Happy Pride Month from JCFPL! 

As we step into the vibrant month of June Jersey City Free Public Library is proud to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month! Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States that marked the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ Americans. 

Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQ Pride Month events attract millions of participants worldwide. 

At JCFPL we believe in the power of inclusivity and fostering Welcoming Spaces for all our patrons and community members.
View our full list of Pride Month programming on our events calendar. 

Resources 

• Gale Primary Resources Archives of Sexuality and Gender: The Archives of Sexuality and Gender program provides a robust and significant collection of primary sources for the historical study of sex, sexuality, and gender. With material dating back to the sixteenth century, researchers and scholars can examine how sexual norms have changed over time, changing gender roles, social movements and activism and many other interesting topical areas. This growing archival program offers rich research opportunities across a wide span of human history. 

• LGBTQ eBooks from Gale: Gale has created a comprehensive eBook collection for diversity, equity and inclusion to help patrons explore stories, gain awareness, and celebrate individuality. 

• Kanopy Pride Collection: Explore Kanopy’s Pride collection! Kanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. It offers movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, and independent films. 

Patron Feedback 

“Went here to pickup library cards for me and my wife today. The staff was courteous and found our library cards in just few minutes. My wife placed a book on hold and it was already ready for pickup. Well organized and quite efficient staff. Keep up the good work and thanks for being nice to us. Most recommended location for people living around Grove street, Newport.”