Lavender Library: Books That Changed Your Life
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Admission
- Free - Standard and Trial Members
- Free - Gold and Content Creator Members
- Free - Silver and Industry Members
- $5.00 - Non-Member Ticket
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Summary
Description
Lavender Library: Books That Changed Your Life!
Problem: There weren't enough local queer-centered book clubs. Solution: We started one! Looking for a welcoming book club that shifts the focus of the conversation to living life as a queer person? We're on the same page and we've got you covered. Welcome to the Autonomy Project's Lavender Book Club.
To start the year, Lavender Library book club’s January Theme will be “Books That Changed Your Life!”, in which attendees are encouraged to bring literature that changed their lives, were impactful, or are alltime favorites. We will share passages and titles that are meaningful to us, and hopefully leave with a full 'library card' of recommendations!
You don’t need to finish (or even start) a book to participate — we’ll read aloud together, make space for reflection, and offer gentle creative prompts for those who want to write or share. A warm, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ folks, allies, and radical readers to gather in community, spark meaningful conversations, and celebrate queer voices in literature.
The Deets: We will be providing literature written by a queer author, providing a safe space to discuss the queer experience. For queer literature lovers who want a space to discuss literature amongst like-minded people, you don't have to be the only queer person in the room, or only reading hetero-normative literature.
Introducing: The Super Book Lovers Club!
You all have been absolutely loving the Lavender Library! We've introduced a quick and easy way to support the Library continuing as a low cost community event through the Super Book Lovers Ticket ($15-$20) to sponsor our beloved event, plus, get a free raffle ticket for next months book! Purely optional for our book nerds who want these to help keep these happening every month.
DETAILS
📅 Date: January 8th
⏰ Time: Doors Open at 7:00 pm, Discussion 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
📍 Location: Wicked Eden, 2912 South High ST, Columbus Ohio 43207
🎫 Tickets: Free for Members, $5 for Non-Members
WHAT WE’LL HAVE FOR YOU!
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Drinks! The bar will be open with a variety of sodas and mocktails to quench your thirst!
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Snacks! When the urge to snack hits you, we've got you covered! As always, our signature merch is always available!
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Comfy Spots! Places to sit and chill! Floor Pillows! Relaxing chairs. No shoes required (but you do you, boo)
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New friends! We're the coolest spot in the city and it's all because of the cool folks that call this place home.
DRESS CODE
When it comes to attire, we want to encourage comfort and expression at Wicked Eden. We want you to feel comfortable and in the mood to have an adventure! We want you to feel safe expressing yourself in whatever you desire. We encourage you to go outside your comfort zone with festive, outrageous, or fantastic clothing you never get to wear anywhere else.
VOLUNTEERS
We LOVE volunteers! Join our team of community volunteers, and you will find new friends, a support system, and a tight-knit center of empowerment.
By volunteering with us, you can make a meaningful impact on people's lives. Still, you will also get perks such as discounted or free access to our events and classes and, most importantly, collaborative input into what we do here. Your ideas are important to us, and as a volunteer, we want you to feel like you're part of our community: one that celebrates who you are and supports your journey.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We're committed to inclusivity. Our community is a tapestry of individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including all gender identities and expressions. We encourage everyone to engage with empathy and curiosity, always asking rather than assuming someone's identity or preferences. Our space is and always will be wheelchair accessible, with multiple spaces for varying sensory needs.
Read more about our Rules and Community Agreements and check the FAQ too.
PLEASE NOTE: No refunds will be given on ticket purchases. The address is provided to confirmed ticket holders after purchase. Wicked Eden is located on the south side of Columbus, approximately 10 minutes from downtown, and is one block away from a COTA bus stop.
ABOUT US
The Autonomy Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity providing resources, education, advocacy, and connection for sex workers, LGBTQIA+ folks, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities. EIN 92-1587440