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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Oct 24

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Oct 24
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 24

Rainbow Family Storytime with Special Guest LadyBerri!

Sat Oct 24
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Belmont Library

Celebrate spooky season with this fun storytime, featuring special guest drag performer LadyBerri Matthews. Feel free to wear a costume or dress up as you like!

Oct 24

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Oct 24
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 27

Queer Youth Club

Tue Oct 27
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.

Oct 27

Rainbow Family Pajama Storytime

Tue Oct 27
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!

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