Stories and Voices

Throughout June, various events and activities will occur at library locations to celebrate and recognize the LGBTQIA+ community. Events include:

LGBTQIA+ Empowerment Through Understanding 

Join Fiona Cleveland from Gig Harbor Inclusive Families to gain an understanding of gender identity and how family support can help 2SLGBTQIA+ youth develop resilience and build higher self-esteem. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.  

Wednesday, June 4, 5-6 p.m. 

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive    

 

Drop In and Celebrate – Pride Month! 

Enjoy a celebration of Pride Month through the exploration of stations focused on art, engineering and more! All ages. 

Wednesday, June 11, 3–5 p.m. 

Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW    

 

Hybrid Story Hour (ish) – A story time for grown-ups 

Join us online or in person at the Bonney Lake Library for stories by Nebedita Sen, Adam Silvera, Sim Kern and Mira Jacob in honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Ages 13 and up. 

Wednesday, June 11, 6–7 p.m. 

Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E.   

 

Virtual LGBTQIA+ Rights with Washington ACLU 

Join Pierce County Library System and the ACLU of Washington for a webinar on the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians. Ages 13 and up. Registration required. 

Thursday, June 12, 6:30–8 p.m. 

Virtual Pierce County Library  

 

South Hill Saturday Morning Book Club 

Join local community members and librarians to discuss “A Psalm for the Wild-built” by Becky Chambers. Adults. 

Saturday, June 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 15420 Meridian E. 

 

Graham Book Club 

Read and discuss a book title for LGBTQIA+ Stories and Voices. Adults 

Tuesday, June 17, 2-3 p.m., 9202 224th St. E. 

 

Pride at Work  

Learn about your rights as an LGBTQIA+ employee in Washington State and how you can be an ally in the workplace to your peers. Ages 13 and up.  

Saturday, June 21, 1–2 p.m. 

South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E.   

 

Self as Source: A Poetry Reading and Workshop  

Hear Poet Austin Sargent encourage the writer to use their memories, feelings and the archive of life’s experiences as their primary source in creating. Ages 13 and up. 

Saturday, June 21, 2–3:30 p.m. 

University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100   

 

Words of Pride 

Engage with two queer writers as they share their creative experiences and join them in discussion. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.  

Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. – noon 

Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave.