Quatrefoil Library

Game Night
2023-09-29 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-09-22 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-09-15 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-09-08 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-09-01 07:00 - 23:00, 2023-08-25 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!

B.O.P Game and Social Night
2023-09-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-24 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.

Volunteer Committee meeting
2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Trans Book Club
2023-09-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-27 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

Q @ Day of the Transgender Child
2023-09-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Hidden Falls Regional Park, 1313 Hidden Falls Dr, Saint Paul, MN, 55116, United States
Day of the Transgender Child 2023!
September 23rd, 2023 from 12pm-5pm @ Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul
Come be in community with us and show trans youth just how loved they are!
At the event you can expect:
*A robust resource fair
*New Day of the Transgender Child T-shirt design
*Drag Tale Time with Transforming Generations
*Amazing guest speakers
*Silent Auction to help raise funds for TFF
*Rainbow Bingo
*Face-painting
*All the family fun

Programming Committee Meeting
2023-09-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-24 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

Queer Threads
2023-09-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-06 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.

Twin Cities Lesbian Fiction Book Club
2023-09-20 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

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

Prime Timers Dominoes
2023-09-17 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-08-20 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 Prime Timers Book Club
2023-09-16 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.

Quatrefoil Library Board of Directors Meeting
2023-09-14 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.

Moon Palace Queer Book Club
2023-09-13 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.)

North Country Gaylaxians Monthly Meeting
2023-09-12 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: [REDACTED]

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

Q @ Bloomington Pride
2023-09-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55431, United States
Visit the Quatrefoil Library at booth 61 at the 2023 Bloomington Pride at Civic Plaza in Bloomington, MN!

Technology Committee Monthly Meeting
2023-09-07 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.

Communications Committee Meeting
2023-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Our communications committee oversees all external outreach (social media, mailings, etc.), and is responsible for our newsletter. We are excited to have a growing group of enthusiastic volunteers to help us get the word out and develop our marketing/communications strategy.
We will meet at Quatrefoil Library, and have a Teams option for remote participation.
Please email communications@quatrefoil.org if you plan to attend, and let us know if you will attend in person or virtually.
To learn more about other committees, please visit our volunteering page.

Board Office Hours
2023-08-26 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.

Programming Committee Meeting
2023-08-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The Programming Committee meets twice a month to coordinate responsibilities for events hosted in the Library and to determine goals for outreach and bringing new voices into the space.
This meeting is blended with in person and online (Zoom) options.
Anyone is welcome to stop in if interested in joining, or to share constructive ideas. You can also sign up via our volunteer form. Any questions can be directed to programming@quatrefoil.org.
