Pride Month

June is Pride Month

Pride Month is a dedicated time to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and diverse orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+). During this month, we acknowledge the significant contributions LGBTQ+ individuals have made to local, national, and international history, culture, and society. It is a period for advocating for continued equality, promoting understanding, and affirming the identities and experiences of all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Explore free resources, educational materials, and events during Pride Month and beyond.

Recommended Reads

Book Lists

LGBTQ+ Children's Picture Books

Diverse books for children showcasing LGBTQ families. Help children find their family's faces in these children's books.

SJPL Picks: Pride Month Reads for Middle Grades

Representation matters! Check out these titles featuring LGBTQ characters and stories. Selected by SJPL Librarian.

SJPL Picks: LGBTQIA+ YA Graphic Novels

Celebrating identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella in these beautiful, heartwarming, complex, flawed, fantastical graphic novels.

SJPL Picks: LGBTQIA+ Romance

From historical to modern, bodice-rippers to slow-burns, these romance novels featuring queer characters will bring a blush to your cheeks.

Local Resources

Resources

LGBTQ+ Resources at Your Library

Find out how SJPL creates affirming and welcoming spaces for all members of our community.

Organizations Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community

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

Staff Blogs

Blogs

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June means more than rainbow-colored accessories. It’s an opportunity to remember where the LGBTQ+ community came from and where it's going.

Diversity Everywhere: Escape the Boxes back to Infinity!

Jun 7th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join award-winning children's book author & illustrator, Maya Gonzalez, on the final day of Diversity Everywhere.

Diversity Everywhere: XOC Shark the System

Jun 5th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join award-winning children's book author & illustrator, Maya Gonzalez for a fun and educational LGBTQ+ family program series

Harvey Milk Day is May 22nd

Find out more about the history of Harvey Milk and his role in the LGBTQ+ community of the Bay Area.
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