Celebrating the Rainbow During Pride Month In June

 

2022 (June 1-30)

What does pride mean to you? Do you have a special coming out story? In celebration of Pride Month, the Library invites you to add your story to the Gail Borden Public Library Community Collection on Biblioboard. Everyone’s story is unique and we welcome anecdotes, poems, drawings, paintings, videos, and songs that spotlight your journey. Thank you in advance for helping us build this special collection. Submit your story here.

 

Pride Month 2023 info coming soon!

We are proud to offer engaging programs for all ages as well as a photography and art exhibit on the Main Library’s 2nd floor. Book displays will be on both floors. Please look for programs marked “Celebrating the Rainbow” during June.

 

Celebrating the Rainbow

What does pride mean to you? Do you have a special coming out story? In celebration of Pride Month, the Library invites you to add your story to the Gail Borden Public Library Community Collection on Biblioboard. Everyone’s story is unique and we welcome anecdotes, poems, drawings, paintings, videos, and songs that spotlight your journey. Thank you in advance for helping us build this special collection. Submit your story here.



 

Terms and Pronouns
Pride Flags
A Sample of Pride History
 

2022 Events

Rainbow Family Storytime
Celebrating Pride Month!

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Saturday, June 4 | 11 – 11:30 am
 
All ages. Join us for a storytime celebrating Pride Month! We’ll read LGBTQ+ themed stories, make a rainbow craft and embark on a pride parade around the library!
 

Autistic Pride Day Storytime

Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Friday, June 17 | 4 – 4:30 pm
 
All ages. Join us for a sensory friendly storytime celebrating Autistic Pride Day. We'll read stories featuring neurodivergent characters, including LGBTQ+ inclusive stories in celebration of Pride Month. Best of all, we'll have fun with sensory play!
 

Pride Movie Matinee
Celebrating the Rainbow - Cancelled

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 
Sunday, June 19 | 1:30 – 4 pm
 
For adults. Enjoy a cinematic masterpiece of the LGBTQIA+ genre and a friendly discussion afterwards. Title to be announced soon.

 

 

Rainbow 101: An LGBTQIA+ Intro
Celebrating the Rainbow! 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms 
Sunday, June 12 | 2 – 3:30 pm
 
For adults. What do the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for? Learn about the rainbow of gender expression, sexual orientation and pride flags in this affirming, educational program. 
Please register!
 

Pride Rocks, Pride Art, & Pride Galore! 

Main Library Youth Center
June 4 - June 30

All ages. Display your family friendly pride rocks, pride art, and more in the library's display case! Bring your pride items and your completed Sign-Up Sheet to the main library Youth Center Desk. For more information, CLICK HERE to download the Sign-Up Sheet.
 
 

 

LGBTQ+ Artists Showcase



 

 

Booklists

Dive into a wonderful story with a wonderful spectrum of LGBTQ+ characters! Click the title of each booklist to check out the rainbowtastic books available at the library.