# Event Details

- **Event Name**: True Colors Book Club 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: True Colors Book Club 
--- Meets quarterly on the 2nd Thursday of the month: March 12, June 11, September 10, December 10
--- 6:30pm; Unitarian Universalist Church (1613 E Emerson St., Bloomington) 
The True Colors Book Club is hosted by Bloomington Public Library, PFLAG Bloomington-Normal, and Prairie Pride Coalition. It is welcoming of all age groups and any member of the public who can respect this safe space for our LGBTQ community. The group will discuss books with themes relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to discussion and socializing, the group will also serve as a source of support and safety for all members. 

A specific novel, story collection, or non-fiction title is selected in advance for discussion, although general discussion about LGBTQ+ literature may follow the discussion of the selected title.

During 2026, the True Colors Book Club will discuss the following titles:
--- Thursday, March 12 — "Washington's Gay General: The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben" by Josh Trujilo 
--- Thursday, June 11 — "Disco Witches of Fire Island" by Blair Fell  
--- Thursday, September 10 — "First Man-Made Man: The Story of Two Sex Changes, One Love Affair, and a Twentieth-Century Medical Revolution" by Pagan Kennedy 
--- Thursday, December 10 — "Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon" by Annie Mare 
 
Registration for this book club is required and can be completed online at bit.ly/bplbookclubs, in person at the Help Desk on the library’s second floor, or by calling 309.590.6168. Contact the Help Desk to reserve a print copy of the book. Digital copies may be available online through the Libby or Hoopla apps.

Questions about this program can be emailed to Mimi at reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/true-colors-book-club/200030238946107
- **Event Categories**: lgbt-pride, parties, art, literary-art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal
- **lat**: 40.492882419503
- **long**: -88.968428418143
- **full address**: Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 E Emerson St, Bloomington, IL 61701-2008, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is True Colors Book Club  being held?
  - **A:** True Colors Book Club  takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 E Emerson St, Bloomington, IL 61701-2008, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing True Colors Book Club ?
  - **A:** True Colors Book Club  is organized by Bloomington Public Library, Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** True Colors Book Club  is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If True Colors Book Club  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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