Meet Your Match Among the Stacks: A 40+ Queer Singles Mixer & Book Swap!

From the venue:

Meet Your Match Among the Stacks! A Book-themed 40+ Queer Singles Mixer!

This is a free event but RSVP is required because space is limited. Click Here.

You've asked and we've listened! SO MANY of y'all have asked for us to help you find a date so we have again engaged the services of Atlanta's premiere queer + trans community matchmaker, Ashley of Ever After, to HOOK Y'ALL UP!

Our first Queer Singles mixer sold out quickly to folks under 40. So this is a queer singles mixer exclusively for folks aged 40+ to mingle, swap books, and spark connections! We really love to see people of all ages and stages find love at Charis!

This is a queer singles mixer for folks aged 40+ to mingle, swap books, and spark connections!

 What to Expect:

Bring a book you love (or one you’ve been meaning to let go of). 
Swap your book with someone new and start a conversation!
Fun icebreakers and activities to connect over your favorite stories.

What to Wear:

Dress to impress your fellow bibliophiles! Think casual chic! 

Who Should Come?

If you’re a book lover who loves love, this event is for YOU! This is a queer singles mixer for folks aged 40+ to mingle, swap books, and spark connections!

So grab your favorite book, your best “bookish chic” outfit, and join us for an evening of fun, flirty connection!

Because love, like a good story, comes in all forms—and we can’t wait to help you start yours! So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss the chance to turn the page on your love story. 

Suggested donation to Charis Circle is $10-20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Click here to donate. 

About the matchmaker:

Ashley is a queer matchmaker and the founder of Ever After, an inclusive matchmaking service dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ individuals find love and build meaningful connections. Her mission? To create safe, welcoming spaces and date experiences where everyone—regardless of orientation—can explore authentic connections, celebrate their true selves, and find their happily EVER AFTER. Ready to write your love story? 

Frequently Asked Questions: 

I'm a straight, cis, person can I attend?
If you want to be a wing-person for your queer or trans BFF, sure, but in a world built for heteronormative romance, we're centering queer and trans folks this night.
 
I'm worried I am not queer or trans enough or that I will otherwise be judged for my desires.
It can be scary to enter a room of folks that you have never met, especially if you are exploring newer parts of yourself, but if you think you might be queer or trans and want to explore that, you are welcome here and no one will be checking your queer card at the door, we promise.
 
I'm worried I will be disappointed because I won't find anyone I like.
You might be. But our hope is even if we don't find you a love match or a hot date, you might make a new book buddy to ride out the revolution with or at least learn about some new books you have never read before. Besides, it's free. What do you have to lose?

In-person event guidelines:

All attendees must wear a face mask.
As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event.

If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request specific accessibility accommodations, including ASL interpretation, please contact info@chariscircle.org or call the store at 404-524-0304. 

By attending our event you agree to our Code of Conduct: Our event seeks to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), class, or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Unsolicited sexual language and imagery are not appropriate. Anyone violating these rules will be expelled from this event and all future events at the discretion of the organizers. Please report all harassment to info@chariscircle.org immediately.