LGBTQIA2S+ community resources

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Trans Day of Remembrance

November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Explore these reading recommendations in honor of the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
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Resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families

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15 influential LGBTQ+ people of our time

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Book bans are rising. Here’s what you can do.

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Must read Two-Spirit books

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Mar 14

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Mar 14
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

Mar 14

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Mar 14
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

Mar 14

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Sat Mar 14
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space.

Mar 17

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Tue Mar 17
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space.

Mar 17

Queer Youth Club

Tue Mar 17
4:30 PM - 5:30 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.

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