Celebrating Pride Month: A Vibrant Array of Programs at the Free Library of Philadelphia
This June, the Free Library of Philadelphia invites all community members to join in the celebration of Pride Month. With a rich roster of events and programs designed to highlight LGBTQ+ voices and stories, the library reaffirms its commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
Open to everyone, the Free Library emphasizes the value it places on the LGBTQ+ community, offering a variety of programs and services specifically designed for LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender individuals and youth. The library aims to inspire through its Pride Month offerings under the theme Together We Thrive, which underscores the importance of community, shared stories, and creativity.
Explore the full Pride Month calendar online and discover some of the exciting programs available at a library near you:
- Vogue 101 | Monday, June 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. → Bushrod Library
- Button-Making with South Street Art Mart for Pride Month | Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. → Frankford Library
- Storytime and Art Activity: What Kind of Queen? | Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. → Charles Santore Library
- Ants on a Log Pride and Summer Quest Kick Off Concert | Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. → Queen Memorial Library
- The Claymobile: Pride Edition! | Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. → Richmond Library
- The Public Universal Friend and Friends: A Lecture | Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. → Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library
- Name Change Clinic with Jerner Law Group, PC | Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. → Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library
- Drag Queen Storytime with Brittany Lynn | Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. → Fox Chase Library
- Drag King Storytime with Brad Habit | Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. → Children’s Department at Parkway Central Library
- Kid Rave | Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. → Greater Olney Library
- Gender-Affirming Tailoring | Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. → Philadelphia City Institute
- Designs for Resistance | Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. → Eastwick Library
- Trans by Trans Book Fair | Thursday, July 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. → Walnut Street West Library
Our LGBTQ+ Resources
For those seeking additional resources, the library offers an LGBTQ+ Explore page, which features links to information on health, activism, legal support, and the efforts of local LGBTQ+ organizations. Additionally, podcasts from the Author Events series and blog posts on topics like workplace coming out and the history of drag storytimes are available.
For those interested in expanding their reading lists, the Free Library provides book and materials lists, including picture books, fiction and nonfiction, DVDs, and award nominees. The Rainbow Connection, a group of LGBTQ+ Free Library staff, also offers curated book lists.
Pride Month is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Barbara Gittings and the Gittings Collection, located at the Independence Library. This collection, the largest LGBTQ+ public library collection east of San Francisco, honors the legacy of Barbara Gittings, who passed away in 2007.
Pride Month serves as a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and an affirmation of living authentically. The library encourages everyone to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year. For more details on upcoming events, view the complete Free Library Pride Month calendar.
If you have any comments or concerns regarding our programming or material selections, please use the Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials form.
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