Chicago Public Library is thrilled to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and invites you to join us all month! Every year in June we host events, share book recommendations, organize displays and more to honor all aspects of queer life, history and culture. Be a part of this Pride Month by attending a Drag Story Time, watching an LGBTQIA+ movie screening or picking up one of the beautiful coloring pages available at every branch. Chicago Public Library is honored to serve the wonderful community of queer Chicagoans, along with their allies, friends, and families.
Events
Explore our full list of events or check out one of the highlights below!
Law at the Library: LGBTQIA+ and the Law
Each Law at the Library program features a presentation by an experienced attorney followed by a brief question and answer session. This program is in partnership with the Chicago Bar Association and the Evanston Public Library.
Youth-Led Sexual Health and HIV Workshop with Lurie Children’s Hospital
In honor of Pride Month, join Lurie Children's Hospital for a peer-guided, inclusive sexual health and HIV workshop for LGBTQ+ teens. This 90-minute session will be led by a youth facilitator and a Lurie staff member.
June 26th, 1:30 p.m., Lincoln Belmont Branch
Rainbow Grab & Go Kits
Head to one of the participating branches to get a grab & go craft to celebrate pride while supplies last!
Rainbow Bead Fidget Keychain: West Englewood Branch
Rainbow Friendship Bracelet: Harold Washington Library Center
Pride Flag Suncatchers: South Shore Branch
Gender Affirming Haircuts & Gender Euphoria Clothing Swap
Start off the summer with a fresh haircut and clothes that make you feel like YOU!
Haircuts: June 8th, 2:00 p.m., Lincoln Belmont Branch
Clothing Swap: June 28th, 12:00 p.m., Harold Washington Library Center
Drag Story Time
June would not be complete without our fabulous Drag Story Times!
June 3rd, 10:30 a.m., Beverly Branch
June 9th, 11:00 a.m., Edgewater Branch
June 25th, 11:00 a.m., Lozano Branch (Bilingual)
July 5 at 11:00 a.m., Back of the Yards Branch (Bilingual)
Coloring Page
Our Pride Month Coloring Sheet by Chicago artist Ariel Bonilla can be found at any CPL branch.