Pride Month
Pride is a celebration that lasts all of June. We’ll be marking the occasion with events, activities, and resources for all ages. You can also explore our reading and viewing lists.
Upcoming Events
Family Service Project for Pride Month
Friday, June 6, 2025, 6:00 pm
Families are invited to drop in and participate in a community volunteer project benefiting local LGBTQ+ organizations and the community.
Drag Bingo
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7:00 pm
Charismatic hostess Mrs. Yuka leads rousing rounds of Bingo with a little extra sparkle! Cards, markers, and all supplies provided.
LitLounge: Bellies
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7:30 pm
Join us as we discuss Nicola Dinan's thought-provoking debut and Lambda Award finalist novel.
Ming and Tom hit it off during their university's drag night, begin a relationship, and eventually plan a life together. They face a momentous challenge when one of them announces an intention to transition.
The book can be found in our library catalog as well as online on Hoopla.
This discussion is brought to you in partnership with Morton Grove Public Library.
Talking Books Discussion Group: Still Life
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 1:30 pm
From Sarah Winman, the acclaimed author of "Tin Man," comes a new novel of people brought together across four decades of love, war, art, flood, and the ghost of E. M. Forster.
This is a hybrid event with the option to participate on Zoom or by phone. If you wish to participate online, indicate your interest in the registration form and we will email the Zoom event link and call-in number after registration has closed.
Registration closes at 10 am the day of the event. If you have questions about this event after registration has closed, please email the events team or call the library at 847-673-7774.
Learn About Pride
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 3:00 pm
Drop by to learn more about the origins of Pride Month and how it celebrates all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Learn About Pride
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 3:00 pm
Drop by to learn more about the origins of Pride Month and how it celebrates all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Pride Party
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:00 pm
Celebrate Pride Month with food, art, music, and lots of joy in the Teen Room. Drop-in event for grades 6-12.
Drag Story Hour
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 1:00 pm
Enjoy a festive and fabulous hour of stories and fun.
Limited to 20 children ages 3-6, each with an adult. Registration required.
Past Events
Be You Storytime
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:30 pm
Be "you-nique," be "be-you-tiful," just be you! Kids age 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to take pride in their own uniqueness.
We'll start in the Storytime Room for stories, songs, and fun, then we'll march to the Activity Room for a one-of-a-kind art project.