Coming events at LILAC
Winter Solstice Social Friday 26th June 6pm
Come to the LILAC Lounge for a relaxing Friday evening social get-together. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones. Check out the latest books and the wonderful map of lesbian history in Wellington on the wall - it's a gem.
Some light refreshments provided, or byo. Koha on entry gratefully received.
Meditation with Jan
These friendly and informal sessions are being held on alternate Tuesdays - the next is
on Tuesday 23rd June at 3pm.
No experience needed. The sessions will have a brief talk to start with, then learn by
doing with a practical guided meditation [rather than just sitting in silence], and then a
chance to discuss your experience over a cuppa. The sessions will really work their magic
if you can set aside some time in the interim to practice.
Resources to help you develop a meditation practice will be provided to attendees.
KOHA suggested - a donation to LILAC.
This is a unique and amazing opportunity for our members and their lesbian friends to work with Jan, an inspiring expert in mindfulness. Jan teaches professionally at other centres in Wellington and is interested in an aspect of meditation called Secular Buddhism.
Lesbian coming out meet-up
Saturday 18th July 2-4pm
The meetups at LILAC are for women who have recently come out, or are thinking about coming out as lesbian, to meet in a relaxed and supportive social environment. Pass it on - let your friends know!
Meet-ups are held at LILAC every second month on the third Saturday at 2-4pm.
LILAC Discussion Group
Friday 31st July* 5.30 - 7.30pm
The discussion group is a session where we can meet other LILAC members and discuss things that interest us, from social, political and economic issues to things that particularly affect us as women who love women, and anything else our members find interesting. The atmosphere is informal and supportive, but do expect to have your thinking challenged sometimes - in a respectful way. Some refreshments provided but feel free to bring your own as well.
Some refreshments provided, and feel free to bring your own too.
Sessions are held at the library 5.30 - 7.30pm on the last Friday of every SECOND month*.
The dates for later in 2026 will be:
Friday 28 August
Friday 30 October
* The June meeting is postponed to July 'cos Midwinter Social.
You can sign up to the mailing list by emailing librarian@lesbian.net.nz with "discussion group mailing list" in the subject line. We look forward to meeting you and hearing what you think!
Jaimie's paintings
The current exhibition is original paintings by Jamie Manhire. Jamie is a local fine arts student who will be known to those who drop in at LILAC on Wednesdays when she volunteers at the desk.
DIY Art Exhibitions at LILAC
A shout out to any lesbian artists wanting to hold an exhibition at LILAC in 2025 - you're welcome to get in touch. Email lilac@lesbian.net.nz.
Digitising The Circle - New Zealand's first lesbian journal
LILAC's collection of The Circle is now at NZ Micrographics for digitisation. In Phase 2 of the project we will work out how to host the digitised versions online and manage access, and comply with any copyright requirements. Part of this will involve seeking agreement from as many original contributors as possible for the material to be made available in this way to our members, or by arrangement to non-members. If you are an original Circle contributor or if you know anyone who is, who might be interested to know about this project, please email us at librarian@lesbian.net.nz.