The Big Gay Read | Cross Stitch Black Lamb

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NOTE THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED

Date(s): Monday, July 20, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
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Event Description

This is no parasite in sheep’s clothing like the one that appears in Chuck Tingle’s Bury Your Gays. Join AADL for a guided cross-stitch craft event for all levels of crafters. We will be stitching a cutesy, spooky black lamb. Don’t fret if you haven’t read the book–this will be fun for all!

For teens & adults. Held in 4th Floor Meeting Room

Huge Book Sale

September 23-26 9a-8p

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels - Tailgate Fundraiser Saturday, September 26 11:00am-1:00pm Eastern Athletics & Zingerman's Community of Businesses - a tent set up for tailgating - banner says Go EMU Eagles Est 1849. Sign says welcome Ypsi Meals on Wheels. Guests wearing EMU gear get food under tent at buffet, gather at tables eating/talking and kids throwing a frisbee

Tailgate with Ypsi Meals on Wheels and EMU

September 26 11a-1p

Trunk or Treat

October 24 10a-noon

	Date/Time	Event
🆓	July 15 6:30pm-7:30pm	The Big Gay Read \| The Algorithm’s Gonna Get You: What Datafication Means to Queer Stories and AI in Hollywood at Pittsfield Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	July 20 6:00pm-7:30pm	The Big Gay Read \| Cross Stitch Black Lamb at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
💙🆓	July 31 6:00pm-7:30pm	The Big Gay Read \| Community Craft Night at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan

Ann Arbor Area Pride Events

June may be Pride month, but Ann Arbor celebrates throughout the summer. AADL’s The Big Gay Read is mostly in July, and Ann Arbor Pride is in August. Check out these upcoming LGBTQ+ events.

	Date/Time	Event
💙🆓🎟	August 31 7:00pm-8:15pm	Teen & Adult Banned Book Club at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan

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