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The Space to Be Yourself: Meet Your Library Staff 

How two Library rockstars transformed Poudre Libraries approach to inclusive programming  May 2022 marked the first time that Poudre Libraries hosted a recurring program specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community; our QSA program debuted in Spring of last year and Jace Long is the library employee behind it. When he’s not enjoying vanilla or matcha lattes, …

We Have Work to Do: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Identity, History, and Stories

Book & Film Recommendations Following the Events at Club Q in Colorado Springs Now is the time for the community to work on bringing about change in society for our LGBTQ+ friends and family and for ourselves. It starts with listening and learning, with eliminating hate and the “othering” of people, and seeking compassion and …

Pride Picks: LGBTQ+ Voices and Stories

June is Pride Month, a time when we celebrate, honor, and learn about our LGBTQ+ community all across the globe. To supplement the parades, rainbows, and glitter that will make an appearance over the next few weeks, the Poudre Libraries are sharing some fantastic resources that highlight LGBTQ+ voices and stories. These books, eBooks, movies, …

Show Your Pride! Book List & Resources

June is Pride Month! Every year, June is dedicated to celebrating the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community, with this year marking the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ+ Pride traditions. Poudre River Public Library District is committed to welcoming and honoring the diversity of our community. We celebrate Pride by supporting social and self-acceptance, …