Pride: reading queer

Pride 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.
A frog on top of a loudspeaker and a buffalo wearing earrings next to text that says Pride reading queer.

Celebrate Pride 2025 with the library!

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

Apr 4

Adult Maker Time

Sat Apr 4
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Every participant must sign up in advance to reserve their spot. No library card required. All materials are provided. Registration opens three weeks in advance.

Apr 4

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Apr 4
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

Apr 4

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Apr 4
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

Apr 7

Queer Youth Club

Tue Apr 7
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.

Apr 7

Family Maker Time

Tue Apr 7
6:00 PM - 7:30 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.

Apr 7

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Apr 7
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Capitol Hill 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

Apr 8

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Wed Apr 8
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.

Apr 10

Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!

Fri Apr 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.

Apr 11

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Apr 11
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

Apr 11

Family Pride Story Hour with Special Guest Poison Waters!

Sat Apr 11
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
North Portland Library

This Family Pride Story Hour is a queer-led and LGBTQ+-themed story and dance party where LGBTQ+ families can share and connect in community. Parents, caregivers and children from birth to age

Apr 11

Family Pride Story Hour with Special Guest Lady Berri!

Sat Apr 11
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Kenton Library

This Family Pride Story Hour is a queer-led and LGBTQ+-themed dance party where LGBTQ+ families can share and connect in community. Parents, caregivers and children from birth to age 6, will e

All 2SLGBTQIA+ events

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.