45631
Telephone
740-446-7323
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Ashland) Boyd County Public Library
(Ironton) Briggs Lawrence County Public Library
(Huntington) Cabell County Public Library
(Washington Ch) Carnegie Public Library
(Elizabeth) Dora B Woodyard Public Library
(Gallipolis) Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library
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01/10 Coming to The Gallipolis area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival Gray Hawk KY June19-21 Stringbean Memorial, Inc. is a non-profit corporation named in honor of David “Stringbean” Akemon, native of Jackson County, Kentucky, who was an internationally known musician and performer at the Grand Ole Opry and the television show, Hee Haw.
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment.
Dayton Celtic Festival Dayton OH July26-28 Shop with our merchandise vendors for everything from Celtic souvenirs to the finest products imported from Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain. Eat drink and be merry in our authentic Celtic food court.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
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