Arts & MediaBooks
Live Music: Derek Eisel: songs of Lesbian Potlucks and Husbands Who Fix Tractors
Farm Fresh Cabaret and mischief with Derek Eisel, aka Beto Renaud. Eisel sings the good news from Lopez Island with songs of Lesbian Potlucks and Husbands Who Fix Tractors, and performs from his book A Little Spanish by Beto Renaud, a fable about a five inch tall gay troll who migrates to a family farm in Mexico. This performance is in conjunction with the Portland Book Festival’s Cover to Cover Program.
Colby Martin in Conversation With Scott Erickson
Multi-day events
Adult LGBTQ+ Book Group
Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title, Robbie McNeil's Hit List by Brianna Heath.
For adults 18+
Limited copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library.
Online Attendees: Register to receive the online link.
Rainbow Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Rainbow Family Pajama Storytime
Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun! Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Queer Youth Club
A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.
Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools.