Name: Soulmate As A Verb: Poems by Kelsey L. Smoot
Start: 2026-05-17T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Bureau of General Services—Queer Division

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Kelsey L. Smoot reads from his debut collection DOPAMINE, bringing the powerful lyricism of Soulmate As A Verb to life. The afternoon includes conversation with visual artist and printmaker, creating space for the kind of intimate literary exchange that happens best in a room full of people who get it.

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On Sunday, May 17th at 3:00 PM, Kelsey L. Smoot reads from his debut collection DOPAMINE, bringing the powerful lyricism of Soulmate As A Verb to life.

Kelsey L. Smoot reads from his debut collection DOPAMINE, bringing the powerful lyricism of Soulmate As A Verb to life. The afternoon includes

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The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division (BGSQD) is Manhattan's only queer bookstore, located in Room 210 of The LGBT Community Center at 208 West 13th Street in New York City. The venue serves as a cultural hub dedicated to LGBTQ literature, history, and community resources, offering a curated selection of queer-focused books and materials. Open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1 to 7 PM, BGSQD hosts regular in-person and virtual events, art exhibitions, and community programming that celebrate queer voices and lesbian theory.

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