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LGBTQ+ Resources

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Welcome!

The San José Public Library is committed to creating affirming and welcoming spaces for all members of our community. Through our programs and collections we celebrate LGBTQ+ voices and members in our community. As information providers, we are poised to provide access to community organizations and resources for those in need, especially for our youth in need of help.

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Organizations Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community

Local and national organizations offering support services to the LGBTQ+ community, particularly youth.

LGBTQ+ Reading Lists

Covers of LGBTQ+ picture books

Children's Picture Books

Covers of LGBTQ+ fiction for teens

Teen Fiction

Covers of LGBTQ+ non-fiction for teens

Teen Non-Fiction

Covers of LGBTQ+ graphic novels for teens

Graphic Novels for Teens

Covers of LGBTQ+ fiction for adults

Adult Fiction

Covers of LGBTQ+ non-fiction for adults

Adult Non-Fiction

Covers of LGBTQ+ picture books in Spanish

Libros ilustrados en español para niños y sus familias

Covers of LGBTQ+ books in Spanish for teens

Libros de ficción en español para adolescentes

Covers of LGBTQ+ books in Spanish for adults

Novelas en español para adultos

Covers of books for gender expansive kids and their caregivers.

Books and Resources for Gender Expansive Kids and their Parents

Latest Blogs

This Library Celebrates Banned Books Week, September 18-24, 2022 with rainbow colored birds

YA Friday: Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.

Books bring people together and aid the development of empathy and understanding for people from other backgrounds. Champion the right to read during Banned Books Week, September 18–24, 2022!

Megan Maloy
09/23/2022 - 8:00 AM

A group of celebrating San Jose Public Library staff members pose in front of a rainbow-decorated San Jose Public Library delivery truck after marching in the 2018 Silicon Valley Pride Pararde.

Silicon Valley Pride 2022

For over 40 years, Silicon Valley Pride has been dedicated to provide celebration and support of San Jose's strong and diverse LGBTQ+ community.

Michelle Clark
08/19/2022 - 3:00 PM

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Exploring Gender Identity

A rather long list of titles that explore characters figuring out their identity, usually in the midst of puberty.

Graphic Novels
06/22/2022 - 12:00 PM

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