What is Quatrefolio?
Quatrefolio is a semi-regular publication from the Quatrefoil Library. It highlights the latest happenings from Q Library. Explore the issues to learn more about the volunteers who have kept the library thriving, explore ideas for new reading materials, and even find ways to become involved with community happenings taking place through Quatrefoil Library.
Want to take it a step further than reading? The team at Quatrefoil Library is 100% volunteer based, so if you’re itching to write for Quatrefolio, please send us a message. We’d love to meet you!
CURRENT ISSUE OF QUATREFOLIO
Proud to be Q
Summer 2023
Q scholarship named after longtime volunteer • An update on Q Digital • Reading at the intersection of queerness and disability
Past issues
The Q List, Part 2
Winter 2022-2023
Best books! Great movies! More than 100 recommendations by more than 20 contributors.
Keeping Butch Weird
Spring 2022
Local author Ty Bo Yule talks dyke bars, divinity, and the evolving trans narrative. Also read about our 2021 book recommendations and the winner of our 2021 scholarship.
Paperback Lifelines
Summer 2021
In this issue, former Tretter Collection director Lisa Vecoli writes about “Lesbian Pulp Novels and Me,” plus a revealing interview with best-selling, genre-crossing YA author Malinda Lo. Also, the 125-year-old hoax behind “The Songs of Bilitis.” And read our announcement about free membership for all!
A YA Way of Knowledge
Summer 2020
Read this issue for our statement on the George Floyd murder and support for the community, instructions for our new curbside pickup service, hot 2020 titles, and an answer to the question, “Why the name Quatrefoil?”
Best Writing and Movies About LGBTQIA+ Sex
Winter 2019/2020
Get saucy with this issue of the Quatrefolio, where we highlight the best writing and movies about LGBTQIA+ sex. That’s not all. We share the details of another taboo subject: library late fees. Go ahead — read more.
PAST ISSUES OF QUATREFOLIO
Book Clubs Flock to Q Library
Summer Pride 2019
Learn about the increasing number of book gatherings at Q Library.
The Q List
Winter 2018/2019
Hundreds of recommendations provided by Quatrefoil supporters.
Lend a Hand
Summer Pride 2018
Experience 2018 Pride with us and the support Q Library needs to thrive.
Gayborhoods, Survival, and a Really Big Quilt
Winter 2017
“All of my
friends died,” Cleve recalled, discussing the AIDS crises.
Meet Mitch Marks, Quatrefoil Board President
Summer Pride 2017
Learn how Mitch Marks is leading Quatrefoil forward.
Never Underestimate the Power of a Library
Winter 2016
Novelist Jonathan Odell tells crowd how he discovered
Quatrefoil.
How Donated Books Help the Library
Summer Pride 2016
When Quatrefoil opened in
1986 we had 2,400 books. Our collection has grown!
Quatrefoil at the Hennepin History
Museum
Summer Pride 2015
The library celebrates a third decade of preserving history.
Volunteer of the Year Award Announced
Winter 2013
In this issue, we announce the Volunteer of the Year recipient.
Our Last Month in St. Paul
Summer Pride 2013
Learn where we’re going and how you can support the move.
Updates to the Circulation System
Winter 2012
Convenience is on the way with a new digital circulation software.
MN Leads on LGBT Marriage
Summer Pride 2012
Learn about Minnesota’s long history around same-sex marriage.
Endowment Campaign Public
Winter 2011
Plans for an endowment campaign are announced.
Resources for Marriage Equality
Summer Pride 2011
Find resources for the hot button topic sweeping the country.
New Board Elected
Winter 2010
Learn about changes to Q Library’s Board of Directors.
Gay Architects
Winter 2010
Not just authors – meet some renowned queer architects.
Work for the Feds?
Summer Pride 2010
You might be eligible for a workplace giving match.
More Movies!
Spring 2009
We’re committing to growing our collection.
Allen Spear’s Estate
Winter 2009
We’re honored to have received a gift from the estate of Allen Spear.
National Coming Out Day
Fall 2009
Celebrate those who are visible and those who cannot safely be out.
Banned Books at Quatrefoil
Spring 2008
We have banned books for checkout! Read these acclaimed books.
A Larger Collection
Fall 2006
Our book and DVD collections have grown…again!
Lambda Literary Foundation
Summer Pride 2006
Recognizing the significance of queer literature on culture.
New Lesbian Magazines
Spring 2006
We’ve added more lesbian magazines to the collection.
Books with Trans Themes
Spring 2005
See our recommended reading list for books with trans themes.
Amnesty on Overdue Fees
December 1991
Return books, and we’ll forgive the fee during this period.
Truth in Numbers
October 1991
See some fun stats about the library’s operational activities.
Adopt a Periodical
October 1991
Learn about an easy way you can keep our library full.
Q Library Sponsors Pride
May 1991
Quatrefoil Library is a proud sponsor of this year’s Pride.
We’ve Moved!
March 1991
Our move is complete, giving us much more space to work with.
Clippers Needed
January 1991
We need help with news clippings. Can we count on you?
Quatrefoil on TV
November 1990
We’re on GAZE-TV. Read more to learn how it went.
Literature Consultant Needed
September 1990
Help assess our collection so we know where we need to focus.
We Need Your Drawers
June 1990
We need a place to store our newspaper and other clippings safely.
Volunteer Appreciation
April 1990
Thank you to those who keep Quatrefoil Library running smoothly.
Artists Needed
March 1990
Artists, speakers, and more needed to help publicize the library.
Annual Dinner Planned
January 1990
Support the library by attending the Annual Dinner.
LGBT Writing Group
November 1989
Let library staff know if you’d be interested in joining.
Emphasis on Women
September 1989
The library paid special focus on diversifying its membership.
Turning Over the Reigns
July 1989
Founder steps aside, out of official capacity with the library.
Committee Members Needed
May 1989
Volunteer committees are being formed to guide the library.
Expanding Lesbian Collection
March 1989
We’re continuing to grow our collection of lesbian books.
A Focus on Women
January 1989
The library will be open for a women-only event.
Book Sale
October 1988
Join Quatrefoil Library for an upcoming book sale to raise needed funds.
New Ways to Renew!
August 1988
Renewing your books just got easier with added book drop and phone.
Sunday Help Needed
May 1988
We need volunteers who are able to commit to staffing Sundays.
American Sign Language
March 1988
Quatrefoil Library to host American Sign Langauge classes.
New Late Fees Assessed
January 1988
To encourage proper circulation, a late fee policy is being implemented.
Moving to Gordon
April 1987
We’ll need all the help we can moving to Gordon School.
Keep Books Coming
April 1987
Donations are helping to grow the library’s collection.
Lesbian Books Needed
May 1986
Help us grow our collection by donating lesbian themed books.
