National Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and celebrates the strength, diversity, and resilience of LGBTQIA+ communities nationwide. Throughout June, the Library District is hosting a vibrant lineup of events and programs, opens a new window across our branches, offering opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate.
You’ll also find staff‑curated LGBTQIA+ reading recommendations, films, and online resources, opens a new window available 24/7 on TheLibraryDistrict.org with your library card. If you haven’t gotten your FREE card yet, it only takes a minute to #GetCarded on our website, opens a new window and unlock instant access to thousands of titles, streaming content, and educational tools that deepen your understanding of Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ history.
Our 2026 celebration invites everyone to explore stories that inspire, uplift, and reflect the many voices that make our community stronger.
Featured Events:
June 3: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Spring Valley Library |
June 4: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Rainbow Library June 5: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Windmill Library June 11: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Rainbow Library June 12: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Spring Valley Library June 18: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Rainbow Library June 25: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Rainbow Library |
Queer Comedy Night | Be Proud & Laugh Out Loud June 5: 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. | Windmill Library |
June 6: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | West Charleston Library |
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Drop in STEAM - Kindness Clips June 9: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library June 10: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library June 11: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library June 12: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library June 13: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library |
June 13: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library June 13: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library June 13: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library June 13: 3:10 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Blue Diamond Library |
View all the upcoming LGBTQIA+ events here!, opens a new window
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Staff Recommendations:
Just in time for Pride Month check out this Queer cozy mysteries where everything is cozy for everyone but the victim. This is my favorite genre!!!
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Check out these terrifying recommendations for Books and Bao
Enjoy these queer retellings of Jane Austen's works.
These books range anywhere between light hearted and funny to realistic with all the "feels."
Try out a new format and give these LGBTQIA+ fiction audiobooks a listen!
Take a listen to these LGBTQIA+ memoirs, biographies, essays, and histories!
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