Quatrefoil Library

Game Night
2017-09-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-09-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | BOOKS Will Fellows Talks About ‘Gay Bar’
Do you like playing games? Attend a Game Night at the Quatrefoil Library. There will be board games as well as card games. If you have a game you like to play, please bring it with you and share with others. Do you have any suggestions of games to play? If so, let us know what they are. Bring a friend with and come have some fun.

Polyamory Book Club
2017-09-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-24 08:00 - 17:00
MNPoly has joined forces with Quatrefoil Library to present a monthly polyamory book club! We will be reading and discussing books about polyamory. The format for our meetings will be flexible and we will try to accommodate as many people as possible.
The group will continue to discuss the book “More Than Two” by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert in September.
Space is LIMITED Please sign-up by going to www.meetup.com or sign-up on your phone with the Meetup App. Our Meetup group is “MNPoly” Poly-Curious and Poly-Allies are always welcome

Prime Timers Dominoes
2017-09-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2017-08-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2017-07-23 14:00 - 17:00

North Country Gaylaxians Book Club
2017-09-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-08 19:00 - 21:00
This GLBTQ Science Fiction/Fantasy book club meets the second Tuesday of each month at Quatrefoil from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

An Evening with Dick Hewetson
2017-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
Dick Hewetson, co-founder of Quatrefoil Library, will be the keynote speaker in a series at the Quatrefoil Library called “An Evening With…”.

Hewetson, along with his former partner, the late David Irwin, co-founded Quatrefoil Library more than 30 years ago. Dick will share stories from his life, including opening one of the first LGBT lending libraries in the country.

In 1983, Dick and David Irwin incorporated Quatrefoil Library and it officially opened to the public in February 1986 in the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union building in Minneapolis. The library then moved to a larger space in St. Paul in 1987.

Dick Hewetson is the author of two books, I Can’t Remember My Childhood & I’ve Always Been Old and History of the Gay Movement in Minnesota and the Role of the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union, both titles are available at Quatrefoil.

Hewetson lives San Francisco, California. He is an honorary member of Minnesota Atheists and a Life Member and a National Board Member of the Freedom from Religion Foundation.

To learn more about the extraordinary life of Dick Hewetson visit his website: www.dickhewetson.net

This event is free and open to the public.

Leather Anthology Reading
2017-09-10 13:00 - 15:00
Authors from the Twin Cities Leather Community will read entries they had published in the leather anthology booklet that is put out each year.

Game Development Group
2017-09-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-08-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-08-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-07-22 10:00 - 12:00
Game development can be a powerful medium to tell a story, create an experience, or explore a possibility. The goal of this group is to bring developers of all skill levels together to share some coffee, time, and ideas. You can be an aspiring artist, a coder, or an animator; all are welcome!
Coffee and Bagels provided.
About me: My name is James, and I am a Software Engineer and Veteran. Most of my experience is in a factory/industrial setting, but I’ve worked in the Unity Game engine for two years building a game part time. My goal with this group is to share my experience and support like-minded folks interested in Software Engineering and Game Development.

Dungeons & Dragons
2017-09-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2017-08-06 12:00 - 17:00
Action, adventure, and romance protecting the Dragon Empire from the Orc Lord’s minions – and whatever is driving them south.

We’ll use D&D fifth edition. The basic set is available free online at wizards.com and the full game is available at game and book stores everywhere.
We’ll have a maximum of six players who can commit to playing (the first Sunday) monthly.
The group is full, so please contact Scott25@me.com for more options.

Duluth Superior Pride
2017-09-02 11:00 - 19:00
This summer and fall, Quatrefoil Library will be exhibiting at regional Pride events (as well as Twin Cities Pride). One of our goal is to reach out to more local LGBT organizations and let other communities know about the excellent resources we have.
Be sure to stop by our booth at the 2017 Duluth Superior Pride.
For more information about Duluth Superior Pride visit: http://www.dspride.com/
We look forward to seeing you!

Girl Pond Live!
2017-08-18 18:00 - 21:00
The Girl on Girl Game Show is back!
Join the Scavo’s for another night of Sapphic hygge and laughter!
Come and have loads of fun watching three volunteer “couples” answer GP original questions created to challenge and celebrate our relationships. Three couples compete to show that they are the most honest and knowledgeable about themselves and each other. The most in sync couple WINS the Grand Prize!
The real prize is shared by all: The Girl on Girl Game Show gives the contestants and the audience the rare opportunity to expressly display, flaunt, relish and share the magic and strength of girl-on-girl relationships in a safe space.
6pm-7pm Come early and enjoy Sapphic hygge making, adult coloring, get a $10 mini tarot card reading by Susan Lynx, shop The Girlpond Shop or peruse the library.
7pm-8:30pm Game Time! Interested in being a contestant couple? Apply here. http://www. lestalkgirlpond.com/contestant -application.html
Tickets $10 online http://www.lestalkgirlpond. com/the-girl-on-girl-game- show.html or at the door (cash or card). Admission free for Quatrefoil Library members. Proceeds to benefit the library.
All GP events are lesbian, bi, trans, queer-loving.

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Polyamory Book Club
2017-08-15 19:00 - 21:00
MNPoly has joined forces with Quatrefoil Library to present a monthly polyamory book club! We will be reading and discussing books about polyamory. The format for our meetings will be flexible and we will try to accommodate as many people as possible.

The group will continue to discuss the book “More Than Two” by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert in August.

Space is LIMITED Please sign-up by going to www.meetup.com or sign-up on your phone with the Meetup App. Our Meetup group is “MNPoly” Poly-Curious and Poly-Allies are always welcome

MN Q Youth Workshop
2017-08-12 11:00 - 13:00
STORYTELLING WORKSHOP SERIES for LGBTQIA+ YOUTH
Featuring Teaching Artists Sonic Rain & Nicole M. Smith

Patrick’s Cabaret, in partnership with MN Q Youth, is offering 4 free storytelling workshops for LGBTQIA youth! These workshops will provide practice for skills surrounding storytelling, spoken word poetry, advocacy, and performance. The workshop participants then will perform their work at In The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in late August!

Workshops will be held at the Quatrefoil Library (1220 E Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406)

All experience levels are encouraged to attend. Ages 13-19 are welcome!

If you can make any of the workshops, registration is required – sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ MNQYouthSummer

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTISTS:
Nicole M. Smith

Nicole is an artist based in community/community-based artist, through her work, she explores the integration of community, leadership, the arts, social change, and justice. She has used this approach also when working in arts administration; from her role(s) as Teen Programs Coordinator at Children’s Theatre Company, to Artistic Associate at Pillsbury House + Theatre, Nicole navigates community building/engagement by observing what’s been established and finding point of entry based on interest. “When working with communities; I, first engage by creating a space allowing me (as a new member) to co-habitat – looking to be amongst one another in a shared environment where the talker can speak; a shared environment where the listener can hear; a shared environment where the dancer can move; the writer can scribe; the teacher can learn; the community can BE- BE in shared sacredness, value and respect.” Nicole’s work has been experienced in the Twin Cities, Fargo (ND), New Orleans (LA), Houston (TX), New York (NY) and Berlin (GER). She specializes in Theatre of the Oppressed and has used this technique when working with populations on topics such as: race, racism and privilege; gentrification; [the] criminal justice system; racial profiling; heterosexuality; et al.

SONIC RAIN

Sonic Rain is a singer-songwriter, emcee and beat producer from the Twin Cities. In early year 2000, she was a part of a spoken word collective Free.Inspiring.Rising.Element (F.I.R.E). F.I.R.E was the first active Asian performance poetry collective of its kind in the Twin Cities. They were made up of activists, emcees, playwrights, musicians, and dancers. After F.I.R.E Sonic Rain continues to be involved in the Hmong community through Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (C.H.A.T) I.C.E open mic’s and became the main MC for 5 years. Through the open mic’s she formed and co-founded a Hmong pioneer alternative rock band Shattered Echo’Z. She played the drums and wrote songs. Shattered Echo’Z released their first album in 2004 highlighting their popular song Peb Haiv, which talked about the Hmong genocide secret war.

MN Q Youth Workshop
2017-08-05 11:00 - 13:00
STORYTELLING WORKSHOP SERIES for LGBTQIA+ YOUTH
Featuring Teaching Artists Sonic Rain & Nicole M. Smith

Patrick’s Cabaret, in partnership with MN Q Youth, is offering 4 free storytelling workshops for LGBTQIA youth! These workshops will provide practice for skills surrounding storytelling, spoken word poetry, advocacy, and performance. The workshop participants then will perform their work at In The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in late August!

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Workshop #2 – August 5, 2017, 11-1PM.
Workshop #3 – August 12, 2017, 11-PM.
Workshops will be held at the Quatrefoil Library (1220 E Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406)

All experience levels are encouraged to attend. Ages 13-19 are welcome!

If you can make any of the workshops, registration is required – sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ MNQYouthSummer

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTISTS:
Nicole M. Smith

Nicole is an artist based in community/community-based artist, through her work, she explores the integration of community, leadership, the arts, social change, and justice. She has used this approach also when working in arts administration; from her role(s) as Teen Programs Coordinator at Children’s Theatre Company, to Artistic Associate at Pillsbury House + Theatre, Nicole navigates community building/engagement by observing what’s been established and finding point of entry based on interest. “When working with communities; I, first engage by creating a space allowing me (as a new member) to co-habitat – looking to be amongst one another in a shared environment where the talker can speak; a shared environment where the listener can hear; a shared environment where the dancer can move; the writer can scribe; the teacher can learn; the community can BE- BE in shared sacredness, value and respect.” Nicole’s work has been experienced in the Twin Cities, Fargo (ND), New Orleans (LA), Houston (TX), New York (NY) and Berlin (GER). She specializes in Theatre of the Oppressed and has used this technique when working with populations on topics such as: race, racism and privilege; gentrification; [the] criminal justice system; racial profiling; heterosexuality; et al.

SONIC RAIN

Sonic Rain is a singer-songwriter, emcee and beat producer from the Twin Cities. In early year 2000, she was a part of a spoken word collective Free.Inspiring.Rising.Element (F.I.R.E). F.I.R.E was the first active Asian performance poetry collective of its kind in the Twin Cities. They were made up of activists, emcees, playwrights, musicians, and dancers. After F.I.R.E Sonic Rain continues to be involved in the Hmong community through Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (C.H.A.T) I.C.E open mic’s and became the main MC for 5 years. Through the open mic’s she formed and co-founded a Hmong pioneer alternative rock band Shattered Echo’Z. She played the drums and wrote songs. Shattered Echo’Z released their first album in 2004 highlighting their popular song Peb Haiv, which talked about the Hmong genocide secret war.

MN Q Youth Storytelling Workshop #3
2017-07-29 11:00 - 13:00

Open Streets Minneapolis: Lake + Minnehaha
2017-07-23 11:00 - 17:00
Look for the Quatrefoil Library next Sunday, July 23 at the Open Streets Minneapolis: Lake + Minnehaha event in Minneapolis. We will have a booth with information about the library and will be selling memberships. We look forward to seeing you. For more information about this event, click on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/123689091501182

Thomas Pfeifer Book Reading
2017-07-22 11:00 - 12:30
The Quatrefoil Library is pleased to present Thomas Pfeifer author of Inside Shadows: A Memoir
The first 30 mins Thomas will read. The last hour will be open for interactive discussion.

Girlpond Night Live! feat. Jessie Chandler
2017-07-21 18:00 - 21:00
Join the Scavos for an intimate evening with local, award-winning lesbian mystery and humorous caper author Jessie Chandler. Jessie will be reading from her newly-published novella, Evolution of an Art Thief, and chatting with the Scavos.
Come at 6pm for pre-show Sapphic hygge making! Shop the Girlpond Shop to support woman, lesbian and queer creatives; do some adult coloring, chat with Jessie; bring in books or purchase books for Jessie to sign; or peruse the library!
Podcast interview recording begins at 7pm.
Name that Chick Game will be played at 8pm.
Tickets are $10 online or at the door (cash or card) and free for Quatrefoil Library members.
All GP events are lesbian, bi, trans and queer-loving. Proceeds to benefit the Quatrefoil Library.
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Polyamory Book Club
2017-07-18 19:00 - 21:00
MNPoly has joined forces with Quatrefoil Library to present a monthly polyamory book club! We will be reading and discussing books about polyamory. The format for our meetings will be flexible and we will try to accommodate as many people as possible.
We will begin our discussion group with the book “More Than Two” by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert. “More Than Two” is a new book on polyamory, published in 2014 that provides fresh perspectives, practical advice, and lots of humor and stories from experienced polyamorous couples. This book is groundbreaking and is becoming a “must read” for people who are in, or who have considered living in, polyamorous relationships.
Space is LIMITED Please sign-up by going to www.meetup.com or sign-up on your phone with the Meetup App. Our Meetup group is “MNPoly” Poly-Curious and Poly-Allies are always welcome
