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Queer Book Club

Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer
2025-08-21 19:00:00 2025-08-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Queer Book Club A welcoming and safe space to explore, read and discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books, while making a themed craft. Location: 2nd Floor Conference room Ela Area Public Library -

Thursday, August 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-21 19:00:00 2025-08-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Queer Book Club A welcoming and safe space to explore, read and discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books, while making a themed craft. Location: 2nd Floor Conference room Ela Area Public Library -

A welcoming and safe space to explore, read and discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books, while making a themed craft. Location: 2nd Floor Conference room

A welcoming and safe space to explore, read and discuss LGBTQIA+ themed books, while making a themed craft. Let’s celebrate diversity, creativity and the power of storytelling together! 

7pm Thursdays, ages 18+ (R) Location: 2nd Floor Conference room

Aug. 21 Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

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Ela Area Public Library
Phone: 847-438-3433
Fax: 847-438-9290
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Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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