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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 Insights
Enjoy these blogs created by SJPL staff.
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.
Today is Asexuality Visibility Day!
April 6th, 2025 is International Asexuality Day (IAD), part of an international campaign to bring awareness to asexual…
Chosen Families
Just as holiday traditions can vary from person to person, family make-ups vary, too. Bring in the chosen family!
Have a Lovely TransParent Day!
The first Sunday in November is Transgender Parents Day! Find books and resources to celebrate this holiday.
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.
Today is Asexuality Visibility Day!
April 6th, 2025 is International Asexuality Day (IAD), part of an international campaign to bring awareness to asexual…
Chosen Families
Just as holiday traditions can vary from person to person, family make-ups vary, too. Bring in the chosen family!
Have a Lovely TransParent Day!
The first Sunday in November is Transgender Parents Day! Find books and resources to celebrate this holiday.
Read with Pride
Celebrate diverse voices and stories with these reading lists curated by SJPL staff.
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.
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.
Explore and Discover
Learn about LGBTQ+ history in the United States and around the world with these eResources.
eResources
Summer Learning Ambassador
Play a pivotal role in encouraging youth and families to participate in the Summer Learning program.
Tech Mentor
May 12th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Need help? We will do our best to assist you with your tech dilemmas.