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Learn about Buddhism

Dr. Leah Leach has offered to host an AMA (Ask Me Anything) about Buddhism. A practitioner of Buddhism for 30 years, she has seen His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama twice. Leah has studied the three schools of Buddhism, Vajrayana, Mahayana, and Theravada. She has concentrated studies on Zen Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism […]

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Queen Bee Giveaway

As part of the Keep Indiana Learning #virtuallydifferent conference we are giving away a copy of Rosalind Wiseman’s book Queen Bees & Wannabes: helping your daughters survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends & other realities of adolescence. One winner will be chosen at random on July 1, 2021. Enter your information to a chance to win. About […]

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2021 Calendar

Gal’s Guide is more than a library. It’s a portal to read, learn, and create. Here are our events in 2021. January – Rebel Gals Month 14 Book Club – Untamed by Glennon Doyle (online) 28 Book Club – Untamed by Glennon Doyle (online) Gal’s Guide Podcast: Monday’s Audiobook Kristin Lavransdatter: Friday’s February – Black […]

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Leave Your Book Review

You know all that time you spent reading and thought nothing would come of it?  Fear not, intrepid reader – now you can review your reads and help others find a good book. Only restriction is the book must be written by a woman or have a female main character. The book does not need […]

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Galentine’s Day 2021

Ladies celebrating Ladies! We’re going to help each other reconnect with our own inner queen. We’ll learn about amazing queens of history and give you a personal mantra for the year ahead. Get that crown ready. Register Now Galentine’s Day Kit Pick up or Delivery. Supplies are limited.

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Directed By Women – Gal’s Guide Live

Gal’s Guide Podcast: Films Directed by Women Virtual Podcast via Zoom Join Leah, Bonnie, and Katie from the Gal’s Guide Podcast as they talk about films directed by women and name drop some famous Gal’s along the way. Special guest Barbara Ann O’Leary from Directed by Women. Friday, September 18. 7pm-8:30pm Live on Zoom. Brought […]

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Short Story Club – August

We’re hosting an online discussion with a hand-picked short story by your fearless leader, Katie Harris. All stories will be by female authors and feature a drink cocktail recipe that pairs with the story. Sunday’s at 8pm on Zoom August 2 “Crazy They Call Me” by Zadie Smith August 9 “The Island of the Immortals” […]

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Short Story Club – July

We’re hosting an online discussion with a hand-picked short story by your fearless leader, Katie Harris. All stories will be by female authors and feature a drink cocktail recipe that pairs with the story. Sunday’s at 8pm on Zoom July 5 – “The Big Blonde” by Dorothy Parker (read here) July 12 – ‘The Female […]

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Glennon Doyle

  Katie talks about Glennon Doyle, the author of Untamed and Love Warrior, and how Glennon’s amazing journey took her from Christian Mommy Blogger to Cheetah (it will all make sense). The gal pals also talk about coming out stories, challenging your bias, trusting your inner voice, and so much more. YouTube Version We recorded […]

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LGBT+ “Alphabet Soup”

We start our celebration of all the colors of the Rainbow for Pride Month. Kerra breaks down the history and the meaning of the letters in the term “Alphabet Soup”. A wonderful, informative episode to start LGBTQ+ month! YouTube Version We recorded in the library for the first time ever! This does mean there is […]