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Queer Book Club

The Z Word
2024-09-11 18:00:00 2024-09-11 20:00:00 America/Chicago Queer Book Club Discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books and craft in a safe space. We will meet in-person in the library's makerspace.   Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)

Wednesday, September 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-11 18:00:00 2024-09-11 20:00:00 America/Chicago Queer Book Club Discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books and craft in a safe space. We will meet in-person in the library's makerspace.   Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)

Ela Area Public Library

Forge Makerspace Room (R168)

Discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books and craft in a safe space. We will meet in-person in the library's makerspace.  

Discover, read, and discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books and unleash your artistic side with personalized crafts in a safe place. Let's celebrate diversity, creativity, and the power of storytelling together!

September 11 – The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller

E-books and e-audiobooks are available for Ela Cardholders to checkout through Libby.  Physical copies of the title can be picked from the Information Desk.

Contact forge@eapl.org with questions.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Gatherings | Forge Makerspace | Book Discussions | Arts and Crafts |

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