Exhibition - Pride & Picture Books: Queer Identity in Children's Literature

Fri, June 1, 2018 9:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

LGBTQ+ people comprise a minority group that spans all societies and cultures.  In recent years, queer culture has been examined and celebrated across all reading levels in children’s literature.  In honor of Pride Month, the Children’s Literature Research Collection is…

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Drag Queen Storytime!

Sat, June 2, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

What could be more fabulous than having some favorite fairytales and other stories read by an actual queen?  (A drag queen in this case.) This special storytime is for children of all ages. Saturday, June 2, 2018 11 a.m. Parkway Central Children's Department, Story Hour Room

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Pride Month Film Series | Any Day Now

Sat, June 2, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

When a teenager with Down syndrome is abandoned by his mother, a gay couple takes him in and becomes the loving family he's never had.

Adult Young Adult Senior Film Screening Free Library of Pride

Fabulous Fun Family Storytime

Mon, June 4, 2018 5:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Join us for an evening family storytime featuring gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ themed books. We will be exploring the contents of the Free Library of Pride Traveling Trunk!

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Rainbow Slime | Introducing Children to Symbols of Pride

Tue, June 5, 2018 4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Kids love slime!  In a safe space, explore the vocabulary of LGBTQ+ pride and the symbolism of hte rainbow flag.

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Movie Matinees | The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Wed, June 6, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Our June Movie Matinees will feature LGBTQ-interest titles, in honor of Pride Month.  

Young Adult Film Screening Free Library of Pride

Identity, Empathy, and Awareness

Wed, June 6, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library

Ensuring a safe learning environment for all students starts with educating young people on the diversity of gender and sexuality. This training for children and teens provides basic knowledge and insight on LGBTQ+ terminology and concepts, and generates empathy amongst students through…

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Pride Film Screening

Wed, June 6, 2018 5:15 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Join us for films drawing from the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Family Storytime FEATURING Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

Thu, June 7, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Join us for a reading of the new children's book about the history of the gay pride flag, and enjoy rainbow water ice.  

School Age Family Programs Free Library of Pride

LGBTQ+ Jeopardy for Children and Teens!

Thu, June 7, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

Join our afterschool staff for a lively round of Jeopardy focused on LGBTQ+ trivia.

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Sarah McBride | Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality

Thu, June 7, 2018 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

In conversation with State Representative Brian K. Sims , former staff counsel for policy and planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association. Sims recently stepped down as both the president of the board of directors of Equality Pennsylvania and as chairman of Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of…

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Film Screening: Beach Rats

Sat, June 9, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

A Brooklyn teenager spends his days experimenting with drugs and looking online for older men to meet. (Rated R)

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Proud to Be You and Me! We Are Family!

Tue, June 12, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Independence Library

Celebrate families and gender diversity with a "Rainbow" storytime filled with stories, songs, and a "make-and-take" unicorn craft!  

School Age Family Programs Free Library of Pride

Buttons of Diversity

Tue, June 12, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Discover the history of pride and celebrate diversity—yours and others'—by designing and making your own button that represents and celebrates you.

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Drag Queen Storytime

Tue, June 12, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Hear Brittany Lynn read stories about tolerance and diversity.

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Drag Queen Storytime

Tue, June 12, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Drag queen Brittany Lynn will read stories about diversity to the Fumo Family Library Community.

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FILM SCREENING | The Watermelon Woman

Wed, June 13, 2018 12:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

A video store clerk and fledgling filmmaker becomes obsessed with the "most beautiful mammy," a character in a 1930s movie.

Adult Film Screening Free Library of Pride

Movie Matinees | How to Survive a Plague

Wed, June 13, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Our June Movie Matinees will feature LGBTQ-interest titles, in honor of Pride Month.  

Young Adult Film Screening Free Library of Pride

LGBTQ+ Book Discussion Group

Wed, June 13, 2018 5:30 P.M.
Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library

The June meeting of the Rodriguez book discussion group for adults and teens will feature a title by an author from the LGBTQ+ community. Contact the library to borrow a copy of each month’s selection. For more information, please call Library Manager Lisa Chianese-Lopez or email her at…

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Rainbow Storytime

Wed, June 13, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us for Rainbow Storytime!  We'll read, dance, sing, and play, all while exploring LGBTQ+ themes!

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