In its 250-year history, the United States of America has witnessed countless movements that have fought to secure rights, respect and acceptance for all who call the nation home. From emancipation to suffrage, the civil rights movement to LGBTQIA+ activism, discover and celebrate the voices of those who sought to ensure that the U.S. was truly a place where everyone had the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” with programs and resources at a library branch near you.
Celebrate the Voices of Pride and Progress with Programs
*Please note that dates/times of the following events are subject to change. Check the event listing for the latest information.
June Make & Take: Color Your World | Herndon Fortnightly Library | Various Dates Starting June 2
Color Your World with these inspirational and soothing rainbow crafts.
John Hope Franklin Orchid Book Centerpieces | Chantilly Regional Library | Sunday, June 7
Turn an old book into a centerpiece in honor of John Hope Franklin, an American historian, author and civil rights activist.
Pride Month Zine Workshop with NoVa Prism Center | Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library | Tuesday, June 9
Create your own zine celebrating Pride month with NoVA Prism Center.
STEAM Team - Color Adventure | Burke Centre Library | Saturday, June 13
Take a colorful STEAM adventure as we explore the magic of the rainbow with a special guest!
Zines For Pride | Lorton Library | Tuesday, June 16
Express yourself in this workshop for teens and adults as we learn to make zines.
What We Commemorate on Juneteenth | Virtual | Wednesday, June 17
Join author Dr. Richard Bell the history behind Juneteenth and how on it all started on June 19, 1865 when the federal government declared slavery dead across the country.
Juneteenth Picnic | Sherwood Regional Library | Thursday, June 18
Celebrate Juneteenth with a storytime and picnic in this lunchtime outdoor event.
Crafts for Pride Month! | Thomas Jefferson Library | Saturday, June 20
Unleash your creativity and decorate yourself with Pride with a variety of craft projects available while supplies last.
The Fab Facts: Pride Trivia | Martha Washington Library | Monday, June 22
Celebrate Pride Month with trivia on LGBTQ+ history and pop culture for a chance to win Pride-themed prizes!
Frances Perkins: The First Female Member of the Cabinet | Richard Byrd Library | Tuesday, June 30
Learn about the first woman cabinet member, who demanded maximum hours and minimum wages for all and worked endlessly to protect all ages and both sexes in the work force.
Check out the calendar below for a complete schedule of related programming:
Celebrate the Voices of Pride and Progress with a Book
Looking for more stories of pride and progress? Check out this book list from our collection team: