Community Events
DATE CHANGE: Second Saturday Social
Second Saturday is all about making connections, so most people end up chatting but we also have some board games for folks who like activities. The Blue Feather has drinks and food available for purchase.
Queer Nonfiction Book Club (Feb)
***Lewiston Public Library Event***
Their new Queer Nonfiction Book Club will be continuing into 2026. This group will meet monthly on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss selected books on LGBTQIA+ history and topics in the library’s Couture Room from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on January 27th, February 24th, and March 31st.
At the January 27th meeting, the group will discuss What Is Queer Food? How We Served a Revolution by John Birdsall. In this book, food writer Birdsall, explores how queer people have used food to build community through tough times.
On February 24th, the group will discuss How We Fight for Our Lives by Saeed Jones. This is the coming-of-age memoir of a gay, Black man in the American South that deals with the intersection of sexuality, race, and power.
On March 31st, the group will discuss Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History, 1850-1950 by Eli Erlick, which explores the stories of 30 trans people that challenge assumptions about transgender history.
If you need help locating a copy of any of these titles, please contact our Lending Services Department at 513-3134 or visit the Lending Desk on the library’s first floor.
The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. For more information, contact Regan Flieg at 513-3004 ext. 3506 or rflieg@lewistonmaine.gov.
MTN - Trans and Nonbinary Support Group
***This is a Maine Trans Net event, see original post here**
This meeting is designed for trans people (including non-binary and gender non-conforming identities) of all ages and topics are varied. This is a space where folks who are in early transition can come for support; those who are further in their journey can come to provide support; and everyone can come to build community.
This meeting takes place in the Harward Center, located on the Bates Campus; please follow posted signs and/or check in with Staff/Volunteers upon arrival for specific location.
Please note that it is important to arrive on time for this group, as the doors may be locked during the meeting and Facilitators may be unable to see the building entrance to allow latecomers entry. Please be mindful of this ask, and help us continue to be good community members by minimizing disruptions to partner-agency programming which may be disrupted by latecomers.
Second Saturday Social
Second Saturday is all about making connections, so most people end up chatting but we also have some board games for folks who like activities. The Blue Feather has drinks and food available for purchase.
Queer Nonfiction Book Club (Mar)
***Lewiston Public Library Event***
Their new Queer Nonfiction Book Club will be continuing into 2026. This group will meet monthly on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss selected books on LGBTQIA+ history and topics in the library’s Couture Room from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on January 27th, February 24th, and March 31st.
At the January 27th meeting, the group will discuss What Is Queer Food? How We Served a Revolution by John Birdsall. In this book, food writer Birdsall, explores how queer people have used food to build community through tough times.
On February 24th, the group will discuss How We Fight for Our Lives by Saeed Jones. This is the coming-of-age memoir of a gay, Black man in the American South that deals with the intersection of sexuality, race, and power.
On March 31st, the group will discuss Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History, 1850-1950 by Eli Erlick, which explores the stories of 30 trans people that challenge assumptions about transgender history.
If you need help locating a copy of any of these titles, please contact our Lending Services Department at 513-3134 or visit the Lending Desk on the library’s first floor.
The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. For more information, contact Regan Flieg at 513-3004 ext. 3506 or rflieg@lewistonmaine.gov.
MTN - Trans and Nonbinary Support Group
***This is a Maine Trans Net event, see original post here**
This meeting is designed for trans people (including non-binary and gender non-conforming identities) of all ages and topics are varied. This is a space where folks who are in early transition can come for support; those who are further in their journey can come to provide support; and everyone can come to build community.
This meeting takes place in the Harward Center, located on the Bates Campus; please follow posted signs and/or check in with Staff/Volunteers upon arrival for specific location.
Please note that it is important to arrive on time for this group, as the doors may be locked during the meeting and Facilitators may be unable to see the building entrance to allow latecomers entry. Please be mindful of this ask, and help us continue to be good community members by minimizing disruptions to partner-agency programming which may be disrupted by latecomers.
Queer Nonfiction Book Club (Jan)
***Lewiston Public Library Event***
Their new Queer Nonfiction Book Club will be continuing into 2026. This group will meet monthly on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss selected books on LGBTQIA+ history and topics in the library’s Couture Room from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on January 27th, February 24th, and March 31st.
At the January 27th meeting, the group will discuss What Is Queer Food? How We Served a Revolution by John Birdsall. In this book, food writer Birdsall, explores how queer people have used food to build community through tough times.
On February 24th, the group will discuss How We Fight for Our Lives by Saeed Jones. This is the coming-of-age memoir of a gay, Black man in the American South that deals with the intersection of sexuality, race, and power.
On March 31st, the group will discuss Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History, 1850-1950 by Eli Erlick, which explores the stories of 30 trans people that challenge assumptions about transgender history.
If you need help locating a copy of any of these titles, please contact our Lending Services Department at 513-3134 or visit the Lending Desk on the library’s first floor.
The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. For more information, contact Regan Flieg at 513-3004 ext. 3506 or rflieg@lewistonmaine.gov.
EQ Maine Queer Youth Art Club
***This is an Equality Maine event***
Join Equality Maine's New Leaders Project and Rainbow Arts Collective for creative nights at Ellard Studio. This youth-centered space will have an every other month rotation - youth only nights (grades 7-12) and youth & family nights! On our youth-only nights for teens, youth artists will have the opportunity to teach workshops to their peers. On our youth & family nights, youth may still attend solo or may bring their family with them. We will have artist-led workshops for our youth & family nights.
RSVP here:
tinyurl.com/queeryouthartclub
Second Saturday Social
Second Saturday is all about making connections, so most people end up chatting but we also have some board games for folks who like activities. The Blue Feather has drinks and food available for purchase.
MTN - Trans and Nonbinary Support Group
***This is a Maine Trans Net event, see original post here**
This meeting is designed for trans people (including non-binary and gender non-conforming identities) of all ages and topics are varied. This is a space where folks who are in early transition can come for support; those who are further in their journey can come to provide support; and everyone can come to build community.
This meeting takes place in the Harward Center, located on the Bates Campus; please follow posted signs and/or check in with Staff/Volunteers upon arrival for specific location.
Please note that it is important to arrive on time for this group, as the doors may be locked during the meeting and Facilitators may be unable to see the building entrance to allow latecomers entry. Please be mindful of this ask, and help us continue to be good community members by minimizing disruptions to partner-agency programming which may be disrupted by latecomers.
Second Saturday Social - December 2025
Join us at The Blue Feather to chat, drink, eat, and be merry!
People of all ages are welcome and the venue is accessible/step free. What to expect: Second Saturday is all about making connections, so most people end up chatting but we also have some board games for folks who like activities. The Blue Feather has drinks and food available for purchase.
Free parking is available in the Oak Street parking garage and on Lisbon Street. We have a community tab program to make food and beverages more accessible. Please reach out if you need a ride or have questions!
Second Saturday Social - November 2025
Join us at The Blue Feather to chat, drink, eat, and be merry!
People of all ages are welcome and the venue is accessible/step free. What to expect: Second Saturday is all about making connections, so most people end up chatting but we also have some board games for folks who like activities. The Blue Feather has drinks and food available for purchase.
Free parking is available in the Oak Street parking garage and on Lisbon Street. We have a community tab program to make food and beverages more accessible. Please reach out if you need a ride or have questions!
Trans and Queer Community Art Workshop
This is a community art and research project called Lewiston Is Our Hope, led by Yun Garrison, a professor at Bates.