# Event Details - **Event Name**: Booked on Thursdays: "An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Minnesota Historical Society’s Inclusion and Community Engagement team for a new event series, Booked on Thursdays! All are welcome to join us, get to know each other, and share reflections on a curated list of books by local Minnesota authors. Stories featured will emphasize themes of community resilience, resistance, and joy. Whether you read a few pages, a few chapters, or finish the book, all are invited to participate. Each session will be an informal space to connect with people with shared interests related to the book themes and to learn about resources related to the history of communities and themes featured in the selected book. Our featured book this month is An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness by James Francisco Bonilla. If you would like to request a free copy of a book included in the reading list, please email engagement@mnhs.org after you register. We will have limited copies available upon request. Planning your visit to the Minnesota History Center Free Minnesota History Center admission and parking is available every Thursday from 4-8 pm. Attendees are invited to explore the exhibits available on the 3rd floor before the start of the event. Directions to the Minnesota History Center can be found on the museum website. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact engagement@mnhs.org. This event is free and open to the public and registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Tickets are not required for admission. RSVP here: https://www.mnhs.org/events/43246481420 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-paul/booked-on-thursdays-an-eye-for-an-i-growing-up-with-blindness-bigotry-and-family-mental-illness/200030329824724 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 11 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: St Paul - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102 - **lat**: 44.94975 - **long**: -93.10545 - **full address**: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102, 345 Kellogg Blvd W, St Paul, MN 55102-1903, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Booked on Thursdays: "An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fd96c29dd7bb6f0e061f7f26b848fad17de114c7aac5d3b558aaa115c88e858d-rimg-w922-h463-dcf81808-gmir?v=1788633968 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Booked on Thursdays: "An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness being held? - **A:** Booked on Thursdays: "An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102, 345 Kellogg Blvd W, St Paul, MN 55102-1903, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Booked on Thursdays: "An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness? - **A:** Booked on Thursdays: "An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness is organized by Minnesota History Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Booked on Thursdays: "An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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