Pride Month is observed in June in remembrance of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York. It also marks the first Pride parade, which took place in June of 1970. Pride Month is a celebration of the history, struggles, accomplishments and contributions of individuals and communities identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all marginalized orientation and gender identities (LGBTQIA+).
We invite you to explore events, resources, and materials that celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ people and communities.
Library Events
- Teen Pride at the Library - Marysville Library - Celebrate Pride with music, a photo booth, rainbow arts and crafts, and a Hawaiian buffet dinner to share with new friends. June 3, 5:30-7:00 PM
- Teen Time - Letters for Trans Support - Edmonds Library - Come together to write letters of support to trans Americans, to be included in Point of Pride support packages for folx who are struggling to access needed health care. June 5, 3:00-4:30 PM.
- Bookmobile: Snohomish Pride - Downtown Snohomish - Get a library card, return materials, browse the collection, and connect with Sno-Isle Libraries staff and resources.
- Out Loud! An LGBTQIA+ Storytelling Concert - Edmonds Library - Enjoy live stories from local LGBTQIA+ voices. June 8, 6:30-7:30 PM. Presented in partnership with Under the Rainbow.
- Bookmobile: Coupeville Pride - Coupeville Town Green - Get a library card, return materials, browse the collection, and connect with Sno-Isle Libraries staff and resources.
- Rainbow Storytime! - Edmonds Library - Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes celebrating family, being yourself, and our LGBTQIA+ community members and allies, followed by play time and an art activity. June 13, 10:30-11:15 AM.
- Rock Painting with PRIDE! - Mill Creek Library - Paint a colorful rock to hide around town as part of a fun scavenger hunt or to take home and add to your collection. June 13, 2:00-3:30 PM. Presented in partnership with Mill Creek Pride.
- Pride Month Party - Monroe Library - Join with other LGBTQIA+ folx to eat tacos, craft bookmarks and zines, play games, and celebrate just being you. June 17, 12:00-2:00 PM. Intended for tweens and teens in grades 6-12.
- Pride Zines - Edmonds Library - Explore queer culture, express yourself, and connect with new friends by developing and creating your own zine. June 20, 1:00-3:00 PM. Presented in partnership with Under the Rainbow and Edmonds Pride.
- Queer Adventurers' D&D Night - Edmonds Library - Join local game masters for an evening of fun and heroism for the Queer Adventurers Guild. All ages and skill levels are welcome! June 22, 6:30-7:30 PM. Presented in partnership with Under the Rainbow.
- Rainbow Bookmarks with Mia's Handwoven Creations - Sultan Library - Create your own handwoven rainbow bookmark in this hands-on class with local fiber artist and teacher Mia. June 27, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. For teens and adults; registration recommended.
Staff Picks
Pride Puppy! - A young child and their family are having a wonderful time together celebrating Pride Day—meeting up with Grandma, making new friends and eating ice cream. But then something terrible happens: their dog gets lost in the parade! Luckily, there are lots of people around to help reunite the pup with his family.
Marley's Pride - Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources.
Too Bright to See - In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.
Willi Ninja: Vogue Legend - The inspiring story of the incomparable dancer Willi Ninja, Grandfather of Vogue and star of the film "Paris Is Burning."
Pride - In this beautifully designed dynamic book, young readers will learn about groundbreaking events, including historic pushes for equality and the legalization of same-sex marriages across the world.
Mighty Real: A History Of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000 - Drawing on his decades as a New York- and San Francisco-based music critic, journalist Barry Walters examines how LGBTQ musicians, music industry executives, and fans reshaped the mainstream.
Baldwin - The first major biography of writer James Baldwin in three decades, reveals how profoundly the writer's personal relationships shaped his life and work.
For more great LGBTQIA+ reads without the wait, check out our June Instant Access titles for kids, teens and adults available in ebook and digital audiobook with no holds queues. You can also explore LGBTQ-friendly stories and stream films from Kanopy’s PRIDE Collection all month long.
Other Resources
- About Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Traditions, opens a new window from the Library of Congress.
- Entry on Two-Spirit, opens a new window from the Indian Health Service.
- Indigenous Knowledge and Two-Spirit Leadership Resource, opens a new window from the Native Governance Center.
- LGBTQIA+ Resources, opens a new window compiled by Sno-Isle Libraries.
