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Adults

• LGBTQIA+ Books & Movies for Adults

Streaming movies & documentaries are available on Kanopy. Access with your Library Card and password.

Teens

• LGBTQIA+ Books for Teens

Kids

• LGBTQIA+ Pride Reads for Children

In Spanish | En español

• Libros y películas LGBTQ+ para adultos y adolescentes
  
  
• Libros LGBTQIA+ para niños
  
  
• Videojuegos LGBTQIA+

Basic Rights Oregon

Basic Rights Oregon works fearlessly and tirelessly to build a strong, vibrant, powerful, and progressive movement for LGBTQ2SIA+ equality. LGBTQ2SIA+ Oregonians exist in every community, and we understand that we have to engage in strategic, values-based coalitions to address the many needs of our communities. 

Friendly House

Friendly House Elder Pride Services (formerly SAGE Metro Portland) works to enhance the lives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQIA+) community members through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. 

NW Gender Alliance

For decades, NW Gender Alliance has been about several things — peer support, regular fun activities, and education. Our education has included public service agencies and many other organizations on trans*, gender fluidity, non-binary identities, and more. 

Pride Northwest

Pride Northwest's encourages and celebrates the positive diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans communities, and to assist in the education of all people through the development of activities that showcase the history, accomplishments, and talents of these communities. 

Washington County Chamber of Commerce LGTBQ+ Business Advisory Council

The Washington County Chamber LGBTQ+ Business Advisory Council creates business development, employment, and leadership opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community. It seeks to foster a more inclusive and vibrant economy in Washington County. 

Whether you're an LGBTQ+ ally, a parent, or a queer-identified person looking for community or support, discover educational resources here.

Pronouns.org

What are they? When do we use them? How do we use them? 

“Often, people make assumptions about the gender of another person based on the person’s appearance or name. These assumptions aren’t always correct, and the act of making an assumption (even if correct) sends a potentially harmful message -- that people have to look a certain way to demonstrate the gender that they are or are not.”- Pronouns.org 

Visit Pronouns.org to find out more. 

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.

Identiversity

Learn the basics of gender expression and sexual orientation in this accessible resource perfect for those wanting to further educate themselves in LGBTQIA+ topics. Visit the Identiversity website.

It Gets Better Project

Watch an endless stream of inspiring stories shared by people just like you. Visit the Get Help page to find LGBTQ+ youth support services in your community, or sign a pledge to commit to a world where all LGBTQ+ young people are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.

Oregon LGBTQIA+ History

• In 2016 Kate Brown becomes the first openly LGBTQIA+ governor in the country.  

• Same sex marriage was legalized in the state on May 19, 2014.  

• Crowned by Guinness World Records as the “World’s Oldest Working Drag Queen”, Darcelle XV lived in Portland, OR operating the successful Darcelle XV & Company for over 50 years.  

• Oregon’s first Pride Celebration was an indoor Portland event in 1971.  

• When he was elected Portland Mayor in 2008, Sam Adams became the first openly gay mayor of one of the country’s 30 largest cities.  

• When she was selected to become Oregon’s House Speaker for the 2013 legislative session, Representative Tina Kotek became the nation’s first openly lesbian leader of a state legislative chamber. Tina Kotek is currently serving as Oregon’s second openly LGBTQIA+ governor. 

Information provided by GLAPN: A Place at the Table.

Oregon Queer History

Oregon Queer History Collective is a grassroots historical society documenting, sharing and preserving local LGBTQIA+ history and culture founded by Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN).

Visit Oregon Queer History on Instagram.

Arts & Crafts Ideas

LGBTQIA+ History Coloring Book 

Children and adults alike can enjoy learning from this engaging coloring book filled with LGBTQIA+ historical icons and events, created by GLSEN. 

GLSEN is an organization made up of educators and students who are dedicated to giving LGBTQIA+ students a safe, supportive, and inclusive education.

LGBTQIA+ Pride Fashion Project: How To Make Pride Bracelets

Virtual Kids Craft: Make Your Own Pride Flag