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Pride Month is an annual commemorative celebration honoring the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities and the impact members of these communities have had on history and culture. Recognized in June to honor the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, the observation was nationally recognized in 1999 by then-president Bill Clinton, though Pride celebrations date back to 1970.
Throughout the month, Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) is celebrating the contributions of members of the LGBTQIA+ community all month long with workshops, movie viewings, crafts and more.
Check out a small sample of what we have planned at a library near you:
*Please note that dates/times of the following events are subject to change. Check the event listing for the latest information.
Unpacking Gender: How to Talk to Kids and Teens – Chantilly Regional and Sherwood Regional Libraries – Tuesday, June 10 (Chantilly) and Wednesday, June 18 (Sherwood) – Registration Required
Explore the messages we are taught about gender and how they can affect our relationships with ourselves, loved ones and community in this program led by Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, a division of the Fairfax County Department of Family Services.
No-Sew Pride Fashion – Tysons-Pimmit Regional and Centreville Regional Libraries – Tuesday, June 17 (Tysons-Pimmit) and Sunday, June 22 (Centreville) – Registration Required
Join NoVA Prism Center and transform your t-shirt into fabulous Pride-ready fashion—no sewing required! Learn exciting customization techniques and design your own unique Pride apparel.
Pride Bracelets – John Marshall Library – Friday, June 20 – Registration Required
Celebrate Pride month this June with your own custom beaded bracelet in this program for teens!
Funday Monday PRIDE – Sherwood Community Center – Monday, June 23
Join our librarians as the City of Fairfax's Commission on the Arts presents the "Funday Monday" series at the Sherwood Community Center with a special Pride-themed storytime and ribbon craft.
Pride Crafts - Woven Pride Flags! – Thomas Jefferson Library – Monday, June 23
Learn how to create pride flag bracelets using the rigid heddle method of weaving in this program for advanced crafters.
Pride Month: Movie and Craft – Kings Park Library – Tuesday, June 24 – Registration Required
Stop by the library to enjoy an easy-to-make keychain craft while watching the 2018 movie “Love, Simon.”
For a complete list of related events, visit bit.ly/FCPL_LGBTQIAEvents.
You can also celebrate by selecting a new read from our specially curated Pride Month booklist found here.