Show Your PRIDE During the Month of June

Submitted by kdeweese on June 4, 2018 - 12:51pm

Whether you celebrate LGBT Pride Month, GLBT Book Month, or myriad other options, June is a great month to celebrate the rainbow of diversity.

The Sonoma County Library strives to represent and reflect the experiences of all people in our county and beyond. Gaining perspective can lead to a greater sense of empathy and a stronger community. Wherever you are on the spectrum or rainbow, we are here to serve you. Whether you identify with these groups or not, we would like to challenge you to go to one of our events, pick up a book (or eBook), listen to an eAudiobook, or watch a DVD. We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning (and more!) lives and experiences that that offer incredible value, strength, and love to our world.

“Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots were a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.” - Library of Congress

June is GLBT Book Month™ Starting in 2015, the American Library Association will mark GLBT Book Month™, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. - American Library Association

From Sonoma County to San Francisco Pride--we’re your one stop shop for LGBTQI+ events, information, literature, and entertainment! Curious? Scroll down or Ask Us!

Events:

SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB:

Queer There and Everywhere: 23 people who changed the world
(Copies of this book are available for pickup at the Sebastopol Regional Library)

Wednesday, June 27th at 6PM, Sebastopol Regional Library

TOGETHER AT THE TABLE

The LGBTQI experience is the topic for May and June for our Together at the Table initative. Visit the Together at the Table learning spaces at each branch of the Sonoma County Library to learn more, download our Resource Sheet, and check out materials curated for this project.

Also, join us for a community conversations with experts from local organizations such as Positive Images, LGBTQ Connection, and the SSU Department of Women’s and Gender Studies. Learn how you can get involved, and share your voice on this important topic:

LGBT DISPLAYS

Each branch of the Sonoma County Library has a unique display to highlight and recognize the lives and literature that we are celebrating this June!

Resources:

LGBTQ+ Resource Guide - This limited resource list provides perspectives on LGBTQI rights, history, experiences, relationships, and culture.
LGBTQ + Materials List - The materials on this list offer people of all ages opportunities to dig deeper into the topic of LGBTQI from LGBTQI history and rights to understanding the LGBTQI experience, relationships and culture.
LGBTQ Connection - Napa & Sonoma: LGBTQ Connection, an initiative fueled by youth and other emerging leadership, fosters a healthier, more vibrantly diverse and inclusive community.
LGBTQ Support Groups (Positive Images)
Trans Support Groups (Positive Images)
Hotlines (Positive Images)
The Trevor Project 24/7 Lifeline - (TEENS) The Trevor Project offers the largest safe social networking community for LGBTQ youth, best practice suicide prevention educational trainings, resources for youth and adults, and advocacy initiatives.