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Customers rummage through a selection of books at Mosiacs bookstore and resource center in American Fork on March 1, 2025.

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Tara Lipsyncki, a Utah drag queen and owner of Mosaics bookstore in Provo, is pictured Saturday, April 13, 2024, inside her business, which was the target of a bomb threat that day.

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Painted images on the window pane of Mosaics bookstore in Provo are shown Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

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An inspirational poster is shown at Mosaics Community Bookstore and Venue in Provo on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

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After existing in various spaces in Utah County, Mosaics, a bookstore and resource center aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ communities, has announced it will close its physical location later this month.

Mosaics, which also served as the headquarters for the United Drag Alliance, opened the doors at its American Fork location back in March after relocating from its previous site in Provo.

According to a press release published to Facebook on Aug. 26, Mosaics will end its brief stint at the American Fork center on Sept. 27, and the nonprofit organization will transition to a “fully mobile model.” It plans to continue providing resources, advocacy and community support across Utah.

As previously reported by the Daily Herald, Mosaics has faced multiple bomb threats made toward its Provo bookstore, including personal threats reportedly aimed at co-founder Tara Lipsyncki. 

Despite the alleged threats, the organization said it has stood defiantly in providing a safe space for people of all backgrounds.

Mosaics barely escaped closure in late 2024, as the organization faced overwhelming financial hardships, the Daily Herald reported last November.

In last month’s release, a specific reason for the center’s closure wasn’t revealed, but Lipsyncki said the decision “was not made lightly.”

She went on to say that while the work has been meaningful, it has come at a cost.

“For two years, I have volunteered more than 100 hours a week without pay,” a statement in the release reads. “While this work has been deeply meaningful, it has taken a toll on my health and my family.”

Lipsyncki added that the transition helps keep her well-being safe while ensuring the organization remains a vital resource in Utah County and beyond.

Mosaics plans to boost its presence at various local events, pride festivals in rural areas and other community events. The organization also hopes to offer financial resources to LGBTQ+ individuals through its grant program.

“We will continue to fight for those the system leaves behind–those who don’t fit the mold other organizations require, and those who need resources the most,” Lipsyncki said in the release.

Mosaics is looking for volunteer help as it continues its outreach efforts. Those who want more information can visit mosaicsutah.com.