Celebrate Pride Month!

 

Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements. 

 

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

Rainbow Leaf Art

Drawing inspiration from the natural world, collect an assortment of leaves from the park outside, that we will paint with whatever combination of colors represent you! 

Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m., Grauwyler Park Branch 

 

Crafter-noon: Pride unicorns

Make a craft and learn something new. This week's craft is Pride Unicorns. All supplies will be provided, first come, first served. 

Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m.,  Renner-Frankford Branch 

 

Rainbow Slime

Explore the science and art behind making rainbow slime. Mix and blend various ingredients to concoct your personalized batch of slime!

Thursday, June 6 at 4 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch

 

Sand Art

Come together and express your creativity through the medium of sand.

Friday, June 7 at 2 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch

 

Family Crafternoon: Braided Keychains for Pride!

Create braided keychains and bracelets to share with your friends and family to spread love, acceptance and positivity!

Saturday, June 8 at noon, Kleberg-Rylie Branch 

 

Squeegee Art

Prepare to roll up your sleeves and create stunning multi-layered squeegee art. Registration is required.

Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch 

 

Crochet Rainbow Mobiles

Learn the basics of crochet and craft your own rainbow mobile. You’ll master the art of the slip knot and unleash the rhythm of chaining. 

Thursday, June 13 at 4 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch 

 

Rainbow Party

Get ready to party in a rainbow explosion at our library's Rainbow Bash! Enjoy an afternoon of music, crafts and community vibes. 

Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m., Audelia Road Branch 

 

Pride Inside the Library

Discover a Pride-Month-Palooza alive with creativity and community spirit! Enjoy crafts, lively celebrations, and even a makeup tutorial.  Registration is required.

Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m., Oak Lawn Branch 

 

DIY Rainbow Jewelry

Express yourself through unique jewelry designs. From bracelets to earrings, each piece will reflect the beauty and diversity of the rainbow. All supplies will be provided while they last.

Saturday, June 22 at noon, Vickery Park Branch 

 

Pride Tote Bag Painting

Customize a tote bag with vibrant colors, empowering messages, and symbolic designs. For all ages. Registration is required.

Saturday, June 29 at 12:30 p.m.,  Vickery Park Branch 

 

Keith Haring: the Boy Who Kept Drawing

Learn about Keith Haring and create your own Keith Haring masterpiece!

Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m., J. Erik Jonsson Central Library – 2^nd Floor, Craft Area 

 

 

EVENTS FOR ADULTS AND TEENS

 

 

Pride Card Crafts

Wish people Happy Pride this month by making colorful cards.

Registration is required.

Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m., Lakewood Branch 

 

ART! in the style of...Andy Warhol

We're shining a spotlight on the revolutionary Andy Warhol for Pride month. Unleash your inner Warholian spirit and create art that inspires change and promotes acceptance.  Registration is required. Ages 18 and up.

Saturday, June 1 at 1 p.m., Oak Lawn Branch

 

LOVE Painting Workshop

Learn about Robert Indiana whose LOVE paintings and sculptures started a trend that is still displayed and emulated to this day. Then create a LOVE painting of your very own! Suggested for adults. Registration is required.

Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m., Preston Royal Branch

 

Decoupage Pride Vases

Express your unique identity through vibrant colors, patterns and symbols as you decoupage a vase. Suggested for adults. Registration is required.

Sunday, June 2 at noon, Vickery Park Branch

 

DIY Pride Zines

Learning the history of zines in the LGBTQ+ community then try your hand at making your own! Express yourself through a medium that has become a staple of pride culture! Suggested for adults.

Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m., Fretz Park Branch 

 

Pride Month Evening Market

Celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion at the Pride Month Evening Market! Come together to honor and support the LGBTQ+ community with a showcase of local artisans, businesses and creators. Suggested for adults. Registration is required.

June 6, 6 p.m., White Rock Hills Branch 

 

Silver Soiree: Pride Suncatchers

Celebrate Pride with suncatcher crafting! Be part of the Oak Lawn Branch Library's community of joyful expression, diversity and love! For Seniors.

Wednesday, June 12, 10 a.m., Oak Lawn Branch 

 

Pride Book Club: Mad Honey

The Pride Book Club celebrates diversity, inclusivity and the vibrant spectrum of LGBTQ+ literature! It's not just about the books; it's about fostering connections, sharing perspectives, and embracing the power of storytelling to promote understanding and acceptance. This month's book is "Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. Registration is required. For ages 18 and up.

Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.,  Bachman Lake Branch  

 

Into the Archives: YesterQueer, the Tarrant County LGBTQ History Project with Todd Camp

Todd Camp, the founder and Director of YesterQueer: The Tarrant County LGBTQ History Project will speak on the organization's mission to preserve the stories, memories, photos and ephemera of the LGBTQ+ community of Tarrant County. Suggested for adults.

Saturday, June 29, 1 p.m., J. Erik Jonsson Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)

 

Neon Nights: A DPL Pride Party

Get ready to groove at Neon Nights with DJ Ursa Minor! Featuring local vendors, resource organizations, free books, and much more! Strut your stuff in your most dazzling look on our glittering runway and let's celebrate the end of Pride Month in style! Registration is required. Ages 18 and up.

Saturday, June 29, 6 p.m.,  J. Erik Jonsson Central Library - East Wing (6th Floor)