Your story matters

Celebrate PRIDE with us

Join us all summer for a variety of programs, book clubs, activities, and more!

Paper Flower Crowns

(W) August 5 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent

The Toledo Pride festival is held each year in August. Celebrate by making a paper flower crown inspired by LGBTQIA+ figures Frida Kahlo and Marsha P. Johnson.

Pride & Poetry

(Th) August 6 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo

Read, share, watch, and otherwise experience poetry about and by LGBTQIA+ authors—and share your own. With Jonie McIntire

Family Pride Night

Enjoy the Library's Annual "Family Pride Night!"

(W) August 12 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

Enjoy family-friendly games and activities in honor of Toledo Pride.

Online Romance Book Club with Author Edward Schmit

The Open Era by Edward Schmit

(W) August 19 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

Small Town PRIDE

(M) August 24 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | King Road

Join the Harris-Elmore & Genoa Public Libraries for their "Small Town PRIDE" traveling book club! This engaging group brings together community members to discuss LGBTQIA+ literature.

Small Town PRIDE

(M) November 23 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Oregon

Join the Harris-Elmore & Genoa Public Libraries for their "Small Town PRIDE" traveling book club!

Join us for Family Pride Night at Sanger Branch on August 12 from 6 – 8 p.m.
 
Want to be a vendor? Due to enthusiastic response to this event, we regretfully can’t accept any more applications. Thanks for your interest, and we hope to see you at the event.

As we celebrate National Coming Out Day on October 11, 2026, we invite you to share the books, resources, media, organizations, or personal materials that supported you during your coming out journey. We will share your recommendations and they may help others feel seen and empowered in their own experiences.
 
 
Need help? Call 211 for local resources or 988 for mental health support.

In addition to public programs, new “Your Story Matters” merchandise will be available for preorder beginning Monday, August 3.
 
The collection includes a T-shirt, crewneck sweatshirt, and tote bag. Orders can be placed online From Monday, August 3 through Monday, August 31 and will be shipped or available for pickup at Jupmode (located at 1811 Monroe St.) by mid-September.
 
Visit toledolibrary.org/shop starting on August 3 to shop!