Share the Love
Come as you are to Arlington Public Library as we celebrate WorldPride and Pride Month with fun programs, creative book displays and our "Diverse Voices" book lists!
Pride Events
Queer Joy Art Party–Teen & Adult Edition
June 4, create hats, tote bags and fans in preparation for DC and WorldPride Fest and Parade. Grades 6-12 are welcome at 4:30 p.m., and adults can start their projects at 6 p.m.
Take a Chance Book Club
June 9, join us to talk about "I Kissed Shara Wheeler" by Casey McQuiston (Young Adult).
Family Art Night: Pride Month
For children and their adults. June 9, experiment, problem-solve and use your creativity by making a work of process-oriented art.
Pride Lecture
June 16, Dr. David Powers Corwin (they/them) from George Mason University will focus on how it is possible to support the elimination of discrimination of those who do not fit society's traditional view about gender and sexuality.
Never Too Old Book Club
June 17, join us online on ZOOM to talk about "Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by Malinda Lo. Because you're never too old to enjoy YA!
Take-and-Make Rainbow Pride Bracelet
For children and teens. June 21, pick up a 'Take-And-Make bag' at Columbia Pike Library and make a rainbow Pride bracelet at home.
Teen Pride Crafternoon
June 24, celebrate Pride Month by making keychains. Trace a pride design or draw your own design onto our special shrinky dink paper and shrink it into a fun new keychain!
Teen Rock Painting at Glencarlyn
June 25, to commemorate Pride month, show your love of painting rocks with a Pride theme. All materials provided.
Love is Love LGBTQIA+ Book Club
June 28, join us for a fun discussion of LGBTQIA+ themed books! Our monthly selection for June features "The Guncle Abroad" by Steven Rowley.
Pride Guest List: Diane Kresh's 2025 Picks
Library Director Diane Kresh shares her book recommendations to celebrate Pride.
Learn About Arlington’s First Openly LGBTQIA+ Elected Official
In 1997, Jay Fisette became the first openly LGBTQIA+ person elected to office in the state of Virginia when he won a seat on the Arlington County Board. Listen to the oral history.
Explore LGBTQIA+ Voices
The library maintains many Diverse Voices book lists for all ages, genres and interests designed to educate, raise awareness and entertain.