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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Events

Mar 7

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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 7

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Northwest 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 7

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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 7

Family Maker Time

Sat Mar 7
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Every participant (child, teen, or adult) must sign up in advance to reserve a spot. No library card required. All materials are provided.

Mar 10

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Tue Mar 10
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.

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