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.
Events
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.
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.
Summer Learning: Read With Pride
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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.
Today is Asexuality Visibility Day!
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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.
Summer Learning: Read With Pride
Summer Learning is moving forward and we've got a list to help inspire your reading and learning this summer.
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.
Today is Asexuality Visibility Day!
April 6th, 2025 is International Asexuality Day (IAD), part of an international campaign to bring awareness to asexual…
