Defending and Expanding Trans Healthcare
2023-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
A Live Collaborative Event. Hear from Organizers about the current state of Healthcare and Legislation in Minnesota and the Midwest.
Many of our patrons have expressed shock and frustration at the onslaught of anti-trans legislation targeting the Trans community and access to gender affirming care. They have wondered what they can do to address the situation. Join the library and partner organizations and leaders in the community as we discuss these concerns and questions and provide resources and ways you can support the cause.
Sign up to attend the event on our Eventbrite. Registration is free but required.

Queer Threads
2023-10-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Queer Threads is a weekly intergenerational craft night for LGBTQ people of all genders where people knit, crochet, embroider, mend, quilt, and any other portable crafts you may want to bring. Queer Threads is a great place to find community and camaraderie with other LGBTQ crafters and is open to all ages and genders. Kids are welcome, but childcare is not provided.
Please note, Queer Threads is a masked event. Please contact the organizer, India (she/her) about any accessibility needs or concerns. thread.librarian@gmail.com
Help cultivate a welcoming group: crafting is for all gender identities and types of gender expression; ask for (rather than assume) pronouns; all types of yarn and materials, experience levels, and portable craft projects are welcome.

Organizing Around LGBTQ+ Healthcare
2023-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
UMN Medical Students will host a panel to increase awareness about the importance of seeking LGBTQ+ competent healthcare providers. This session will empower attendees with the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate the healthcare system, advocate for their healthcare rights, and make informed decisions about their well-being.
Sign up to attend the event on our Eventbrite. Registration is free but required.

Technology Committee Monthly Meeting
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | MN
The Technology Committee manages all things tech at Quatrefoil. This includes keeping computers up-to-date, purchasing new items to support the library’s operation and events, and exploring new software.
We meet over Zoom. Please email technology@quatrefoil.org with questions or to join.

Game Night
2023-10-06 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-10-13 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-10-20 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-10-27 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-11-03 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-11-10 07:00 - 23:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Every Friday night, Quatrefoil hosts a game night from 7-11. Bring your own game or browse from the library’s extensive selection of board games, cards, puzzles, and even queer-themed games! All are welcome whether you’re a gamer or not!

Volunteer Committee Meeting (Virtual)
2023-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Events
Our volunteer committee is responsible for recruiting and training volunteers. They also maintain our volunteer schedule, for operating hours and special events.
Anyone is welcome to stop in if interested in joining, or to share constructive ideas. You can also sign up via our volunteer form.
This meeting is virtual, unless otherwise communicated.

North Country Gaylaxians Monthly Meeting
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
North Country Gaylaxians Book ClubThe Twin Cities’ chapter of the Gaylactic Network.We read and discuss Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror and other speculative fiction with LGBTQ+ or similar content or by LGBTQ+ authors.We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pmQuatrefoil Library 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 612-729-2543Due to Covid-19 pandemic, this meeting will be conducted online via Zoom MeetingJoin Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86548507595…• Meeting ID: 865 4850 7595 • Passcode: 366200

Check us out on Facebook under North Country Gaylaxianshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/196936024304/ or visit ncgaylaxians.org,
join the mailing list for regular gaming notices; or FFI: 651-307-4239; d-lena@umn.edu

Coming in Fall 2023, the return of ConFABulous: (10/20 – 10/22/2023) an in-person event featuring panels and gaming at the Crowne Plaza Suites in MPLS. www.confabulous.org

Moon Palace Queer Book Club
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Event by Moon Palace Books
Public · Join us for Queer Book Club every second Wednesday from 7-8pm at Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407! (Please note that in June, July, and August we will only meet at Quatrefoil if it rains. Otherwise we will meet at Brackett Park.)

Author Reading: Dianna Hunter, Clouded Waters
2023-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
About the event
Please join Quatrefoil Library and the L Spot Shop for a cozy morning celebration of the launch of Dianna Hunter’s latest publication—Clouded Waters—a mystery/romance novel set in what we now call the Mesabi Range in Minnesota—published by Holy Cow! Press (October 10, 2023). After reading from and discussing her novel, Dianna (she/her) will be joined by local author, scholar, and long-time friend—Dr. Christine A. Jenkins (she/her) (yes, our very own Christine!) for a short talk on the compelling history of mysteries with lesbian protagonists. Come for the reading, and stay for the mingle! Peace Coffee, Baker’s Wife donuts, and light refreshments will be provided. All of Dianna’s books will be available for purchase and signing.

About the book
Clouded Waters is a mash-up of whodunit, Sapphic romance, and dispatches from the Anthropocene. Susan B. Ellingson (SB to those who know her) publishes a struggling newspaper with the help of her best friend and a part-time staff. Near the mining town of Iron, Minnesota, waters split along a three-way divide, carrying minerals and contaminants to Hudson Bay, the Great Lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico. When a corporation seeks a permit to dig for copper and nickel and store potentially harmful mining waste nearby, locals divide into pro-mining and clean water camps. SB commits to covering the story, even as she wrestles with political, financial, and family stresses. Her mother-in-law leads a group of Ojibwe and Métis grandmothers fighting to protect the water. Her dead wife lingers in spirit. Their children have grown and left home, and her Labrador provides sweet but insufficient company. When an intriguing new woman comes to town, SB doesn’t want to trust her intuitions. After a fiery environmentalist informs her that a local water scientist has gone missing, she follows a trail of evidence from a tiny, off-grid community into a global tangle of lies, corruption, whistleblowing, and danger.

“Clouded Waters takes us deep into the Minnesota north country, where the combustible mix of environmental values and the needs of business and local employment vie with each other, producing hot-blooded emotions with deadly results. Combining both mystery and romance, Hunter gives us a story that speaks to many of the deepest divisions in America today. Highly recommended.”
—Ellen Hart, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master

About the author
Dianna Hunter is a Minnesota writer, educator, urban grower, and forager. Clouded Waters is Dianna’s first novel. Dianna’s memoir, Wild Mares: My Lesbian Back-to-the-Land Life (University of Minnesota Press, 2018), and nonfiction Breaking Hard Ground: Stories of the Minnesota Farm Advocates (Holy Cow! Press, 1996), were finalists for the Minnesota Book Award. After coming out, she contributed to the early Minneapolis lesbian journal So’s Your Old Lady, and lived with other lesbians on farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She later ran her own dairy farm and worked as a farmers’ advocate before earning an MA in English (Creative Writing) from Iowa State University. She directed programs in writing and gender equity, as well as teaching writing and women’s and gender studies at four universities, including the University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She has published, read, and performed short stories, poetry, journalism, and creative nonfiction in regional and national venues such as Feminist Collections, Hurricane Alice, Peregrine, Earth Matters, the Rural Women’s Studies Association blog, and In These Times Rural America blog.

Prime Timers Dominoes
2023-10-15 12:30 - 17:00 | MN
Join the Prime Timers for an afternoon of dominoes. Feel free to bring a snack to share and your dominoes set, though not required.

Twin Cities Lesbian Fiction Book Club
2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Virtual Book Club that meets online via Zoom – please direct all questions and requests for the Zoom link to jchandlerauthor@gmail.com

UPCOMING BOOKS:
June – The Dime by Kathleen Kent—MysteryJuly – Santorini Setup by Becky Bohan—Mystery
August – Awakenings by Susan X Meagher
September – Curious Minds by Rachel Gold (local author who will join us on Zoom)
October – Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Programming Committee Meeting
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-11-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The Quatrefoil Programming Committee meets every other week on Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to assist in organizing events for the Library. If you would like to join our committee please submit your interest via the Volunteer Application here

Quatrefoil Library Board of Directors Meeting
2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:30 | MN
Our Board of Directors meets monthly in a hybrid format (in person + over Microsoft Teams). Board meetings cover a range of topics including operational updates, strategic direction of the library, and proposals for new initiatives/projects.
Our board meetings are open to volunteers, members, and the wider community. Meeting guests (non-board members) are expected to be respectful of our agenda and policies, and are welcome to share their feedback and ideas. We also have regular board office hours, which serve as an another forum for transparency and discussion with the board.
Please email Paul Kaefer (he/him) at president@quatrefoil.org for additional information or to get the hybrid meeting link. You may also email Paul or complete this form to express interest in joining the board.

Twin Cities Prime Timers Book Club
2023-10-21 12:30 - 15:15 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Prime Timers Minneapolis/St. Paul is a diverse social organization for the enrichment of gay and bisexual men at all stages of their lives. Our members embrace the Prime Timer’s commitment to Community, Connections, and Caring. We provide opportunities to socialize and build relationships that go beyond Prime Timers Minneapolis/St. Paul.
To keep you up-to-date on our chapter’s activities, we distribute distribute a monthly newsletter and send out a weekly reminder of upcoming events via e-mail. Sign up here.
Check our online Events Calendar for the latest details on events.

TranspoEthical Body
2023-10-21 15:45 - 17:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Welcome to an extraordinary literary gathering, “TRANSPOETHICALBODY: A Sensory Invitation.” This remarkable event offers an immersive experience where literature, translation, and LGBTQ+ issues converge. Prepare to embark on a captivating journey as you connect with the esteemed author and publisher, delve into the intricacies of translation politics, and indulge in a mesmerizing recitation of tantalizing poetry in both English and Portuguese.
This event is for people ages 18+ only. Sign up to attend the event on our Eventbrite. Registration is free but required.
Immerse yourself in profound conversations with the author, exploring the poetic realm while gaining insights into their lived experience as a Transman in Brazil. Engage in thought-provoking discussions that shed light on the current political and cultural climate surrounding trans* and LGBTQ+ issues in Brazil, expanding your awareness and fostering empathy.

At this event, you will bear witness to the unveiling of a groundbreaking literary work—the first, if not one of the few, books of translated Trans* erotic poetry, and translated Black erotic poetry. Discover the delicate dance of translation politics and celebrate the power of artistic expression across borders.

TRANSPOETHICALBODY: A Sensory Invitation beckons you to an evening of intellectual stimulation, cultural exploration, and a celebration of diverse voices. Join us on this unforgettable odyssey that will ignite your senses and provoke profound contemplation.

Trans Book Club
2023-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
We have hybrid meetings the 4th Sunday of every month from 1pm – 2pm on the couch by the window at Quatrefoil Library and online.
Virtual meeting link: https://meet.jit.si/QuatrefoilBoneshakerTransBookClub

March 26: Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier
April 23: The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
May 28: And Then I Got Fired by J. Mase III
July 2: Magical Boy by The Kao
July 25 : Subject to Change: Trans Poetry and Conversation edited by H. Melt
August 27: The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia
September 24: Growing Up Trans: In Our Own Words edited by Lindsay Herriot
October 22: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
November 26: Pride Puppy by Robin Stevenson

Volunteer Committee meeting
2023-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Our volunteer committee is responsible for recruiting and training volunteers. They also maintain our volunteer schedule, for operating hours and special events.
Anyone is welcome to stop in if interested in joining, or to share constructive ideas. You can also sign up via our volunteer form.
This meeting is in person unless otherwise communicated.

B.O.P Game and Social Night
2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
A fun night with the BOP group, socializing, and playing games. Anyone ( adult) is welcome to attend. Contact Emily Boyajian for more details: 978-505-9097.

Board Office Hours
2023-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | MN
Are you interested to meet the Quatrefoil Library board members? Do you have questions or would like to share an idea? Or maybe you are interested in serving on the board?
Stop by from 11-1 the last Saturday of each month to meet current Board President Paul Kaefer (he/him) and other board members, availability permitting.
