Join us for a panel discussion looking back at the history and importance of LGBTQ+ spaces in Ann Arbor. Speakers include historian Tim Retzloff, the former owners of the Aut Bar, Keith Orr and Martin Contreras, and one of the original owners of Common Language bookstore, Lynden Kelly.

Join AADL, Dr. Jennifer Tang, and her colleagues from Everwell Counseling in discussing The Big Gay Read 2023, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. We will take a look at the book through the lens of a mental health professional and dive into the core themes represented therein.

This event is part of the 2023 Big Gay Read, featuring Last Night at the Telegraph Club. For all Big Gay Read events, see aadl.org/ thebiggayread.

AADL welcomes local Drag Kings for a night of performance, followed by a panel discussion about the art form, drag king culture, and queer celebration.

This event is part of the 2023 Big Gay Read, featuring Last Night at the Telegraph Club. For all Big Gay Read events, see aadl.org/thebiggayread. 

Lucy recommends LGBTQIA+ focused books for teens. A great way to get ideas for new titles. Books highlighted in this series will be available from AADL and Overdrive.

As You Walk on By is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Lucy recommends LGBTQIA+ focused books for teens. A great way to get ideas for new titles. Books highlighted in this series are available from AADL and Overdrive.

This episode features A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo, in conjunction with The Big Gay Read.

A Scatter of Light is a companion to The Big Gay Read title, Last Night at The Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.

In conjunction with the Big Gay Read, join us as we share our favorite recipes found in he AADL Community Collections with special guest, Jacob.

This year's Big Gay Read is Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo, set in the 50's of San Francisco's Chinatown. Check out this event (and many more) to enrich the reading experience of The Big Gay Read 2023...or if you'd just like some more wonderful recipes!

Cartoonist Rob Kirby discusses his graphic memoir, Marry Me a Little, a celebration of a romantic partnership between two men and a personal account of a momentous and historic moment in the fight for gay rights. Rob has been making comics since 1991. He is the author of Curbside Boys and the creator and editor of several anthologies, including the series THREE, for which he received the 2011 Prism Queer Press Grant, and the Ignatz Award-winning QU33R (2014).

AADL Staff discuss the 2023 Big Gay Read, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo.

This event is part of the 2023 Big Gay Read, featuring Last Night at the Telegraph Club. For all Big Gay Read events, see aadl.org/thebiggayread. 

Lucy recommends LGBTQIA+ focused books for teens. A great way to get ideas for new titles. Books highlighted in this series will be available from AADL and Overdrive.

Jaya and Rasa: A Love Story is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Lucy recommends LGBTQIA+ focused books for teens. A great way to get ideas for new titles. Books highlighted in this series will be available from AADL and Overdrive.

The Long Run is recommended for ages 14 and up.