Pride

Be yourself, we're here for everyone!

Since 1997, the Library's Pride Committee has committed itself to providing welcoming, inclusive opportunities for everyone. In the last year we have seen more transphobia and homophobia than we have in a long time. Between the calls for banning queer books, and the demands for LGBTQIA+ political figures to step down, it is clear that the LGBTQIA+ community is under threat both in Arizona and in the nation at large.

In light of this, we wish to state our position clearly:

The library stands in support of the trans and wider LGBTQIA+ communities. We will continue to provide materials by and about trans and queer people of all ages. We will continue to welcome trans and queer community members into our branches. The library is free and open to all, and we serve everyone.

We love you, we support you, and we want you here.

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LGBTQ: Staff Picks Masonry Block

LGBTQIA+ Community Resources

Here are links to local resources in support and care of our LGBTQ+ community members.

PCPL Collection Development Interview w/Tucson's KOLD News

Watch PCPL Collection Development's Kate DeMeester-Lane as she interviews with Tucson's KOLD News.

"We can all learn from these books."

At Pima County Public Library, we staunchly protect the right of each community member to select and access the materials they wish.

How do video games represent the LGBTQ community?

A study finds nearly one in five American gamers identify as LGBTQ, but few video games feature LGBTQ characters or storylines.

Trans Women History Makers

Celebrate Women's History Month with these titles from our collection by or about trans women.

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week is celebrated the first full week after Valentine's Day. Celebrate with books by & about aromantic people.

Rainbow Reads Book Chat - January 2024

The Rainbow Reads Book Club met recently to discuss some of our favorite recent reads with queer themes. Check them out!

Young adult books that celebrate LGBTQ+ stories

Mostly realistic fiction, these recent YA novels (and one picture book) cover first love, found family, and living authentically.

Pride Picks From the People

Here are your 2023 LGBTQ+ selections! Follow us on Instagram: @pimalibrary.pride to keep updated on all our events for 2024.

Pride 2023 Staff Picks

Here are our 2023 staff picks for books pertaining to varying LGBTQ+ communities. Thank you for being here with us for 2023!

Jessica's Favorite Queer Reads - 2023

I read some amazing books this year all around, but the books centering LGBTQ+ characters really stood out!

Three Books on a Theme: Snowed in Sapphics

It’s the perfect time to read a cozy novel about being snowed in. These three sapphic (F/F) romances fit the bill.

Rainbow Reads Book Chat - November 2023

The Rainbow Reads Book Club recently met to discuss recent or longtime favorite reads! See what we loved & check them all out at PCPL.

Sometimes, the best things in life really are free!

"The library is ready and waiting to be explored by you, provided you take the first leap- and I, for one, can’t wait to see you there!"

November 20th, Transgender Day of Rememberance

We just want to be allowed to live. Our existence isn’t a threat to yours. Trans adults and kids just want to be alive.
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