Game Night
2023-11-10 07:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

North Country Gaylaxians Monthly Meeting
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-12 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

Twin Cities Lesbian Fiction Book Club
2023-11-15 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
You are welcome to attend even if you didn’t read the book, or didn’t like it. We enjoy staying in touch with our friends!
November – Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo—A story of love and duty set in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Red Scare
November Book
Winner of the National Book Award
A New York Times Bestseller
“The queer romance we’ve been waiting for.”—Ms. Magazine
Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can’t remember exactly when the feeling took root—that desire to look, to move closer, to touch. Whenever it started growing, it definitely bloomed the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. Suddenly everything seemed possible.
But America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father—despite his hard-won citizenship—Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.

(Cancelled) Programming Committee Meeting
2023-11-16 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

Game Night
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Every Friday night, Quatrefoil hosts a game night from 7-9. 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!

Prime Timers Dominoes
2023-11-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-17 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Board Office Hours
2023-11-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-30 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.

Trans Book Club
2023-11-26 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
2023-11-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-12-25 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.

Programming Committee Meeting
2023-11-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States

Our Lives, Our Books: A Short History of LGBTQ Publishing
2023-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Enjoy a discussion with queer writer, editor and publisher Catherine Lundoff on the history of LGBTQ+ publishing in the US, using examples from Quatrefoil’s collection. The publishing process itself is often one that takes a back seat to the writing and the creative portion of making a book, but it is important in and of itself. The ability to publish books ourselves with our communities in mind is critical for keeping queer voices available for the future. Event includes a discussion and live Q&A.
Sign up for this event on our Eventbrite. Registration is free but required.
Catherine Lundoff is an award-winning queer writer, editor and publisher who lives in Minneapolis with her wife and the cats who own them. She is the author of over 100 published short stories and essays and her books include the Wolves of Wolf’s Point Series: Silver Moon and Blood Moon, Unfinished Business: Tales of the Dark Fantastic, Out of This World: Queer Speculative Fiction Stories and A Day at the Inn, A Night at the Palace and Other Stories. She is also the editor of the anthologies Scourge of the Seas of Time (and Space) and Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades: Lesbian Ghost Stories and co-editor (with JoSelle Vanderhooft) of Hellebore and Rue: Tales of Queer Women and Magic. In addition, she is also the publisher at Queen of Swords Press, a genre fiction publisher specializing in fiction from out of this world. Queen of Swords Press publishes work by Jennie Goloboy, Melissa Scott, Amy Griswold, A.J. Fitzwater, Heather Rose Jones, Alex Acks, Dee Holloway, Michael Merriam and others. She also teaches writing and publishing workshops at the Loft Literary Center, Cat Rambo’s Rambo Academy, Springboard for the Arts, Clarion West Online and other venues.
Websites: www.catherinelundoff.net and www.queenofswordspress.com

Queer Threads
2023-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-20 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.

Technology Committee Monthly Meeting
2023-12-07 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.

Moon Palace Queer Book Club
2023-12-13 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.)

Quatrefoil Library Board of Directors Meeting
2023-12-14 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
2023-12-16 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.

Twin Cities Lesbian Fiction Book Club
2023-12-20 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
You are welcome to attend even if you didn’t read the book, or didn’t like it. We enjoy staying in touch with our friends!
December – Transitory by JM Redmann—A Mickey Knight Mystery
December Book
The cops blow it off, another Black transgender woman who surprised a customer with what was under the dress—bad luck she was pushed out of the car and then hit by another vehicle. But Micky Knight witnessed it, crossing the street at the right—or wrong—time, only yards away from what didn’t look at all like an accident to her. The woman was dressed more like a librarian than a sex worker. It’s not her case, she was just walking home from a local bar. No ID was found on the victim, and the only clue is an appointment card with cryptic initials, CJ at CC. Micky has a good idea what they mean—Cordelia James at CrescentCare, a local health clinic that sees many transgender clients. Cordelia, a doctor and her ex. Micky doesn’t want to get involved, but there will be no justice if she doesn’t. As she investigates, she uncovers a family in turmoil and ugly secrets—ones people will kill for.

Library Closed
2023-12-22 08:00 - 2023-12-26 17:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Our library is closed on this day for the holidays

Library Closed
2023-12-31 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Library closed for the holiday
