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HOUSTON — The Houston Public Library (HPL) is celebrating Pride Month with a series of dynamic events honoring the voices and contributions of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
From lively storytimes and crafts to thought-provoking talks and fashion shows, HPL’s Pride programming invites all Houstonians to join in the festivities.
Highlights include Pride-a-Palooza at Central Library on June 7 and Kendall Neighborhood Library on June 9, featuring “storytimes, crafts, resources, and more in these family-friendly festivals.”
Genealogist Stewart Blandon Traiman will host a session on uncovering LGBTQ+ family histories at the Clayton Library Campus and online on June 10.
Fashion lovers can enjoy Pride Fashion Shows at Park Place on June 12 and Henington-Alief on June 26, where “local talent takes the runway to showcase expressive and diverse fashion.”
Author Jonny Garza will discuss romance, identity, and fútbol at Freed-Montrose on June 12, while Rice University’s Brian Riedel will explore “how LGBTQ+ history shapes civic identity, equity, and collective memory” at the Houston History Research Center on June 14.
A special Pride edition of the LGBTQ+ Story Hour for Adults will be held at Freed-Montrose on June 26.
All events are free and open to the public. For a full schedule, visit the HPL events calendar.