Pride: love makes a family

Pride season at Multnomah County Library is a special time to celebrate our local queer community, with events and programs at a variety of locations in May, June and July. Plus, we have year-round programming for the LGBTQIA2S+ community!
Join us for joyful events for the whole family, storytimes, crafts, book displays, a table at the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and much more.

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All 2SLGBTQIA+ events

Sep 26

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Sep 26
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Sep 26

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Sep 26
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Sep 26

Teens: Learn to Sew a Tote Bag!

Sat Sep 26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Teens in grades 6-12: have you always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine?

Sep 29

Queer Youth Club

Tue Sep 29
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Albina Library

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Sep 29

Rainbow Family Pajama Storytime

Tue Sep 29
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun!

Sep 29

Rainbow Family Pajama Storytime

Tue Sep 29
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Belmont Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun!

Sep 29

Rainbow Family Playtime

Tue Sep 29
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Northwest Library

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other LGBTQ+ and ally families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr.

Oct 3

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Oct 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Oct 3

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Oct 3
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Oct 6

Rainbow Family Pajama Storytime

Tue Oct 6
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun!

Oct 6

Rainbow Family Playtime

Tue Oct 6
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Northwest Library

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other LGBTQ+ and ally families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr.