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Welcome to the Lavender Library We loan books, periodicals, videos and tapes of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender interest to members, collect items that preserve the LGBT experience in the Sacramento area and sponsor lectures, exhibits and cultural events for the community. What's New Click here for the latest issue of our quarterly newsletter in PDF. Coming Library Events THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 Eclectic? Trash? Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 14, 6:30 pm Book: In the meantime by Robin Lippincott From the intimacy of small town America to big city life, from World War II to 9/11, In the Meantime vividly encapsulates an unforgettable era. more about the book. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 Eclectic? Trash? Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm Book: The Good Neighbor by Jay Quinn Exploring the concepts of success, masculinity, ambition, and sexuality, this novel focuses on the cultural shifts playing across the hedges in American society. Living next to each other, two couples form a close friendship, particularly David and Rory, who share a growing sense of dislocation and the sense that their lives have gone off track. more about the book. MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009 Lavender Library Board of Directors Meeting First Mondays at 7 pm All members are welcomed and strongly encouraged to attend. It's your Library; come get involved in a good thing! TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 FTM Group Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 6 pm FTM Group meets at the Lavender Library on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 pm. FTM's who are questioning their gender to those who are fully transitioned are welcomed. Info: ftmsacramento@yahoogroups.com or call 916-492-0558. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009 Sacramento Queer Writers' Collaborative Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 - 8 pm This collaborative meets at the Lavender Library on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. Looking for inspiration? New ways to get those words out of your brain and onto the page? Other queer wrtiers to network with? A supportive environment to develop and enhance your craft? Come write with us! Info: becks@dirtyhippiefeet.com or call Becks at (916) 239-8311. THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 Eclectic? Trash? Book Discussion Group Thursday, June 11, 6:30 pm Book: The Boomerang Kid by Jay Quinn Exploring issues of motherhood, addiction, and sexual identity, Jay Quinn continues to bring to vivid life the emotional drama of the modern-day family. more about the book. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009 Eclectic? Trash? Book Discussion Group Thursday, June 25, 6:30 pm Book: Brooklyn by Colm Toibin By far Toibin's most instantly engaging and emotionally resonant novel, Brooklyn will make readers fall in love with his gorgeous writing and spellbinding characters. more about the book. Archive of past events See calendar for complete list of events. Community Happenings NOW QUARTERLY SVL Pancake Breakfast All the scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy and sausage you can eat for only $7. Cooked and served by Sacramento Valley Leathercorps. The Lavender Library is one of the Sacramento area GLBT organizations to receive proceeds, so eat up! Where: Mercantile Saloon 20th & L Streets, Midtown Sacramento When: TBA, 10 AM to 12:30 pm Info: www.svlclub.org Last updated: May 12, 2009