MARCH 2026 Vol. 10, Issue 3 The monthly newsletter of the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library THE BOSSARD BEACON Library to welcome ‘Brick Daze’ events Former LEGO® Masters contestant and Director of the American Construction Toy (ACT) Museum Paul Wellington will lead two “Brick Daze” events on Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, April 18 at the Ohio Valley Christian School gymnasium, 1100 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis. Beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until 4:30 p.m. Wellington will host various events throughout the day to challenge attendees with their building skills. The following is the daily schedule (the April 18 event will be a repeat of the March 21 event): • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: LEGO® Build Challenge and Derby Race For ages 3-9 Kids can build and race LEGO® vehicles and compete in fun build challenges! • 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Build America 250 Challenges For all ages Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and learn about American landmarks and build your own version with LEGO®, K’nex, and more building toys. • 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Build Trivia For all ages Do you know who invented Lincoln Logs or what the largest set ever released by LEGO® was? Find out during Build Trivia. A small prize will be given to the winning team. • 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Build Bingo For all ages Build quick models with different building toys and try to get five in a row for bingo! A small prize will be given to the winning players. • 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Derby Race and Robot Builds For ages 10-18 Tweens and teens can build and race LEGO® vehicles and program LEGO® brick-compatible robots! Families are encouraged to attend one or multiple events on Saturday, March 21 or Saturday, April 18. Admission is free and no prior registration is required. Wellington was a contestant on season four of the popular LEGO® Masters television show. His team finished in third place. Wellington is also the founder and executive director of the ACT Museum located in Norwood, Ohio, which celebrates the history of threedimensional building toys in America. 740.446.7323 bossardlibrary.org 7 Spruce Street Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 Library Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Paul Wellington
Trivia Night Ages 13 and over Trivia Night in March will be held at the Colony, 418 Second Avenue, due to the library’s hosting of the Traveling Bricks exhibit. Teams and individuals are welcome and encouraged to attend to compete for nominal prizes and bragging rights! Trivia Night is open to adults, teens, and families with children who are age 13 and over. In-B-Tween Club Ages 7-9 The In-B-Tween Club will enjoy a reading of The Unluckiest Leprechaun by Alastair Heim, illustrated by Pablo Pino during their first meeting in March. Attendees will enjoy completing a leprechaun craft, painting a rainbow ceramic craft, and a gold scavenger hunt. Tween Book Club Ages 8-12 The Tween Book Club will meet in March at the OVCS gym for the LEGO® derby race and robot build portion of the “Brick Daze” event. Book club members are also encouraged to read Dream Within a Dream by Patricia MacLachlan. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library. For more information, contact Rachael at rbarker@bossardlibrary.org. Permission form required. Storytime at GAHS Ages 3-6 Storytime at the Gallia Academy High School library will be held the second Monday in March with the help of the GAHS Madrigals! During this music themed storytime, attendees will enjoy a reading of The Note Who Faced the Music by Lindsay Bonilla, illustrated by Mark Hoffmann, and Wild Symphony by Dan Brown, illustrated by Susan Batori. Evening Storytime Ages 3-6 Evening storytime in March will feature a reading of Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Suzanne Watts. Evening storytime is for children, ages 3-6, and their parents or caregivers. For more information, please contact Kim at kwilcoxon@bossardlibrary.org or call 740.446.7323. In-B-Tween Club Ages 7-9 The second In-B-Tween Club meeting in March will feature a reading of Bunny in Disguise by Cynthia Platt, illustrated by Josh Cleland. Attendees will enjoy an Easter egg hunt, crafts, and snacks. For more information, contact Rachael at rbarker@bossardlibrary.org. Youth Services Upcoming Programs Adult Programming Upcoming Programs
‘Color Me Happy’ Adult Coloring Ages 18 and over Stop by the library to enjoy a relaxing coloring session. Coloring sheets and coloring gel pens/pencils will be provided or you can bring your own. Bring a friend and enjoy creative coloring and genial conversation. “Color Me Happy” is only for adults ages 18 and over. No children are permitted. Due to the library’s hosting of the Traveling Bricks exhibit, adult coloring will be held in the library’s Switzer Room. 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 favorite tabletop RPG, board, or card game or select a game from the library’s board game collection. Light refreshments will be provided. Adult Book Club Ages 18 and over The Adult Book Club will discuss The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict during its March meeting. This fiction book is inspired by the true story of Dorothy L. Sayers, an English author well known for her mystery detective stories. Copies of The Queens of Crime can be borrowed from the library, while the eBook and digital audiobook are available on hoopla or the Ohio Digital Library via the Libby app. The Adult Book Club is for any interested reader who is age 18 or over. For more information about Adult Book Club or to sign up, contact Lynn by emailing lpauley@bossardlibrary.org or call 740.446.7323 x 229. Weekly Programs All Year Long Storytime Ages 3-6 On Tuesdays, March 3, 17, 24, and 31 storytime will be held at the Gallipolis First Church of God, 1723 State Route 141, Gallipolis. On Monday, March 9, storytime will be held at the Gallia Academy High School library. Needlework Circle Ages 12 and over Needlework Circle will be held in the library’s Switzer Room beginning at 1 p.m. each Wednesday afternoon. Anyone age 12 and over who has an interest in or wishes to learn any of the fiber arts, including crocheting, knitting, weaving, and spinning, is encouraged to attend. Pat-a-Cake Lapsit Ages birth-3 In March, Lapsit will be held at 10 a.m. each Thursday morning at the Gallipolis First Church of God, 1723 State Route 141, Gallipolis. Yoga Ages 16 and over Yoga will be held each Monday evening in March in the library’s Switzer Room with a certified Yoga instructor. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and bring a Yoga mat or beach towel. A limited number of Yoga mats are available on site. Waiver form required.
Bossard Library to launch During the month of March, Bossard Library will officially launch its “Adventure Pass” program. This program will allow patrons with a library card in good standing to borrow a pass from one of five local and regional museums, cultural, or art centers. Each Adventure Pass will allow the patron to enter the museum or other entity with free admission. Patrons who are 18 years of age or older can borrow a pass for themselves or a pass for their minor child or children from one participating entity at any given time. All passes are available on a first come, first served basis. Upon checkout, patrons will receive a voucher that should be presented to the museum or cultural center upon arrival. Adventure Passes accrue no fines or overdue fees, and will automatically be removed from a patron’s card after a period of time. The various Adventure Passes have different expiration dates, depending upon the venue. Please see the participating entities below: Ariel Opera House 426 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. Patrons can borrow an Adventure Pass for an upcoming show at the Ariel Opera House, including performances of the Ohio Valley Symphony. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Each pass borrowed from the library will admit up to two adults and six children, ages 18 and under. The pass is valid for one visit and expires seven days after the checkout date. The Franklin Park Conservatory features indoor and outdoor gardens, exhibitions, artwork, and more. Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum 918 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. An Adventure Pass to the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum will allow one patron to visit the museum. Visitors can learn about the rich history of the regional railway system through a variety of railroad artifacts and railroad cars. Huntington Museum of Art 2033 McCoy Road, Huntington, West Virginia. Passes to the Huntington Museum of Art are valid for one visit and expire seven days after checkout. In addition to displaying objects of art, the museum also maintains a plant conservatory and nature trails. Point Pleasant River Museum and Lakin Ray Cook Learning Center 28 Main Street, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Adventure Passes are valid for one visit to the Point Pleasant River Museum. The museum focuses on river life and commercial enterprise on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. Additional participating museums, cultural centers, or similar venues may be added at a later date. For additional information, visit bossardlibrary.org or stop by the library! ® The StoryWalk® title for March is Mr. Duck Means Business by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Jeff Mack. StoryWalk® is located on the grounds of the French Art Colony, 530 First Avenue. It is a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors and great children’s books!
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