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San Diego Public Library’s LGBTQIA+ Library Services Committee celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community in a welcoming and inclusive library space that fosters connections to knowledge and each other.
For questions, program suggestions, etc. email: LGBTQIALibrary@sandiego.gov
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Featured Event
Black LGBTQ+ Human Book Experience
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.
Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Library | 5148 Market St.
Adapted from the Human Library, this San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition event is an interactive learning experience where readers "borrow" our human books and have the opportunity to ask difficult questions that are expected, appreciated and answered.
The event will have refreshments, poetry slam contest, raffle and more. Registration is recommended.
Upcoming Events
Today10:30am - 11am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Today4pm - 5pm
All Ages
Feb 911:30am - 12pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Feb 1012pm - 1pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Feb 113pm - 5:30pm
Black LGBTQ+ Human Book Experience
Emerging Adults, Adults
Pride Library Card Collection
In partnership with San Diego Pride and with the support of Library Foundation SD, the Pride Library Card Contest is an annual spring tradition that engages the creativity and talent of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Every year a grand prize winner’s artwork is selected by community and their design is printed onto the Pride library card.
Past Winners
- 2022 – Leslie Pagel
- 2021 – Clara
- 2020 – Jasmine Nguyen
LGBTQIA+ History and Culture
Research sexuality and gender in relation to LGBTQ+ history and activism, cultural studies, psychology, health, political science, policy studies, and other related categories.
Lambda Archives of San Diego collects, preserves, and shares the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in San Diego, Northern Baja California, and the Imperial County region. Research appointments may be requested via the Lambda Archives website.
Community Resources
- The San Diego LGBT Community Center
The Center is the nation's second oldest and one of the largest LGBT community centers that provides direct program services to the many different facets of the LGBT community, including men, women, youth, seniors, families, LGBT Latino community members and their families, and those living with HIV. - San Diego Youth Services
Mental health services and drop-in centers for LGBT youth and their families. - The Trevor Project | 1-866-488-7386
24/7 crisis and support hotline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 13-24. Also offers text and chat services. - GLBT National Help Center
Free and confidential hotlines, chatrooms, and other resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people. - Trans Lifeline | 1-877-565-8860
Hotline that offers support and resources to transgender people in need. Staffed by the transgender community for the transgender community. - San Diego Pride
San Diego Pride fosters pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally, and globally. Pride supports a number of programs for all ages that meet the diverse needs and interest of the LGBTQ community.