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Sacramento, California 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. Coming Library Events THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008 Eclectic? Trash? Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 1, 6:30 pm Book: We Disappear by Scott Heim The body of a teenage boy is discovered in a Kansas field. The murder haunts Donna — a recent widow battling cancer — calling forth troubling details from long-suppressed memories of her past. Hoping to discover more about "disappeared" people, she turns to her son, Scott, who is fighting demons of his own. Addicted to methamphetamines and sleeping pills, Scott is barely holding on — though the chance to help his mother in her strange and desperate search holds out a slim promise of some small salvation. more about the book. FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008 Fabulous Femme Friday Join us for Fabulous Femme Fridays on the first Friday of every month. Celebrate your inner and outer femme in a relaxing atmosphere. This month we're chalking it up, literally. How long has it been since you've made your mark with those satisfyingly big pieces of sidewalk chalk? Come spend a warm spring evening getting creative with the ladies. First Fridays, 6 to 8 pm TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008 FTM Group Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 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 916-456-5969. THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 Eclectic? Trash? Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 15, 6:30 pm Book: TBA The group will be working on a list of upcoming titles at the May 1st meeting. SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008 Visit Our Booth at Sacramento Pride! When: Saturday, June 21, 10 am to 7 pm Where: Southside Park, at 6th and "T" Streets Visit our friendly and informative staff at Sacramento Pride and learn more about LLACE. Spin our Wheel of Fortune and get a free membership in the Library. About Sacramento Pride! 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: Next date TBA, 10 AM to 12:30 pm Info: www.svlclub.org Last updated: April 24, 2008