The Seattle Public Library Celebrates Pride Beginning June 3
release date: June 1, 2017
The Seattle Public Library will be at events throughout the city to celebrate Pride and bring Library services to the community in June. See below for the current schedule:
Dino Dance Party: Drag Queen Story Time with Sparkle Leigh
Make the Greenwood Branch one of your stops during the Rainbow Hop! The amazing Sparkle Leigh will be performing stories and songs with a dinosaur theme.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086 .
Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086.
Panel Discussion: Ending Anti-LGBTQ Violence
What can we do to combat violence and support justice from within? At this panel, listen to and engage with leaders in the LGBTQ community. The discussion will explore ways the community can work to change the root causes of harm and oppression, with the ultimate goal being an end to anti-LGBTQ violence.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, June 12 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636 .
LGBTQ Rainbow Family Story Times
Bring your children to a story time celebration of LGBTQ families.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518 .
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, June 19 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715 .
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 21 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715 .
History Café: Queer Resistance and Activism in Seattle
Join Historian Kevin McKenna for an exploration of local LGBTQ activism history, as well as lessons the past might have for present and future activist work.
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at the Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave N.
The Library at Trans Pride
Staff from The Seattle Public Library will be at the Trans Pride resource fair at Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill. Stop by the Library's booth at Trans Pride to learn more about how the Library serves Seattle's LGBTQ communities! Staff will be signing up visitors for Library cards, checking out LGBTQ books, handing out LGBTQ-focused booklists, and talking about various resources that the Library provides.
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 23 at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave.
The Library at PrideFest Family Day and Queer Youth Pride
Come by the Library's booth at the PrideFest Family Day and Queer Youth Pride events to learn more about how the Library serves Seattle's LGBTQ youth and families! Staff will be signing up visitors for Library cards, checking out LGBTQ books, handing out LGBTQ-focused booklists, providing interactive activities and talking about various resources that the Library provides.
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave.
2017 Seattle Pride Parade
Join us during Seattle's Pride weekend as the Library marches with the city of Seattle during the 43rd annual Seattle Pride Parade in celebration with Seattle's LGBTQ communities.
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25 along Fourth Avenue (beginning at Union St.).