June is Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and a commemoration of the New York City Stonewall riots in 1969. To celebrate Pride Month, we have assembled a list of resources, book and movie recommendations, events, and activities.
Book Lists
Resources
The History of Pride- Library of Congress
GLAAD Pride Resource Kit
LGBTQIA+ Community Resources in Chicagoland area
Library Activities & Events
Teen Pride Gallery
June 1-30
Be part of our digital Pride gallery! In the month of June, the YA Lounge will display teen digital art works on themes of Pride, including identity, resilience, healing, and serenity. For 8th-12 grade.
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Pride Rubber Duck Decorating Contest
June 8-13
Show off your Pride and your creativity in our rubber duck challenge. Pick up a kit in YS this week (while supplies last!) containing a rubber duck and colorful supplies to get you started, or use your own. For kids & teens.
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Pride Book Buzz at Bab’s Comedy Club
Sunday, June 14 at 4 pm
Join the Library for a Pride-themed Book Buzz! We’ll hear from our Forest Park neighbors, leaders, and librarians about their favorite book featuring LGBTQ themes or with an LGBTQ creator or sensibility. Bab’s Comedy Club is located at 7316 Madison St. Intended for adults.
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In the Community
Village of Forest Park Pride Fest at Constitution Court
Friday, June 5 from 5:30-8 pm
Stop by and say hi at the Library Table.
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