Charis Books & More

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Call: (404) 524-0304 or visit www.charisbooksandmore.com
Atlanta's long-running lesbian/feminist/mystic bookstore also stocks CDs, gifts and jewelry, and hosts frequent in-store events.

Wednesday April 2, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This group is designed to support the ongoing development of parents and educators of self-identified genderqueer and/or trans children, teens, or young adults, as well as children who are “gender creative,” gender non-conforming, or who express themselves in ways that society deems non-normative. T... [click here for more]

Monday April 7, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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This is a group for 12-18-year-old trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide an adult facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues.  Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a tr... [click here for more]

Monday April 7, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This is a group for people 18+ and is welcoming to people who are in any stage of their journey including people who are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, who are questioning their gender or just now coming out as trans in adulthood. The space is open to aspiring allies, spouses, and partners... [click here for more]

Tuesday April 8, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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The Queer Romance Book Club is a group of adults that reads and discusses queer romance stories of all kinds. From new releases to older stories, contemporary to historical settings (with even some fantasy on occasion!), the books we'll read will also feature diverse pairings/configurations, sexuali... [click here for more]

Sunday April 13, 2025 02:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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Come out to Community Art Making at Charis! This monthly event is a free creative kickback for our community, hosted by local trans and disabled artists Barry Lee and Noah Grigni. This is a safe and accessible space for collective healing through art, which welcomes all skill levels, all art forms, ... [click here for more]

Monday April 14, 2025 04:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. The space is supported by licensed therapists and Charis Circle Executive... [click here for more]

Wednesday April 16, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This event takes place in person at Charis and on crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you can p... [click here for more]

Monday April 21, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This is a group for 12-18-year-old trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide an adult facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues.  Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a tr... [click here for more]

Monday April 21, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
IN-PERSON MEETING This is a group for people 18+ and is welcoming to people who are in any stage of their journey including people who are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, who are questioning their gender or just now coming out as trans in adulthood. The space is open to aspiring allies, s... [click here for more]

Tuesday April 22, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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Click here to register for the event on Zoom. Celebrate the launch of Sinister Wisdom 136: Icons–Past and Present, a tribute to past and present lesbian and feminist icons. The event, co-sponsored by Charis Books & More, will feature readings by Susan Sherman, Shariananda Adamz, Dartricia Rollins,... [click here for more]

Thursday March 27, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Please register HERE. This event takes place at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Charis and Auburn Avenue Research Library welcome Noliwe Rooks in conversation with Dr. Bettina L. Lo... [click here for more]

Tuesday March 25, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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Kidliterate invites you to join a group of quirky adults who enjoy reading and discussing Young Adult and Middle Reader books. Drop-ins welcome! 

This month's book is The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

No registration is required. This Zoom link will allow you to join the meeting at any t... [click here for more]

Tuesday March 25, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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Charis, Auburn Ave. Research Library on African American Culture and History, and For Keeps Books proudly celebrate W.J. Lofton's book launch for Boy Maybe: Poems with a community conversation with Rosa Duffy and Dartricia Rollins. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is enc... [click here for more]

Monday March 24, 2025 04:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. The space is supported by licensed therapists and Charis Circle Executive... [click here for more]

Saturday March 22, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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About the Event

A collaboration between Georgia State University Perimeter College and the Georgia Center for the Book, Revival: Lost Southern Voices (RLSV) celebrates its ninth year with a three-day festival of in-person events, from March 20-22, 2025.

Join us for RLSV 2025 - Panel 4 on Saturda... [click here for more]

Saturday March 22, 2025 01:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
About the Event

A collaboration between Georgia State University Perimeter College and the Georgia Center for the Book, Revival: Lost Southern Voices (RLSV) celebrates its ninth year with a three-day festival of in-person events, from March 20-22, 2025.

Join us for RLSV 2025 - Panel 3 on Saturda... [click here for more]

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
The LGBTQ+ Book Club is a group for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to read queer-themed books and books by queer authors! We aim to have diverse thought-provoking discussions about queer identity, history, and topical issues. All are welcome to join! This month's book is Her Body and Other Parties: Stori... [click here for more]

Friday March 21, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
About the Event

A collaboration between Georgia State University Perimeter College and the Georgia Center for the Book, Revival: Lost Southern Voices (RLSV) celebrates its ninth year with a three-day festival of in-person events, from March 20-22, 2025.

Join us for RLSV 2025 - Panel 2 on Friday,... [click here for more]

Friday March 21, 2025 01:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
About the Event

A collaboration between Georgia State University Perimeter College and the Georgia Center for the Book, Revival: Lost Southern Voices (RLSV) celebrates its ninth year with a three-day festival of in-person events, from March 20-22, 2025.

Join us for RLSV 2025 - Panel 1 on Friday,... [click here for more]

Thursday March 20, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This event takes place in person at Charis and simulcast on crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform. If you would like to watch the event virtually, please register HERE. Please note that you must be physically in person to participate in the open mic portion of the event but can listen/view from ... [click here for more]
184 S Candler St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30030
(404) 524-0304

Decatur/Oakhurst, GA
#decaturga

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Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
facebook: @CharisBooks

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