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Book Signing – Kirsten F. Bombdiggity

New author Kirsten F. Bombdiggity is coming to Gal’s Guide! Bold and unapologetic Kirsten wants to help women rewrite their second act. SaturdayDecember 28, 2024 2pm – 4pm Gal’s Guide Library107 S. 8th StreetNoblesville Second Floor of the Noblesville Creates A small percentage of sales will go to Gal’s Guide Library, the majority benefits the […]

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Miss Lou

Barb continues Caribbean month by talking about the cultural icon of Jamaica. Miss Lou was an author, poet, and folklore expert. Learn and embrace the beauty and importance of the language with Louise Bennett-Coverley. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the […]

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Remember the Ladies

As of 2026, there have been 45 different men serve as President of the United States. If you’re wondering why that number seems to be off by two, remember that Grover Cleveland served twice (22 & 24 President of the United States) and Donald Trump served twice (45 & 47). But as Abigail Adams wrote […]

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Come at me, bro!

by Barb Conlin “Gal’s Guide Library, the first women’s history lending library in the US – right here in Noblesville!” I can’t imagine how many times I say that when I am greeting guests at the library or explaining who we are at a farmer’s market or street festival.  It is one of my standard […]

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Myers-Briggs

Did you know the Myers-Briggs personality test was designed by a mother and daughter? Did you know it’s used in hiring processes today? Learn about the interesting history of the test and see what you think.  Show Notes & Extras Isabel Briggs Myers (Wikipedia) Katharine Cook Briggs (Wikipedia) Persona: The Dark Truth behind Personality Tests […]

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Gal’s Guide at InConjunction

Gal’s Guide Library is venturing to the InConJunction Science Fiction Fantastic Convention! We’ll have a booth and programing throughout the 4th of July weekend. Friday, July 1 2pm The Weird and Wonderful World of Carrie Fisher 8pm Bechdel: the cartoonist and the test Saturday, July 2 2pm Pirates! 5pm Heroine’s Journey for Writers Sunday, July […]

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Betty White Day

Betty White’s hometown Oak Park, IL is proclaiming January 17 as Betty White Day. The amazing comedian Betty White would have turned 100 years old on January 17, 2022. Passing away only a few weeks before her centennial birthday sparked the #BettyWhiteChallenge urging people to donate to local animal shelters. Betty loved a good birthday […]

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Gerda Taro

To wrap up Photographer Gal month, the Gal Pals talk about the favorite photos that they have taken, we learn that no one likes a reverse centaur and that Gerda Taro is amazing. Gerda was the first woman photographer to die on the front lines. Papa Hemingway was a fan of her work. Learn all […]

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Isabella Bird

Climb the mountain! Pet the peacock! This is the advice from the drunk gal-pals, which might not be the best to follow. However, Katie tells about an English explorer who traveled all around the world. In one adventure, the locals trapped her in a house and set it on fire! Learn about the lady who […]

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Juneteenth Read IN

Gal’s Guide Library is hosting a Juneteenth Read-IN. Invoking the spirit of civil rights sit-ins, the Gal’s Guide Library will be facilitating a space and books for people of all ages and ethnicities to come and sit and read a book about the African American experience. Bring a book. Borrow a book.Non Fiction or Fiction.Sit […]