The New Westminster Public Library is inviting everyone to learn and celebrate during New West Pride.
The library is hosting three events for New Westminster Pride 2023, in the auditorium of the main branch (716 Sixth Ave., uptown).
For kids: Pride: The Celebration and the Struggle
On Saturday, Aug. 12, children aged nine to 12 are invited to a session with Robin Stevenson, author of Pride: The Celebration and the Struggle. Stevenson will look at the history of Pride, LGBTQ+ rights, the challenges faced by the community today and the work being done to take Pride into the future. Parents are encouraged to attend the session as well.
It runs from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Register at 604-527-4677 or email [email protected].
For teens: Creative writing workshop
That same day, youth and teens are invited to join Stevenson for a creative writing workshop that will give participants aged 12 to 18 a chance to explore how to find story ideas, create believable characters and use their own experiences and curiosity to create compelling writing.
It runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sign up at 604-527-4677 or email [email protected].
For everyone: Drag Storytime
On the day before the big New West Pride street festival, everyone’s invited to the library for a Drag Storytime. It’s on Friday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Join performers from the Storytelling with Drag Queens Foundation for an interactive, all-ages storytime with songs and books. Dressing up is encouraged.
Sign up at 604-527-4677 or [email protected].
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