Pride Month at BPL
In June, Burlington Public Library proudly joins the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to “raise the Rainbow” for Pride Month. This annual observance commemorates the Stonewall Uprising in June 1969 in New York City, which sparked the Gay Rights Movement. Public libraries are safe and welcoming spaces for everyone. Inclusion is one of our core values at BPL. So, we’re excited to unite with the community as a proud ally to celebrate diversity and the freedom to be yourself.
What's On
This year, we celebrate Pride Month with an inspiring author talk and a critically acclaimed movie. At Central, pick up a button at our MakerSpace and show your Pride!
Afternoon at the Movies: Love, Simon - June 10
Everyone deserves a great love story. But for high school student Simon, it's complicated: no one knows he's gay, and he doesn't know who the anonymous classmate is that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, scary, and life-changing. Love, Simon, starring Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, and Jennifer Garner, is a multi-award-winning film and the first produced by a major film studio, Twentieth Century Fox. Join us for this screening of Love, Simon at on Tuesday, June 10, 2-4pm.
All movies are shown in Centennial Hall, Central Branch. No need to register, but please plan to arrive 15 minutes before showtime.
In Conversation with Paige Maylott - June 30
Burlington Public Library welcomes Hamilton author Paige Maylott on Monday, June 30, 7-8pm, to discuss her electrifying and vulnerable award-winning memoir.
Part coming-out story of a trans woman and part heartfelt romance, My Body Is Distant is a powerful and deeply personal memoir that explores identity, gender, and the divide between virtual and real-life experiences. Paige's story follows her search for authenticity and self-acceptance while facing major real-world challenges, including a cancer diagnosis and the collapse of her marriage. Her journey takes a transformative turn when a painful workplace experience pushes her to embrace her true self and begin her transition. Blending heartfelt storytelling with themes of belonging and resilience, this memoir is both a coming-out story and a celebration of self-discovery. Register to attend
Inclusion All Year Long
We put a spotlight on Pride during the month of June, but we want everyone to feel welcome at our branches all year long. During your next visit, you may notice that we have added a statement of inclusion at all our service points. Please join us in our commitment to inclusion and respect for all while you are at the library.
Read with Pride!
Read to discover, read to understand, read for pleasure—explore our collection of Staff Picks Pride booklists with reads for all ages.
