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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, book discussions, trivia, 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.
Pride Mini Museum Tour – Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library – Friday, June 7
Tour the shelves and read specially curated didactics featuring pride literature and history highlights from the FCPL collection.
Meet The Author: Kosoko Jackson – George Mason Regional Library – Saturday, June 8 (registration required)
Join us for a conversation with the bestselling and Lambda Literary Award-winning author as he discusses his work, writing process and more!
Craft with Pride – Chantilly Regional Library – Wednesday, June 12
Drop the library where we will have a variety of Pride-themed projects ready for you to create and express yourself.
Trans 101: A Workshop from the TransGender Education Association – Pohick Regional Library – Saturday, June 15
Get an introduction to the concepts underlying transgenderism, including key vocabulary and “what we wish you knew about us.”
Zine Workshop with NoVA Prism Center – Kings Park Library – Monday, June 17
Learn about and create your own one-page zine with this hands-on workshop provided by NoVa Prism Center!
Meet The Author: TJ Klune – Virtual – Thursday, June 20 (registration required)
Hear from the bestselling author of fantasy novels such as The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door and In the Lives of Puppets.
Pride Trivia Night – Sherwood Regional Library – Tuesday, June 25
Test your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ history and culture in this program featuring prizes and refreshments!
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.
Learn more about community resources for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and more with this guide.