With Pride Month quickly approaching, we wanted to let everyone know about the events and activities that are planned for our library and the surrounding community.
Library Programs
Pride Community Art Project
In early May, County teens came together to create the components of a community art installation. The finished piece will be displayed in the library throughout the month of June.
Kindness Is Contagious
, opens a new windowFriday, June 13 | 10:00–10:45 am
(ages 3–5, siblings of other ages welcome)
Learn about kindness through inspiring stories and songs, and make a special gift to show someone how much you care.
Understand Gender Stereotyping, opens a new window
Tuesday, June 17 | 7:00–8:30 pm
(teens, adults & seniors)
We'll unpack gender stereotypes and how they play a role in sexual violence. We'll also cover topics like consent and coercion, and share skills and resources for what to do if someone discloses to you that they've experienced sexual violence.
Visiting with Relatives, opens a new window
Saturday, June 21 | 2:00–4:00 pm
(teens and adults)
Come for a visit with ihkwewak (Two-Spirit people) Chantelle Gray, Shirra Letendre, and Damien Majorsmith on National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Stitch Your Pride, opens a new window
Wednesday, June 25 | 6:30–8:30 pm
(adults)
Learn to cross stitch in an inclusive environment, creating your very own pride flag.
Library Displays and Activities
Throughout Pride Month, you'll find displays and activities for all ages at the library:
- Look for book displays on the Preschool wall, in the Discovery Zone, in the Teen Zone, and on the Adults A-Frame shelving, near the front doors of the library.
- You’ll find a special display on the preschool bulletin board.
- Create your own Pride pinwheel! Ask for a kit at the Bookmobile.
- The Discovery Zone will be hosting a bookmark colouring activity.
- And the Teen Community Art Project will be displayed in the library for the duration of Pride Month.
Community Events
Pride Month Flag Raising, opens a new window
Saturday, May 31 | 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Flag Raising After Party, opens a new window
Saturday, May 31 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Booklists
Our Pride-themed booklists are available throughout the year and are regularly updated. Click through "View Full List" for all the recommended titles in each list.
In the last few years, there has been a trend in children’s literature towards teaching children how to accept each other for both our similarities and our differences, as well as breaking through common gender stereotypes. Here are some recent titles that address this vital topic in ways that are simple, straightforward and refreshingly accepting:
A list of books for elementary-aged kids to celebrate Pride Month.
Widen your rainbow with one (or more!) of these diverse, dynamic reads.
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