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Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a wonderful time to learn more and celebrate the achievements of African-Americans and BIPOC around the world. Gal’s Guide Library is intentional in its displays, podcast, and spotlights to showcase Black women every month, but we love that there’s a nationwide movement in February and join the celebration wholeheartedly.

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Culinary Gals

Our February theme revolves around the food we love and the gals who bring together ingredients to make something deliciously magical! We are celebrating and shining a spotlight on the culinary gals in our lives from Grandma’s cooking to the White House Cookbook. See what’s new at the library on First Friday, February 3, from […]

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Inspirational Gals Month

Our wish for 2023 is for you to find inspiration in all aspects of your life. That’s why we’re kicking off the new year with our inspiring collection of books, podcast episodes, and clubs. See what’s new at the library on First Friday, January 6, from 12pm-9pm. We’re open late and hoping to inspire you! […]

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Indiana Gals Month

We’re staying close to home for December’s research theme – we’re learning about our own homegrown Indiana Gals. See what’s new at the library on First Friday, December 2, from 12pm-9pm. The Library Gals will be dressed up in Indiana-inspired garb. Got an Indiana-related cosplay? Come on up to the Gal’s Guide Library! We’ll have […]

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Sci-Fi Gals Month

Get ready for some out-of-this-world adventures because we’re learning about Sci-Fi Gals! See what’s new at the library on First Friday, November 4, from 12pm-9pm. The Library Gals will be dressed up in Sci-Fi costumes. Got a sci-fi cosplay? Come on up to the Gal’s Guide Library! We’ll have prizes! Did you know that our […]

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Witches Month

Grab your brooms ladies, because we’re talking about witches this month! The library is a buzz with stories about fictional witches, historical witches, those accused of being witches, and modern-day witches. See what’s new at the library on First Friday, October 7, from 12pm-9pm. We’re open late and expecting a few spooky guests. It is […]

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Vote for new Olympic books!

Every month we have a research theme. We gather the books we have in the collection and the Gal’s Pals research for the Gal’s Guide Podcast. Sometimes we have holes in the collection where we could use more materials have better diversity in the theme. This is where YOU come in! We’ll post a short […]

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Vote For New Explorer Books!

Every month we have a research theme. We gather the books we have in the collection and the Gal’s Pals research for the Gal’s Guide Podcast. Sometimes we have holes in the collection where we could use more materials have better diversity in the theme. This is where YOU come in! We’ll post a short […]

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Vote for New Folk Tales and Myth Books!

Every month we have a research theme. We gather the books we have in the collection and the Gal’s Pals research for the Gal’s Guide Podcast. Sometimes we have holes in the collection where we could use more materials have better diversity in the theme. This is where YOU come in! We’ll post a short […]

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Bonnie’s Five Recommends

Women and Art: Contested Territory by Judy Chicago and Edward Lucie-Smith Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science – and the World by Rachel Swaby 4,000 years of Uppity Women by Vicki Leon Wonder Women by Sam Maggs Color: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay What 5 Women’s History Books Do You Recommend? […]