ASL Social at Charlie’s QueerBooks Store
All are welcome to COME OUT for a fabulously queer social during National LGBTQ Awareness Week at Charlie’s – the newest LGBTQ-friendly bookstore in town filled with all things queer! It’s a treasure trove of queer reading joy! Swing by this welcoming space to embrace your queerness, mingle, and pick out a book. This event is for all ages, and there will be people bingo game to help break the ice. Come on out for this unforgettable gathering!
Voices Off, HUH? It may seem a little strange or unsettling, think of it like dancing without music.
Why a voices off space? A Voices Off event creates an inclusive space where individuals can communicate using alternative methods, fostering deeper connections and understanding within the community.
How Do I?
Here are various methods of non-verbal communication. Good ol’ fashion – paper and pen, there will be paper and pens available at the event. Use your phone, open up your favorite notes app, enlarge the text, set a dark background and you are ready to type! And our most favorite, ASL! Spreading queer joy and love with every gesture
What is National LGBTQ Awareness week? National Deaf LGBTQ+ Awareness Week is a week-long event that aims to raise awareness and support for individuals who identify as both Deaf and LGBTQ+. It is a project of the Deaf Queer Resource Center. It began in 2018 and takes place annually in April.
Access information for Charlies bookstore:
Charlies is located on a bustling street, housed in a converted old home. Inside, the shop is bright natural lighting from various windows, the walls are half painted the top is white and the bottom is pink. The walls are lined with bookshelves; there is a service counter and a small child’s play area. Stairwell going to the second floor, and outside there is a wrap around deck/patio area.
Wheelchair Access:
- There is a ramp with a 4-degree slope and 36″ width to access the porch and front door.
- The front door itself is 31″ wide.
- While the bathroom interior can accommodate a wheelchair, please note that there is no transfer rail, and the door measures 26.5″ wide.
- All books and retail spaces are situated on the main floor for easy accessibility.
- However, please be aware that the second floor, which includes tables and a meeting room, is accessible only by stairs.