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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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Evolution of Sci-Fi Fandom

On November 10, Gal’s Guide collaborated with Starbase Indy and the Center for Inquiry to host an event during the Spirit & Place Festival 2019. To tie into the R/Evolution theme of the festival, our event was the Evolution of Sci-Fi Fandom with a panel discussion. Our panel was moderated by Lisa Meece, the CEO […]

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Library Pop-Up Crowdfunder

Let’s Make History!!! ​ We are starting an epic crowdfunder to open the first independent women’s history library in the United States! Can you believe there isn’t a women’s history library where you can browse the stacks and check out a book?! With your help, we can change that! Gal’s Guide has collected over 1,300 […]

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Gal’s Guide NEWS for October 16, 2019 (Brought to you by aliens)

News and updates from the Gal’s Guide Library and Research Center for October 16, 2019. Brought to you by aliens. YouTube Version Show Notes & Extras The fifth edition of the Gal’s Guide NEWS Brought to you by aliens How Leah knew how many people were at Area 51 (CNN Article) Library NEWS We made […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Indiana Women’s History Trails

This week we are bringing out the maps and pins to learning about the Indiana Women’s History Trail thanks to Katie’s 1 cool women’s history thing. Gal pals, Leah, Bonnie, Josh, and Katie also talk about radium, and other things we took a while to learn were toxic, while we sip Diet Coke – it […]

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Roller Derby Revival

Many, many years ago, I first saw the new version of roller derby on the late night comedy show, Insomniac with Dave Attell. in Austin.  I was thrilled to find it again on YouTube while writing this post (warning: Language NSFW). While the leagues I’ve watched have never had the same kind of (staged?) brawl […]

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March Meeting

Here at Gal’s Guide every month is Women’s History Month however we have a special treat for you for our March meeting. Co-host of our podcast Your Gal Friday, Leah Leach will present Saucy Gals of History. These are gals that are more risque or controversial than you’d hear about on our family-friendly podcast. Leah […]

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Gal’s Guide at Starbase Indy

Gal’s Guide is delighted to be part of Starbase Indy this Thanksgiving Weekend. We have two fun events for you to check out. All included with your Starbase Indy Badge. Women in Science Game Participate in this fun game for all ages of women of science history. Presented by Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy, these […]

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Madam CJ Walker – Your Gal Friday

Learn about a hard working gal who created a hair care line that made her one of the most successful African-American business owners of her time. She was an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and an activist. Get ready for the amazing life and legacy of your gal, Madam CJ Walker. Learn about Madam in less than […]

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August Meeting

Kate has been on a cross stitch kick finding that stabbing something a thousand times can be quiet therapeutic.  No longer your great grandmother’s activity, cross stitch is now part of craftivism as well as awesome gifts for your snarky loving friends. We’ll be utilizing Julie Jackson’s book Subversive Cross Stitch as well as amazingly […]