Events

We aim to host free, fun, and safe events celebrating our unique identities and intentionally building community.

We hope to meet you soon!

Upcoming events.

The Lavender Library hosts free, fun, and safe events that celebrate our LGBTQ+ identity and intentionally build community right here in Sacramento. We hope to see you soon!

LLACE is a Community Space

We frequently get requests to use the space for community groups, events, event series, special projects, and other rad projects our community is working on. On this page, you’ll find a mix of events hosted by the Lavender Library and others held at the library but hosted by other community groups.

Is your queer vision in need of an event space? Let us know!

Practicing Queer & Trans Abolition Discussion Series
Nov
25

Practicing Queer & Trans Abolition Discussion Series

This four-part mini-discussion series will explore how queer and trans abolitionist practices provide us with strategies for survival, collective care, and community. We will read and discuss chapters from the recently published anthology, Surviving the Future: Abolitionist Queer Strategies. We will also be joined by local activists to discuss the connections between queer/trans politics, anti-policing, and anti-carceral grassroots organizing. Please RSVP at this link to receive materials prior to the sessions!

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Queer Crafternoon
Dec
1

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

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GenderQuark
Dec
4

GenderQuark

Gender Quark is the Lavender Library and Gender Health Center’s gender non-binary group. Meet your non-binary/trans/genderqueer peers and discuss topics that affect our community.

Please note: this is a closed group for individuals identifying as non-binary and/or trans and/or genderqueer. Allies are encouraged to connect with other local groups for support.

This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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LLACE Game Day
Dec
8

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

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Banned Book Club
Dec
9

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

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Bi+Pan Sacramento
Dec
11

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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Queer Crafternoon
Dec
15

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

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Queer Crafternoon
Nov
17

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Nov
13

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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Banned Book Club
Nov
11

Banned Book Club

The monthly book club will feature a book that has been banned recently and features LGBTQ+ themes. We cannot wait to dig into these powerful stories with you that highlight the complexities of LGBTQ+ lives.

This group meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Nov
10

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
GenderQuark
Nov
6

GenderQuark

Gender Quark is the Lavender Library and Gender Health Center’s gender non-binary group. Meet your non-binary/trans/genderqueer peers and discuss topics that affect our community.

Please note: this is a closed group for individuals identifying as non-binary and/or trans and/or genderqueer. Allies are encouraged to connect with other local groups for support.

This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Nov
3

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
Practicing Queer & Trans Abolition Discussion Series
Oct
28

Practicing Queer & Trans Abolition Discussion Series

This four-part mini-discussion series will explore how queer and trans abolitionist practices provide us with strategies for survival, collective care, and community. We will read and discuss chapters from the recently published anthology, Surviving the Future: Abolitionist Queer Strategies. We will also be joined by local activists to discuss the connections between queer/trans politics, anti-policing, and anti-carceral grassroots organizing. Please RSVP at this link to receive materials prior to the sessions!

View Event →
Queer Harm Reduction Series
Oct
24

Queer Harm Reduction Series

From poppers to parTies, queer people have unique drug and sex cultures. These cultures are rarely represented in public education curriculums, and it can be hard to find accurate and stigma free information.

Dates - July 25th, August 22nd, September 26th, October 24th

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Queer Writers Salon
Oct
23

Queer Writers Salon

This monthly meetup will focus on creating a space for queer writers to work on their own projects independently but within the community, providing protected writing time in a world that makes it hard to carve that time out for ourselves. Body double with buddies and pour your little heart out onto paper/Google Docs.

This group meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.

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Queer Crafternoon
Oct
20

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
LLACE Game Day
Oct
13

LLACE Game Day

It’s game on! Every second Sunday the Lavender Library hosts a game-filled afternoon. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach others, or come to learn a new game yourself.

Come relax, hang out, and just have a good time in a friendly environment.

This group meets monthly on the second Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

View Event →
Bi+Pan Sacramento
Oct
9

Bi+Pan Sacramento

Bi+Pan Sacramento is a group dedicated to creating a vibrant, positive, safe, and inclusive community for anyone who experiences more than one pattern of attraction or attraction to more than one gender.

Regardless of gender identity, cultural background, past experiences, or relationship status, you are welcome!

This group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Crafternoon
Oct
6

Queer Crafternoon

Calling all crafters! The Lavender Library hosts a monthly Queer Crafternoon, a fun and creative afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This group meets monthly on the first and third Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

View Event →
GenderQuark
Oct
2

GenderQuark

Gender Quark is the Lavender Library and Gender Health Center’s gender non-binary group. Meet your non-binary/trans/genderqueer peers and discuss topics that affect our community.

Please note: this is a closed group for individuals identifying as non-binary and/or trans and/or genderqueer. Allies are encouraged to connect with other local groups for support.

This group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

View Event →
Queer Harm Reduction Series
Sep
26

Queer Harm Reduction Series

From poppers to parTies, queer people have unique drug and sex cultures. These cultures are rarely represented in public education curriculums, and it can be hard to find accurate and stigma free information.

Dates - July 25th, August 22nd, September 26th, October 24th

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