Lavender Library - June, 2026

Lavender Library is our queer book club for people who enjoy reading and sitting with what a story brings up afterward. For June, we’re reading “Stonewall” by Ann Bausum.
This powerful historical account explores the events surrounding the Stonewall uprising and the cultural climate that made it necessary. Rather than treating history as something distant or inevitable, Stonewall reminds us that change is often driven by ordinary people pushed to a breaking point – people who were scared, angry, hopeful, exhausted, and unwilling to disappear quietly.
As we move through Pride month together, this month’s discussion invites us to reflect not only on LGBTQIA+ history itself, but on the ways resistance, community, survival, and visibility continue shaping queer life today. It’s a chance to connect with the roots of Pride while also considering what it means to carry that legacy forward now.
As always, Lavender Library isn’t about having the “right” interpretation. It’s about thoughtful conversation, shared reflection, and making space for the different ways a story can land. You’re welcome to come whether you’ve finished the book, started it, or just want to listen. Bring your thoughts, your questions, or just yourself.
What to expect:

A cozy, neurodivergent-friendly discussion space
Gentle structure + opt-in conversation
Room for big feelings, humor, and nuance

Date: June 25th
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Wicked Eden, 2912 South High ST, Columbus Ohio 43207
Tickets: $5-20, Door tickets available unless event sells out!