Queer Migration Series - Displaced, Migrated, Transformed: QTBIPOC Writing Workshop
2024-05-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Join us at Quatrefoil Library for the third event in our series on Queer Migration!
Displaced, Migrated, Transformed: a QTBIPOC Writing Workshop. How do we nurture community in diaspora, in spite of and because of and beyond the trauma of displacement? Bringing together the themes of queer migration and of Black, Indigenous, People of Color’s historical and continual displacement, we will read and discuss a couple of poems by queer and trans writers of color. Then we will explore several writing prompts about our migration as individuals, as given and chosen families, as a community, and how we are transformed and how we transform ourselves in the process.
This Saturday, May 11th, QTBIPOC creatives can participate in the workshop facilitated by Pauline Moll: a poet, trauma-informed teaching artist, and creative arts therapist. Writers of any experience level are welcome, from “non-writers” to published authors. Participants are welcome to bring their personal laptops, notebooks, or other writing tools, but writing supplies will also be provided. This workshop will be an affinity space for queer and trans BIPOC.
No RSVP required. Walk in and participate!

Communications Committee Meeting
2024-05-15 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-05-29 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-06-12 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-06-26 18:00 - 18:45 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The regular meeting of the Quatrefoil Library’s Communications Committee. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Nicole Olila, LibraryManager@quatrefoil.org.

Queer Threads
2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Queer threads: a weekly intergenerational craft night for LGBTQ people of all genders
what: a weekly craft night for knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, quilting, and other portable crafts
why: find community and camaraderie with other LGBTQ crafters
who: for all ages and genders. Kids are welcome, but childcare is not provided.
where: Quatrefoil Library at 1220 E Lake St Minneapolis.
when: Wednesday nights from 7-9 pm
accessibility: please wear a mask.
help us 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
2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Events
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!
Book of the month and description:
May — Integrity—Book 1 in the Halcyon Division Series by E.J. Noyes
May Book
It’s an ordinary workday when intelligence analyst Lexie Martin learns about a horrific chemical weapon attack abroad. Just an ordinary day…until a stranger breaks into her house and warns her to forget what she saw and heard, setting off a chain of events Lexie thought only happened in movies. Falsely accused of stealing intelligence and unsure of who to trust, Lexie quickly realizes the significance of the intel, and that she must do everything she can to keep it safe. And as she runs—maybe for her life—Lexie knows she needs something, or someone, to help her.
There’s a place for truths and lies, and sometimes you need both to get what you want. Lexie convinces the woman she’s only just started dating to “go on vacation” with her, hoping a constant companion and witness will keep Them at a distance, and the intel safe. But when she develops feelings for the beautiful and sweet Sophia Flores, she wonders if a relationship built on a foundation of secrets can ever work. That might not even matter, because when Lexie uncovers the truth, the price of it could be her freedom.
Book One in the Halcyon Division Series.
Get the book from Bella. Order from Amazon. Or request it at your local library if they don’t have it.
June—Shanghai Murder by Jessie Chandler
July—Out at the Plate by Lynn Ames (Bio of one of the best softball catchers of all time) I’m going to try and see if the author would join us for this meeting!
August—Devil’s Slide by Stacy Lynn Miller (if we liked FUZE, I thought we could read this adventure romance and compare and contrast the writing style and substance with FUZE, the March book. Also, it’s possible I might be able to arrange for Stacy to visit us during this zoom.
September—The Senator’s Wife by Jen Lyon (It’s well recommended romance)

Prime Timers Bookclub
2024-05-18 13:15 - 15:15, 2024-06-15 13:15 - 15:15 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
This monthly book club is a subgroup of the Twin Cities Prime Timers Club, which is affiliated with the state and national organizations. It meets each third Saturday of the month at Quatrefoil from 1:15pm – 3:15pm.
Book of the month:

Queer Migration Series - The Work Beyond Trans Refuge presented by MNTIRN
2024-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Join us at Quatrefoil Library for the fourth and final event in our series on Queer Migration!
You may have heard that Minnesota has become a “Trans Refuge State”, local coalition MNTIRN is working hard to ensure that trans and non-binary folx coming into the state are supported.
This Saturday, May 18th, come learn more about the work being done to make Minnesota a safer place for trans people, and how you can get involved. Hosted by Ash Tifa, Legal Program Coordinator at Rainbow Health.
No RSVP required. Walk in and participate!

Prime Timers Dominoes
2024-05-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-16 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.

Twin Cities Queer Transplant Group
2024-05-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The Twin Cities Queer Transplant Group is a new community meetup for folks who have recently relocated to the Twin Cities. Drop by to meet new people, learn about local LGBTQIA+ resources, chat, and share your favorite Twin Cities discoveries! Locals, partners, and family welcome. Meetings hosted every 4th Wednesday at Quatrefoil Library. Questions and information requests can be sent to TCTransplants@gmail.com

Ballpoint Pen Drawing Workshop
2024-05-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Free Ballpoint Pen Drawing Workshop. Saturday, May 25th 12pm – 3pm Quatrefoil Library 1220 E Lake Street. Supplies provided. All levels welcome. Instructor: Elliot Clausen.
No RSVP required. Walk in and participate!

Transgender Book Club
2024-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The Transgender Book Club meets the fourth Sunday of the month from 1-2pm to discuss books by and about trans people. We welcome people of all genders, orientations, and backgrounds!
2024 Schedule:
1/28 Nimona by ND Stevenson
2/25 Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
3/24 Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
4/28 Nobody Needs to Know by Pidgeon Pagonis
5/26 The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion by Margaret Killjoy
6/23 Summer Fun by Jeanne Thornton
7/28 Drag Me Up by RM Virtues
8/25 How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler
9/22 Confluence by Nyri Bakkalian
10/27 Mimosa by Archie Bongiovanni
11/24 Bye Bye Binary by Eric Geron
Find us on Facebook: “Transgender Book Club at Quatrefoil Library”
For more information, email Kai at kaigottschalk101@gmail.com.

Volunteer Committee Meeting
2024-05-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 held in the library space, with a virtual option available.

Late Night Copies Press Zine Workshop
2024-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Zine workshop with the owners of Late Night Copies Press: a Photocopier, typewriter, and queer centric press based in Minneapolis, MN.

Operations Committee Meeting
2024-06-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The Monthly Operations Committee meeting for the Quatrefoil Library, for questions, contact Tom Nechodomu (Operations Chair) or email operations@quatrefoil.org.

Queer Threads
2024-06-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Quatrefoil Library: Spirit on Lake Community Room, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Queer threads: a weekly intergenerational craft night for LGBTQ people of all genders
what: a weekly craft night for knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, quilting, and other portable crafts
why: find community and camaraderie with other LGBTQ crafters
who: for all ages and genders. Kids are welcome, but childcare is not provided.
where: Quatrefoil Library at 1220 E Lake St Minneapolis.
when: 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights from 7-9 pm
accessibility: please wear a mask.
help us 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.

Moon Palace Queer Book Club
2024-06-12 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 Board Meeting
2024-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The Quatrefoil Board meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month in the community room.

Twin Cities Lesbian Fiction Book Club
2024-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Events
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!
Book of the month and description:
May—To Be Determined
June—Shanghai Murder by Jessie Chandler
July—Out at the Plate by Lynn Ames (Bio of one of the best softball catchers of all time) I’m going to try and see if the author would join us for this meeting!
August—Devil’s Slide by Stacy Lynn Miller (if we liked FUZE, I thought we could read this adventure romance and compare and contrast the writing style and substance with FUZE, the March book. Also, it’s possible I might be able to arrange for Stacy to visit us during this zoom.
September—The Senator’s Wife by Jen Lyon (It’s well recommended romance)

Rainbow Reads
2024-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
A biweekly Queer reading party (not a book club) that meets in the Library on the first Sunday of every month. This group allows people to share what they have been reading and interested in, rather than discuss one book everyone has read.
We read together for about 30 minutes (whatever queer book folks want to read), then discuss what we read.

Programming Committee Meeting
2024-07-08 06:30 - 20:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Regular meeting of the Quatrefoil Programming Committee. Committee meets every second and fourth Monday in the library (with a virtual option available for committee members) from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Reach out to programming@quatrefoil.org if you are interested in joining.
