hey!

the benefit at the library on tuesday was a success!
we made $79 for the night. while it would have been
good to see more people there, the folks who came had
a great time. there was awesome music and fantastic
dance moves. plus, we still have little to no
expenses.

there is a zine making workshop at breakdown book
collective this sunday, 4/18 at 2pm. come with your
ideas for a zine or bring the materials for the zine
you're already working on. we'll have lots of zines
for you to peruse to check out various formats of
zines.

also, we still need a volunteer for the 2nd shift this
saturday (3-7pm). yes, i know that i'm not signed up,
but my second job is on weekends now so i put in
volunteer time at other times. also, please sign up
for the future weekends too. if you've volunteered
before, please sign up with your name in all caps and
if you're a new volunteer sign up in lowercase. this
system seems to work...

hope to see you at the library soon.
kelly





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Let me know as I can prob donate a puter that would suffice to do the
sebsite and zine stuff.
  I am new here to this group.

Tell everyone you know! Well, at least in the Denver
area...

Hope to see you there,
kelly


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Rich Mackin & Blair Vail: Live at the Denver Zine
Library!
Monday, May 3, 2004
7pm

Come hear Rich Mackin read from his fantastic zine,
Book of Letters.  BOL is Consumer Defense Corporate
Poetry (or letters written to various companies) and
are sometimes political, usually hilarious, and always
entertaining.  Blair Vail, an amazing poet and
singer/songwriter will also grab your attention with
her live performance!  For more information about the
zine library (and driving directions), check out
http://www.geocities.com/denverzinelibrary
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All copies of OF DREAMS AND SCHEMES 13, 14 and 17 (gen Multimedia),
as well as RULES OF THE GAME 5 (gen Highlander), are on sale for
$10.00 in person, $14.00 (US), $18.00 (Can/Mex) and $19.00
(overseas).  Don't miss out!

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            *Anime and Original*
____________________________________________


MAS-ZINE 5, VOLS. 1 and 2

(available in printed zine and CD formats)  If you like M/M romance
with non-consensual and violent elements, then these slash zines are
for you!  These stories, containing both yaoi and original fiction,
deal with controversial topics like M/M rape, non-consensual sex,
abuse, hurt/comfort and dominant/submissive relationships, set off
with thoughtful themes, creative characterization, skillful style and
plots that'll make your heart pound so hard you'll need to splash
water on yourself afterwards!

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           *Battlestar Galactica*
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THE BATTLE OF MOLUKAI

Molukai was a crossroads planet, approximately midway between the
Colonial Alliance and the Delphian Empire, the center of a vast trade
network that spanned several quadrants.  A single planet with one
natural satellite, circling an old red star, it had been inhabited by
a succession of space-faring non-native sapient species for over
fifty milliennia.  The system maintained a precarious neutrality in
the Colonial-Cylon War, while struggling to retain its independence
from the growing, militaristic Delphian Empire.  But now, a Cylon
force was threatening the system's autonomy; and, to prevent an
outright takeover, the Fifth Colonial Fleet, led by Commander Cain
and the battlestar Pegasus, was ordered to "visit" the beseiged
Molukai on a "goodwill" mission.  What became of that mission -- and
of the Fifth Fleet itself -- is the story of this engrossing gen
novel from Lee Gaul and Sharon Monroe.  Beautifully illustrated by
Joan Hanke Woods, it's an epic tale of adventure, combat, treachery
and heroism.  Don't miss it!


BLUE ONE

The editors of PURPLE AND ORANGE? (soon to be added to our webpage)
were frequently asked to publish "blue" stories (those of a more
adult nature) in their zines, but they resisted, not wanting to
change the focus of that wonderful series.  So they decided to do an
entire zine of "blues" just so these authors would have someplace to
put their adult gen stories!  Come see a side of Apollo, Starbuck,
Boomer and the rest of the Colonials that you've never seen before.
When the lights go out, all bets are off!

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           *Lord of the Rings*
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THE ROAD GOES EVER ON

In this wonderful novel written by Catherine Schlein, the story
follows Pippin and Merry (with the help of Gimli and Legolas)
as they try to keep Sam from leaving Middle Earth for Valinor.  The
fate of the Shire hangs in the balance and the two must enlist the
help of a friend who is very far away.  This is a post-"The Return of
the King" novel that finds a new balance for the Fellowship.  Don't
miss it!


SONS OF THE WHITE TREE

In Gondor, two men's names stand out as bastions of bravery --
Boromir and Faramir.  Brothers in blood as well as brothers in arms,
these men grew up together, sharing childhood lives and adult
consequences.  Written by Susan Bartholomew, the gen stories in this
zine range from when Faramir and Boromir were children to the ends of
their lives, wrapping in and around the movies to show what happened
where the camera *wasn't*.  Don't miss this wonderful zine!

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             *Magnificent 7*
____________________________________________


LEGENDS OF THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 5

Legends get bigger every time they're retold, but every legend has a
kernel of truth and a basis in fact. Come meet the Seven--dodging
bullets, saving each other's lives, and doing things that make them
legends in their own time!  A fantastic slash zine!

____________________________________________

              *Multimedia*
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OF DREAMS AND SCHEMES 19

Includes Lord of the Rings, Highlander, Emergency, Starsky and Hutch,
Real Ghostbusters, Adventure Inc. Planet of the Apes.....and more!
Flights of fancy and tales of dastardly derring-do fill the pages of
this gen anthology zine. Come join in the fun!


STRONG ENOUGH

How strong do the women on our favorite shows dare to be?  Strong
enough!  This gen zine contains stories focused on women who refuse
to back down and refuse to be overwhelmed by the men in their lives.
These stories show that the women can run with the big boys, and look
twice as good doing it!  Proceeds from this gen zine go to the Susan
G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research.  So, buy a
zine, be entertained, and help support a wonderful cause--all at the
same time!

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              *The Sentinel*
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HOME FREE

In this wonderful A/U novel by Stormy Stormheller, with a gorgeous
color cover by Genie Chua, when an insane army general threatens
Cascade with biological terrorism, FBI bio-chem expert Dr. Blair
Sandburg is recruited to help stop him.  To infiltrate the renegade's
command center on Storm Island, a cross-functional incursion team is
formed, among them a menacing and mysterious convict, Jim Ellison.
When the terrorists capture most of the team, Blair must turn to
Ellison to complete the mission. Will Sandburg and Ellison be able to
stop the madman and save Cascade?


SENTRY POST 2
SENTRY POST 3
SENTRY POST 4
SENTRY POST 5
SENTRY POST 6

If you're looking for solid, well-written "Sentinel" stories that
will pull you in with every turn of the page, don't miss these gen
zines!

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               *Song Vids*
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WE'RE TOO SEXY FOR OUR FANDOMS

From Diana Williams comes a collection of song vids that has often
brought con audiences to their feet in cheering and applause.  In
true 'I love *all* fandoms' style, this set includes multimedia clips
ranging from "The Sentinel" to "Lord of the Rings" to "Harry Potter,"
accompanied by some of the hottest songs out there.  Don't miss this
wonderful collection!

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             *Stargate SG-1*
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CHAAPA'AI

When the stargate, or the chaapa'ai, as the Abydonians call it
(pronounced "chap-ah-eye"), opens with a KA-WOOSH!, you never know
who or what is coming through.  Friend or foe, it could be anyone!
Who has access to a stargate and what wonders could they share? In
this amazing gen zine, come along with SG-1 as Jack, Daniel, Sam and
Teal'c explore the universe through the chaapa'ai!

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           *Star Trek (TOS)*
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ANTARES 12

This lovely digest-sized gen zine is dedicated to canonical "Star
Trek" fan fiction.  The contents range from hurt/comfort to
relationship-driven stories, from action/adventure to light-hearted
comedy, and each of the tales continues ANTARES' tradition of
excellence while remaining true to "Star Trek" itself.

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kernel of truth and a basis in fact. Come meet the Seven--dodging
bullets, saving each other's lives, and doing things that make them
legends in their own time!  A fantastic *gen* zine!

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hey kelly.  i agree about the spam.  i've found that if you edit your
settings to have new members approved by you first, it tends to weed out
this sort of thing from happening.  any update on the legal status of the
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sorry for the influx of spam recently. until now, the group has not
been moderated since there has been no reason for it. i just changed
the settings so that each message will be approved by the owners
before going out to you. hopefully, all problems will be corrected
that way. don't worry - we won't be jerks about posting/not posting
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sorry again,
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Another fantastic event at the zine library is coming
up! And we're hoping to see YOU there...

On Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 7pm, Billy of Loop
Distro, Puppy Dave from Chicago and Robb of Overground
Distro will be reading from their fantastic zines at
the Denver Zine Library.

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for more information about the Denver Zine Library and
for driving directions.

Hope to see you there!
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Heyza!

The Denver Zine Library is looking for a new space asap. Due to
zoning issues the city has the crew looking for a new space,
hopefully a small office space in Denver that is open on the weekends.

If you know of any possible spaces please email me quickly.

Thanks much

Stevyn Prothero

Hey folks!

Denver zine librarians, Jamez and Kelly, have recently
been interviewed for National Public Radio’s Weekend
Edition Summer Reading Series.  You can listen to the
interview on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at the following
times on your local NPR station:
Eastern Time: 9:40am and 11:40am
Central Time: 8:40am and 10:40am
Mountain Time: 7:40am and 9:40am
Pacific Time: 6:40am and 8:40am

WESUN is a two-hour show and the summer reading series
portion is going to be towards the end.  If you try to
catch it, I suggest tuning in a bit before the times
above, just in case.

You can also check out the Denver Zine Library at
http://www.geocities.com/denverzinelibrary

Happy listening!
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hi to everyone from john & misun in san francisco.
john just printed up a brand new King-Cat comics &
stories.  King-Cat #63

36 pages. stories of a crane fly, a flying hat, barber
shops, plum blossoms, love and more.

$3 post paid to

John Porcellino
POB 170535
SF, CA 94117

www.king-cat.net

we miss denver & all of you.
this weekend is the sf zine fest, we will have a table
there.  misun went to the l.a. zine fest in july, it
was a small & friendly affair.  lots of fun!

we hope all of you are doing well.
peace, love, hugs,
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Friends:

This is a reminder that this Saturday, December 11,
from 5 pm till midnight, the Denver Zine Library will
celebrate its first anniversary!  This event is free
and open to the public.

An open house will begin at 5pm with food and
beverages, music by Ian Cooke, and will trangress into
zine readings.

Deproduction (Denverevolution's New Video Production
group!) will talk about the media resources available
to zinesters and other DIY folks in Denver.  Local
zinesters from the Yellow Rake, Liz, and the
Derailluer Bike Collective will read and/or distribute
their zines.  Syntax magazine [
http://www.denversyntax.com/ ] will be on hand to
distribute information about their local publication.

7:30 more music!  The Clap and Porlolo will each play
a set and DJ Brian of the Yellow Rake will spin
records and we will all shimmy and shake for DIY
literacy resources in Denver.

Please come.  If you have any questions or know
someone who would like to participate you may contact
me directly at kristy.fenton@...

Thanks!
Kristy Fenton

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Hey zine lovers!

It's been quite a while since anything was posted to this list, but the
denver zine library is alive and well and full of fun.  this wednesday
(2/9) we had an organizational meeting, and here's what we talked about:

upcoming events - Shawn Granton (Ten Foot Rule) is doing a DIY Comics
Workshop on Saturday, March 12, at 3pm.  The Tranny Roadshow will be on
Saturday, March 26, (time undetermined).

copy machine - we got a working copy machine donated to the library!  it
hasn't been delivered yet but will soon be in the space, so that zines
really can be made here from start to finish and so that you can buy cheap
copies that support a place you care about.

nonprofit status - a couple months ago, we filed the articles of
incorporation to become a 501(c)3 nonprofit.  we have 18 months from the
time of doing that to turn in our full application for nonprofit status.
this weekend we will look over the application in depth and make a plan to
get that done asap.

board of directors - part of the nonprofit thing means we need an official
board of directors with at least 5 members.  Kristy, Kelly, and Jamez are
definitely on the board and there are a couple other people who might be.
if you're interested in being part of the organizing board for the
library, let us know.

membership - we are going to launch a membership program this spring.  for
small fees, members will receive benefits such as free copies,
subscriptions to the newsletter, t-shirts, membership cards, and/or
subsciptions to the "zine of the month".

volunteer training - to help avoid possible confusion, new volunteers will
not be left alone in the library until they have worked 2 or 3 full shifts
with an established volunteer.

planning meetings - there used to be regular planning meetings and those
have fallen away in recent months, but we are resuming bimonthly meetings.
  if you would be interested in attending and have a preference on days or
times, let us know before we set a schedule.  meetings are relaxed and
usually involve food.  also, we would like to have a joint meeting with
the breakdown collective to help build that relationship and discuss ways
for the two spaces to work together.

website - the website is desperately in need of updating.  kristy will
contact kelly and bart for help/training to get it back on track.

fundraising - the library needs money badly!  we are going to contact
relevant local businesses to request sponsorship - i.e. one month's rent,
$120 - and offer them advertising in the newsletter as one benefit of
sponsorship.  also we need to hold more events that don't take an excess
of planning time.  we may contact the hi-dive about doing another benefit
there.  also we will look into the posibility of running an occasional
field canvass after 501(c)3 status has been attained.

newsletter - the february issue of the newsletter has not yet been
completed and needs to be pulled together this weekend.

outreach - we need volunteers to help teach zine-making workshops as part
of the community outreach through The Other Side Arts.  also, we will
contact local zinesters (like some of you) to offer that they can use the
library for zine release parties when they have new publications.

other - we need to set up a bank account, check into donations of copier
ink, move another book shelf into the space, organize and catalog like crazy...



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February Newsletter

I apologize for the lateness of this newsletter. Today is February 16,
this should have been out around the first, and overall we try to keep
true the deadlines we set. We are however, a completely volunteer run
community lending library and well, the volunteer power hasn’t been too
strong of late. We need your help. Please stop by and see how you can get
involved. Use the Library and spread the word. A library meeting this past
week declared an all out action plan to step up the operation of the
library, heads together we’re committed to meeting all of our deadlines.

The Denver Zine Library welcomes Weston to our volunteer crew. Thank you
for your cataloging work, organizing a benefit concert [March 5], and for
scoring a XEROX machine, our first. Not only did Weston win the Xerox
machine, he attempted to resurrect it from it’s basement grave with some
friends – now that’s tough! But power muscle in place, the Xerox machine
is still in some woman’s basement not being used.

If anyone has free access to a moving company or any of the ramps used to
move large machines, please contact the library, because we could use some
help resolving this issue.

Weston, you’re the volunteer of the month, congratulations. Also, thank
you Jamez for all of your hard work at the library these past couple of
weeks and for committing to finish our 501C3 application [with the hope
that we may one day canvass for the library together].

Membership:

At the action meeting we decided we’re going to start a Denver Zine
Library Membership sustainer. With membership you will get a monthly
newsletter, a specified number of free copies a month, a t-shirt, and a
library card. You do not need a membership to check out zines! We’re also
starting a zine of the month distribution to thin out our doubles. DZL
Membership and the Zine of the Month Club will each have a timeline of six
months. More information to come –

Upcoming EVENTS: Events are free, with a suggested donation to the
library, and are held at the library.

Saturday March 5, 7 pm:
   Strangers Die Everyday
   Moth Eater
   Humble Ary
   Members of Porlolo, Erin and Joe

Thursday March 10, 7pm
   Bicycle video night at the zine library with Shawn Granton and his
   bicycle videos from Portland. Bring food if it is vegan. Check out
   zines, talk to Shawn, and watch some video.

Saturday March 12, 3 pm:
   Shawn Granton of Ten Foot Rule
   DIY Comix Workshop. Learn how to make your own comic. Various
   techniques will be demonstrated! Shawn Granton has been self-publishing
   comics for over ten years.

Saturday March 12, 8 pm:
   Ransom Zine and Yellow Rake Release Party! Readings by Jason Flores
   -Williams, Lenny, and Brian C. Polk, DJs and fun times -

Saturday March 26, 7pm
   TRANNY ROAD SHOW: Kelly and Jamez, zinesters and founders of the DZL
   have organized this tour. The show will include performance art, spoken
   word, dance, comedy, music, storytelling, and more, and will be
   followed with discussion and workshops. Check out
   www.trannyroadshow.org for more info.

Special thanks to Jeff Ball and the Other Side Arts, Eduardo, Kristy,
Kelly, Alex [Altron], Weston, Paul Kane, Devin, Jamez, all of our
supporters, zinesters, dedicated and real activists who don’t get thanked
nearly enough, and to all those who donate zine collections, time and
energy, thoughtful letter exchange, free coffee and copies, and other
things. You’re all rad and we love you.

Contact: PO 13826 Denver, CO 80201

We are located inside the Other Side Arts at 1644 Platte Street, downtown.


Hours: Sat./Sun. 1-5 pm, or by appointment.

Email: dzl@...






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The Denver Zine Library won Westword's first annual
Literary Arts MasterMind Award, which comes with a
$4,000 prize. There were a total of 5 prizes awarded
to individuals and organizations for changing the
creative and cultural landscape of Denver.

This unprecedented amount of money validates all of
the work that our volunteers have done trying to
establish ourselves in our city.  Since December 2003
when it opened, the library has functioned as an
independent space that provides over 5,400 zines for
loan, sends resources to people out of state, hosts
all ages events, offers volunteer opportunities and
literacy outreach and education, and is committed to a
DIY existence.

The award opens up myriad opportunities for our future
capacity. It's up to us now to seize this big break
and make the best of it.

Please come celebrate the win with us on Saturday
March 5, 8 pm. This event is free. Donations for the
library will be accepted at the door and may include:
Cash Money, zines, blank t-shirts or sweatshirts [for
screen printing], zine supplies – staplers, paper,
office supplies, free copy cards, and other precious
gifts of the trade.

A Dog Paloma
Motheater
Strangers Die Everyday
(The) Kindercide
Humble Ary

There might be food, juice and soda!

Email me to dzl@... to get involved.
Check out our website – currently under construction
but not for much longer - www.denverzinelibrary.org.
Stop by the library on Sat. or Sun. from 1-5 pm, and
bring your ideas, zine, lunch, band demo, whatever. We
open the library at other times too, you can email me
to make an appointment. We are currently located at
1644 Platte Street, downtown, inside the Other Side
Arts.

Our deepest appreciation to: the Westword and Jason
Heller, Anthony Camera, Patty Calhoun, Ben B. for
pulling a late night with me at Kinko's, Kelly, Jamez,
the Other Side Arts and all of the resources they
provide, all those out there writing, drawing, making,
and self publishing, sweet donations, our volunteer
crew, and people who use the library.

Also, thank you to the people, groups, and spaces that
work equally as hard or more to keep our communities
healthy, creative, inspired, and active and that know
firsthand the rare recognition of awards like this
one. Especially in Denver: Breakdown Book Collective,
RAAP, Brother Jeff's Cultural Center, Derailer Bike
Collective, Lady Fest
Out West, Monkey Mania, Deproduction, the Other Side
Arts, Cafe Nuba, Rainbow Alley, the Spot, dedicated
activists, on and on and on, etc. -

a million ways, if we could, thank you.




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Just a quick note to let you all know that
registration for the Second Annual Madison Zine Fest
is now open! Tables are available for just $5 plus two
copies of your zine. The preliminary schedule for the
Fest is now up on the website, and stay tuned for
further updates in the coming weeks and months.
For more info, see: www.madisonzinefest.org

Questions?
contact Alycia at: librarian@...

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Denver Zine Library Meeting Minutes 9/14:

· Incorporation

The status of the incorporation process is that Kristy
has read up on the NOLO press How to Form a Nonprofit
Corporation and will stop by the Secretary of State’s
office this week to pick up the official application.
Kelly has committed to reading and reviewing the
application in parts as it is written.  The goal for
finishing the application is the end of October at
which time we will seek out a lawyer to review the
final application and then submit it for approval to
the state.

We talked about the advantages and disadvantages of
incorporating.  The advantages are that we will become
eligible for grants and other sources of support,
which will increase our capacity to run outreach
projects in Denver, possibly develop an internship
program, purchase property for a permanent location
through a capitol campaign, and act as an umbrella
organization for other projects to receive funding
and/or in-kind support.  The major disadvantage of
becoming a nonprofit is that now the government can
scrutinize every detail of our existence by looking at
our books, we now face loads of record and
bookkeeping, and must develop and maintain an
organizational structure.

· Communication

The Denver Zine Library needs to put out more regular
email and updates on our yahoo email list.  We also
decided we’ll start collecting email addresses at zine
library and related community events.

Kelly is committed to updating the website after
Kristy messed it up and never fixed it!  As the
cataloging gets finished, we will update the online
catalogue and look for a way to possibly print it up
double sided for cheap.   An email will go out to
inform people that our website and online catalogue
are updated.

· Materials Check Out Book

Our materials checkout book has gone missing.  If
anyone has seen it, please contact the library
immediately – dzl@... - we have
almost two years of tracking information in this book
and not all of it is backed up!  We will start backing
up checked out materials on a computer, but not the
community computer at TOSA because often files are
deleted.  For now, we will back up information on
Kristy or Kelly’s computers.

· Maintaining a Community PA

Since we purchased the PA system from Double Entendre,
we’ve made it available to groups and individuals as a
community resource.  We’re now realizing that we won’t
be able to afford to keep it maintained without the
support of all those who use it.  So, we’ve decided to
charge a small fee for use that would go in an
envelope and be used only for the maintenance of the
system [microphones, cables, whatever else].  We
decided on $5-15 sliding scale for individuals, $15-25
for bands, and $20-40 for organizations.  These prices
are negotiable and any input is welcome!

· Moving

Last month we were approached by TOSA to discuss
defining the zine library space.  As of now, we are
paying rent and occupying part of a community space
for the resident artists at TOSA.  After this was
brought to our attention and some issues worked out,
we decided to begin to look for a new space that might
accommodate our needs a little bit better.  So far,
Michael and Kristy have lightly canvassed the Capitol
Hill and Park Hill – East Colfax area, but haven’t
found anything.  We are sensitive to gentrification,
and will not perpetuate it.  We are exploring the
option of partnering with other organizations that
might also need space, and even starting new projects
for space [a community kitchen, a vegan pizza
cooperative, record cooperative, etc.].

At the meeting we discussed the importance of
utilizing community networks to find a space, instead
of relying on property owners only.  Sarah mentioned
that there might be some companies or individuals
who’d be willing to give a discount on rent to
non-profit organizations.  We are committed to
exploring collaborations, and myriad ideas about space
and projects.

· Volunteering

We’re having an internal training for all existing DZL
volunteers the week of 9/19.  If you’ve volunteered
for us but haven’t in the past few months, please
come!  A date has not been set yet and we are
flexible!  Contact Kristy directly at
kristy.fenton@...

· Outreach

The DZL is assisting Brandi, a creative writing
instructor, to teach a writing program to a small
group of girls at Exclesior Youth Center on D.I.Y.
culture and zines.  At this time we’re providing
Brandi with materials and resources and discussing
arranging a trip to the library and providing some dzl
volunteers to speak to the girls about writing zines.
The program will culminate in the participants
publishing and distributing their own zine, and
hopefully donating copies to our library.

· Madison Zine Fest

Some of Denver wants to go.  The fest is October 15th
from 11 am- 6pm.  More information can be found at
madisonzinefest.org.  Amtrak tickets from Denver to
Chicago one-way on the Zephyr are $82.  We might be
able to go cheaper than that with a group discount.
We would catch a ride with Chicago to Madison.  Keep
in touch.

Sorry for the length.  Next time I’ll put in a funny
picture for entertainment.  SPECIAL THANKS to Sarah
for coming to our meeting!  We love you Sarah.  Kristy
kept minutes.

Fin.

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MADISON ZINE FEST 2005 PRESS RELEASE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY

THE SECOND ANNUAL MADISON ZINE FEST PLANNED AT THE
FOURTH ANNUAL WISCONSIN BOOK FESTIVAL OCTOBER
14TH-16TH, 2005

Announcing the complete schedule of the 2005 Madison
Zine Fest!!!

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

For More information, consult www.madisonzinefest.org

Madison, Wisconsin—October 2005

Josh MacPhee: Art and Politics
Friday, October 14, 4:00pm
734 Gallery, 734 University Avenue
Join us for the official kickoff of the Second Annual
Madison Zine Fest. Josh MacPhee of justseeds.org and
Stencil Pirates will present a lecture on street art,
stencil graffiti and political artwork. Josh will lead
a stencil workshop (weather allowing) and will exhibit
a collection of political prints which are a part of
the Celebrate People's History poster project, which
will also be on display after the fest at the 734
Gallery.
Sponsors: Associated Students of Madison, The Madison
Infoshop

Welcome Zinesters Potluck
Friday, October 14, 7:00pm
Lothlorien Co-op 244 W. Lakelawn Place (608)256-6080
The Lothlorien housing co-op is hosting this potluck
in celebration of zines and the Madison Zine Fest.
Come down to the lake and bring a friend, a dish to
pass and a zine to share.

The Madison Zine Fest
Saturday, October 15, 11:00am-6:00pm
Open Book Cafe inside College Library that is part of
Helen C White Hall, 600 North Park Street
(608)262-3245
Zinesters will be selling, trading and sharing their
self-published works at this all-day festival. Over 30
individual and collective zine makers from Madison and
throughout the nation will be participating. For
specific information on participants, see the
Participants page. Part craft fair, convention and
symposium, feel free to come and peruse our
exhibitions to learn more about zines and the latest
in underground publishing.
Sponsors: see
http://www.madisonzinefest.org/Sponsors.htm

Zinesters Stitching Workshop
Saturday, October 15, 12:00 noon
Ethnic Studies Room inside College Library that is
part of Helen C White Hall, 600 North Park Street
(608)262-3245
Learn to divorce yourself from your long-arm stapler
and spice up your next zine with a variety of pamphlet
stitching and binding techniques. Tracy Honn of the
Silver Buckle Press and Carey Watters will share their
knowledge of book arts as well as examine different
methods of constructing zines. Bring along your work
to bind or come ready to learn a few new tricks.
Sponsor: The Silver Buckle Press

The Zine Scene
Saturday, October 15, 2:00pm
Ethnic Studies Room inside College Library that is
part of Helen C White Hall, 600 North Park Street
(608)262-3245
Local and National zine creators will describe their
experiences creating, publishing and distributing
zines. Still not sure what a zine is? Join us to learn
more about zines, and details of the do-it-yourself
publishing. With participants Joe Biel and Alex Wrekk
of Microcosm Publishing, Michelle of Echo Zine Distro,
and Billy of Loop Distro

Rhymes with Bean: A Screening of Zine Documentaries in
Collaboration with Starlight Cinema and Free Speech TV
Saturday, October 15, 8:00pm
Memorial Union, check "Today in the Union" (TITU) for
room location (608)265-3000
Films: $100 and a T-Shirt (new edit) by Joe Biel of
Microcosm Publishing, Philly Zine Fest DVD by Bob
Sheirs, Madison Zine Fest Video and Chris Dodge
Jumping Video by Ryan Stacy, and SourceCode.
This screening of homemade documentaries will
highlight the history of zines and describe the
current zine scene. The program will feature
interviews with zine-makers, footage of zine events
throughout the nation, and even films created last
year at the 2004 Madison Zine Fest as well as free
giveaways from sponsor, Madison Campaign for Free
Speech on Cable TV.
Sponsors: Madison Campaign for Free Speech on Cable
TV, Starlight Cinema

Zines in the Classroom: How to Combine Independent
Publications with Pupils
Sunday, October 16,12:00pm
Madison Public Library's Central Branch, 201 West
Mifflin Street (608)266-6300
Our panelists will share their experiences using zines
as educational tools in the classroom to analyze
media, find new forms of expression, and explore
alternatives.Come to hear the stories of Tom Eland of
Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Denise
Aulik, Malcolm Shabazz City High School and Joe Austin
of UW-Milwaukee
Sponsors: The Center for Instructional Materials and
Computing (CIMC) , The Madison Public Library

Zinebrarianship: How the Smallest Underground
Publications can Reinvigorate your Library
Sunday, October 16, 2:00pm
Madison Public Library's Central Branch, 201 West
Mifflin Street (608)266-6300
Why should zines be collected in our libraries? Why
are they important? Join three zine librarian
activists:Sanford Berman, former Head Cataloger at
Hennepin County Library, Jenna Freedman of Barnard
College, and Milo Miller of the Queer Zine Archive
Project who will explain the marvels of zines and
their significance within our culture and our library
collections. These three experts will discuss their
projects digitizing zines, creating a women’s studies
zine collection and cataloging these materials.
Sponsors: The Center for the History of Print Culture
in Modern America, The Center for Instructional
Materials and Computing (CIMC), The Madison Public
Library, The School of Library and Information Studies

Reading and Open Mic, Hosted by Randy Stern
Sunday, October 16, 7:00pm Sunday (sign up starts at
6:30)
Mother Fool's Coffee House 1101 Williamson Street
(608)259-1301
As a closing for the Madison Zine Fest, Randy Stern
will host a reading and Open Mic.  Signup is at
6:30pm. A former Madisonian, Minneapolis-based writer,
poet, and gay activist, Randy Stern, will read from
his book of poetry, The Boy From Reseda. Randy's
poetry often looks at life from the perspective of a
man who "did not fit the 'ideal' stereotype of gay
culture." Sometimes witty and brash, at other times
soulful and serene, Randy's writing shows more of the
rough edges of personal triumph, struggles,
acceptance, and hope.




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The Denver Zine Library is now the cutest darn toddler
you'll ever see. At two years old, we now have over
6,500 zines from all over the world.

To celebrate, join us for a delicious vegan potato bar
(complete with baked, mashed and fried potatoes).
Listen to local zinesters read from their zines. Then,
compete in a delightful round of badminton.

Sunday, December 11th, 6pm
1644 Platte Street
www.denverzinelibrary.org

Donations accepted.
All ages. Go team.



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Denver Zine Library Staff Meeting Minutes, December 4,
2005

At this meeting we discussed five topics: cataloging,
moving, completing our nonprofit application,
volunteer training, and fundraising.

1. Catalogue:  Kelly has catalogued over 1,000 zines
since returning from Chicago this summer [!].  We now
have approximately 6,500 zines and will update the
catalogue online this month.  Kristy and Kelly will
meet with outside tech help to determine if investing
money in an online database is feasible.  It is
definitely necessary, as the current cut-and-paste
process utilized to update our catalogue is arduous,
to say the least.

As a result of all of the cataloguing, we’ve have a
good size collection of zine doubles, which Kristy,
Vance, and Kelly will organize and arrange to trade
with other zine libraries in the states.

Kristy and Kelly will develop an excel spreadsheet for
checked out library materials.

2. Moving:  Michael has been talking with Wax Trax
record store about renting out the former Across the
Trax space that just recently closed this month.  The
owners have requested a proposal from the zine
library, which will be finished up this week and
submitted to them.  Many meetings will have to happen
before anything is decided, but we are very excited
about this possible collaboration!

3. Nonprofit application:  our nonprofit application
is almost complete.  We discussed the structure for
the board of directors, our final piece.  Eamon Tewell
has agreed to sit on our Board, thank you Eamon!  We
talked about inviting other people to sit on our board
and have committed to writing up this final
application piece and submitting invitations with the
requirement language to these people this month.  We
would like to have our first official board meeting in
January 2006.

4. Our next volunteer training will happen on Monday
December 12 at 7 pm.  We decided not to publicize this
and expect to conduct an internal training for
existing volunteers; however, if someone would like to
be trained who has never volunteered with us before,
it would be appropriate [and appreciated] if they came
to this training.

5. Fundraisers:  right now we are focusing on December
11th – our two year anniversary!   Additionally, there
is a possibility of having a fundraiser after hours at
the Esquire theatre.  We will screen a movie at
midnight during the week and collect donations, eat
popcorn.

A reminder:  December iith, this Sunday, at 6pm: PARTY
and OPEN HOUSE!  Baked Potato Bar, Badminton, and zine
readings!  All ages, always.  Please spread the word.
Donations will be collected at the door.


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Friends of the Library:

This is a reminder that this Saturday, February 11th,
the Hi-Dive is hosting the third annual Off the Wall
80's Prom. This year, it will benefit the Denver Zine Library.
Featuring DJs Jason and Al and a set by the Breezy
Porticos.

Please come out and support your favorite library and
love.

$5 suggested at the door.  Unfortunately this event is
not all ages.

7 S. Broadway.

Email us for more information at dzl@...

1st Annual Denver Zine Fest!

Saturday, March 11th
10am – 6pm

MATTER
2132 Market Street
Denver, CO

A zine is a self-published small press publication
about a social, political, personal, or artistic
subject. If you are interested in learning how to make
your own zine, or want to trade or sell yours - please
come!

This is a FREE event to vendors and attendees.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET A TABLE DUDES. GOT SOME
WRITING/INFO/LOVE/OTHER TO SHARE? DO IT!

FREE Workshops on

Screenprinting
Videography
Book Binding
and
Letterpress!

1st Annual Denver Zine Fest!

Saturday, March 11th
10am – 6pm

MATTER
2132 Market Street
Denver, CO

A zine is a self-published small press publication
about a social, political, personal, or artistic
subject. If you are interested in learning how to make
your own zine, or want to trade or sell yours - please
come!

This is a FREE event to vendors and attendees.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET A TABLE DUDES. GOT SOME
WRITING/INFO/LOVE/OTHER TO SHARE? DO IT!

FREE Workshops on

Screenprinting
Videography
Book Binding
and
Letterpress!

Spread the word!!

For more info, check out http://www.denverzinefest.com



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Thanks for creating this group to honor zine culture in Denver.
Thanks to Stevyn and Kelly of Ironfeather for putting on such an
inspiring event. And thanks to those that attended my documentary
filmmaking workshop at the zinefest. These days, video can be another
form of zine.  If anyone would like help or guidance making a film
please let me know and I will help however I can.

Babushka