Gal’s Guide is dedicating 2024 to learning about women around the world. March continues to the Middle East to the cradle of civilization.
We have a fantastic passport program where you can earn free stuff as you learn about women’s history. Earn stamps for listening to the Gal’s Guide Podcast, attending a Gal’s Guide club, coming to an event, and even visiting a museum near you!
First Friday Fun
Check-in with our Travel Agent, Josh. He will get you caught up with all the passport stickers you’ve earned this month from attending programs, listening to podcasts, and coming to events. Passport holders get a Women’s History Sticker for attending.
Not a passport holder yet? We’ve got passports for sale for $5 and that comes with a year full of free passport stickers.
FOOD SAMPLES! This month Travel Agent Josh has Turkish Delight.
*free items and free foods are first come-first serve
April 5, 6pm-9pm @Gals Guide Library
Books about Middle Eastern Gals
Podcasts about Middle Eastern Gals
April 8 – Bonnie’s Pick is Artemisia 1 of Caria
April 15 – Amy’s Pick is Sama El Masry
April 22 – Katie’s Pick is Sameera Moussa
April 29 – Riwo’s Pick is Catalhoyuk
Special Events This Month
Eclipse & Fairyville
Sunday, April 7, Downtown Noblesville Square
Friday, April 19, Outside Noblesville Creates
Saturday, April 20, Outside Noblesville Creates
We are debuting our Dream Tent at two events in April. This magical spot will feature 100 women of history in an interactive display. And that’s not all! In this empowering space, we’ll host a free activity to plant your dreams.
Inspired by the amazing work of Dr. Tererai Trent Gal’s Guide is hosting an opportunity to take some time to answer, “What does my soul need?” This deep question is paired with an activity to plant your dreams during the eclipse and see them bloom in the flower moon. The Solar Eclipse is April 8 and the Flower Moon is May 23. The Flower Moon is named by Indigenous Americans for its mark of spring and new blooms. Our hope is that you’ll start to see the fruits of your labors and feel your planted dream take root.
Come plant your dreams at Artclipse or Fairyville!
Girl Scout Event!
Saturday, April 27
Mrhban! (pronounced: maraban)That means hello in Arabic. Learn about the women and girls of the Middle East with a women’s history researcher. Bring your Girl Scouts to our unique monthly events that showcase women and girls from around the world! Earn a patch, a badge, and meet a requirement of a Journey! You even get a Gal’s Guide passport included!
If registration is closed, email scouts@galsguide.org and we’ll help.
Anthology Book Tour
Release Date April 13
Come see us at Noblesville Creates, Indy Reads, HEPL Author Faire, and of course in the Gal’s Guide Library.
The 3rd Annual Gal’s Guide Anthology is about the nourishment is stitched in the clothing we have worn, steeped in the food we have cooked, echoed in the roads we have traveled, and seen in unapologetic crowds singing their (version). Devour stories and poems from 33 diverse authors about the people, places, and moments that nourish.
Monthly & Weekly Clubs
LGBTQ+ Ally Meetup
For the member of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to have an open space for dialogue, and support. A place that protects inspires, and empowers the young and all.
Saturday, April 6
Walking Club
The Gal’s Guide Walking Club is open to all fitness levels. The starting point for the walk is the front porch of Noblesville Creates, 107 S. 8th Street, Noblesville.
Saturday, April 13, 9am
Film Club
This month we’re talking about Wadjda (2012). An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school’s Koran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.
Film Club meets a week later than normal, on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30pm.
Zoom Only
Book Club
This month we’re reading Headscarves and Hymens by Mona Eltahawy.
As a journalist Mona’s articles and actions have fought for the autonomy, security, and dignity of Muslim women. In her book, she has prepared a definitive condemnation of the repressive forces-political, cultural, and religious-that reduce millions of women to second-class citizens.
Book Club meets on Thursday, April 25 at 8pm on Zoom
Buddha Friends
Every Saturday at 11am. (No meeting on April 20)
Special ONLINE meet on Thursday, April 4 at 5:30pm EST
A fun and joyful meetup that holds space open to check in with each other, connect with how Buddhism is arising in us, share dharma discussions, and drop into a mindful meditation together. We offer prayer requests, Buddhist holiday gatherings, book lending, and birthday celebrations.
Writer’s Galaxy
Every Wednesday at 4:30pm.
A space for writers to drop in and be “writerly.”
Join a group of writers on Wednesdays to connect with other writers.
Get in Touch.
Don’t hesitate to reach out with the contact information below, or send a message using the form.
Library Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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