Celebrate your summer pride this June with a colorful lineup of programs that honor LGBTQ+ voices and kick off the sunny season in style. Here is a list of exciting programs and events that bring our community together through stories, creativity, and fun in the sun.
In addition to titles in our library’s print collections, WNPL cardholders can enjoy free digital streaming resources such as Kanopy, which offers various Pride Month collections.
Please click on each event link below for more details and registration. (Please note: some program’s registration opens two (2) weeks before the date)
June Programs to Kick Off Your Summer Pride:
Summer Vision Boards – Mon., June 2, 5:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Nights (Westgate Park) – Wed., June 4, 5:30 p.m.
Pride Jewelry Making – Thurs., June 5, 6 p.m.
Family Puzzle Competition (Ages 6+ w/ Caregiver) – Sat., June 7, 11 a.m.
The Boy Who Cried Dragon – Sat., June 7, 1 p.m.
Adult Puzzle Competition – Sat., June 7, 2 p.m.
PFLAG Better Together Pride Parade – Sun., June 8, Noon
Movie Night: Wicked (PG) – Mon., June 9, 5:30 p.m.
Ocean Zen Garden – Tues., June 10, 6 p.m.
Rainbow Suncatchers – Wed., June 11, 10 a.m.
Fun with Water – Wed., June 11, 1 p.m.
Neighborhood Nights (Vicki Paddock Park) – Wed., June 11, 5:30 p.m.
LGBT Book Discussion: The Guncle by Steven Rowley – Wed., June 11, 6:30 p.m.
Lake County Pride Fest – Sat., June 14, Noon
Neighborhood Nights (Concord Oaks Park) – Wed., June 18, 5:30 p.m.
Transgender 101 – Wed., June 18, 7 p.m.
Outdoor Storytime – Thurs., June 19, 10 a.m.
Pokémon in the Park – Thurs., June 19, 4 p.m.
Welcome Summer! – Sat., June 21, All Day
Hola, amigos! Presented by Super Stolie – Sat., June 21, 11 a.m.
Level Up in STEAM: Bugs – Mon., June 23, 1 p.m.
Pride Month Social Hour – Tues., June 24, 6 p.m.
Firework Craft in the Park – Wed., June 25, 10 a.m.
Community Blood Drive – Wed., June 25, 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Nights (Providence Park) – Wed., June 25, 5:30 p.m.
Outdoor Storytime – Thurs., June 26, 10 a.m.
Rainbow Rocks – Thurs., June 26, 4 p.m.