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All That She Carried – One State/One Story Events

Gal’s Guide Library is one of 30 organizations supporting the Hoosiers reading All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. We have free copies of this amazing book as well as signature events to help bring the community together in meaningful ways. Free Copy! Thanks to Indiana Humanities we have a limited number of free copies […]

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Things We Found In Books – Exhibit

Gal’s Guide Library is curating an exhibit all about the quirky bits and bobs folks leave behind in books! Expect to explore plane tickets, hand-made bookmarks, Post-it notes, dedications, and more! NEW – The show is going on the road! We’ve been asked to exhibit at Noblesville City Hall in September. Details below. Judge Stone Gallery […]

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Patron Poetry

Poetry is Coming in 2024! April is National Poetry Month, a celebration of meter and rhythm, rhyme and words, of writing with rules – or throwing the rules and caution to the wind and speaking from the heart. We were thinking, what better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than to share some poetry with […]

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First Friday

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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 […]

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May First Friday

In person First Friday’s are back! We’re shining a spotlight on women at the center of folk tales & myths. Come see what new books we have for check out. Scavenger Hunt! Our youngest volunteer, Samantha, has a knack for scavenger hunts. She’s hidden, in plain sight, 24 fairy jars around the library. If you […]

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April First Friday

In person First Friday’s are back! Come see our larger space! Free art activity for all ages! Get a free library card! First Friday April 2, 2021 6pm-9pm Nickel Plate Arts Campus 107 S. 8th Street, Noblesville Gal’s Guide Library is on the second floor of the Judge Stone House

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Frigg Friday

Did you know that we call Thursday for Thor and Friday for Frigg? (More on Wikipedia) Our newest audiobook goes to the 14th century Norway. Each Friday we’ll post a chapter of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. This Norwegian novelist was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. The book is part of a trilogy. […]

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October First Friday

Believe it or not, this is only Gal’s Guide 2nd in-person first Friday. To celebrate we’re going to have an unveiling of Leah Leach’s massive artwork “Mother Tree – Firsts.” The mixed media artwork showcases 34 women who were the first to accomplish a historic milestone. Leah will be on hand to talk about the […]

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Frankenstein Halloween

Gal’s Guide Take Over of the Nickel Plate Campus! Worried Halloween will be canceled this year? Never fear, Gal’s Guide will have inside & outside gothic Halloween fun with a Frankenstein twist! Join us for Grab & Go bags for trick-or-treaters (ages 3+) Frankenstein themed scavenger hunt Galaxy illumined reading room with chapters of Frankenstein being […]

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Short Story Club – September

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 September 6 “You Are My Dear Friend” by Madhuri Vijay September 13 Two stories from the […]

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Short Story Club – June

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. See all of May’s stories here June 7 – “Girls at Play” by Celeste Ng. Available at the Bellview Library Review  […]

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Wonder Woman Academy Online Camp

When Wonder Woman 1984 was postponed, Gal’s Guide gave you the opportunity to strengthen your inner Wonder Woman and learn the life skills from this mythic-warrior Goddess. 15 free warrior classes we taught by Dr. Leah Leach of Gal’s Guide as well as special speakers. Below are the edited links to the classes that were […]

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Uhura Training Academy Online Camp

What if Uhura had an academy? What would she teach? 1-hour workshop that explores the skills and talents of your favorite Star Trek Communications Officer. 14 free STEM classes taught by Dr. Leah Leach of Gals Guide, as well as special speakers. The suggested ages are 13+. Recorded June 2020. Class Schedule 14 Free Classes. […]

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Short Story Club – May

New Gal’s Guide Program! 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. May 3 – “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Available on Project Gutenberg May 10 – […]