San Antonio Public Library Celebrates Pride

Published on June 03, 2026

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SAPL is celebrating with programs, activities, and movie screenings throughout June.


SAN ANTONIO (June 3, 2026) – The San Antonio Public Library is celebrating Pride Month in June with programs, activities and online content throughout the month. A curated list of book and movie recommendations, as well as LGBTQ+ resources, can be found on SAPL’s website.

Pride Month Programs at SAPL

Poesía y Jotería: Queer Latine Authors Panel & Reading

Date: Saturday, June 6, 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Central Library, 600 Soledad St., 78205

Join us for a lively conversation with four local queer Latine authors. Dive into their creative processes, key influences and raw experiences.

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Let’s Be Proud: Art Factory

Multiple dates and locations.

Come together as we celebrate Pride Month with fun and colorful arts and crafts. Ages 5 – 12.

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Let’s Be Proud! Story Time

Multiple dates and locations.

Celebrate Pride Month with a special Story Time filled with sparkly songs, spectacular stories and colorful crafts.

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Rainbow Checkered Flags: LGBTQ+ History in Motorsport

  • Saturday, June 13, 1 – 2 p.m. at Igo Branch Library, 13330 Kyle Seale Parkway, 78249
  • Saturday, June 22, 5 – 7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Branch Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks, 78233

Join motorsport historian Elizabeth Blackstock for a talk that explores the often-overlooked history of LGBTQ+ representation in motorsport through the stories of pioneering figures.

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Adult Summer Craft with Pride

Tuesday, June 16, 1 – 2 p.m. at Johnston Branch Library, 6307 Sun Valley, 78227

Make a keychain using Pride colors.

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Out and Proud in San Antonio – Retracing the History of Pride Celebrations in the Alamo City

Wednesday, June 17, 4 – 5 p.m., Online Program

LGBTQ historian and archivist Melissa Gohlke will explore the rich history and evolution of Pride celebrations in San Antonio, drawing on archival collections held at UTSA Special Collections. Registration is required.

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Book Bedazzling for Adults: Bling Your Book for Pride!

Thursday, June 18, 3 – 5 p.m. at Igo Branch Library, 1330 Kyle Parkway, 78249

Add some sparkle to your bookshelf by decorating a book cover using rhinestones. Bring a book from home or choose one provided by the library. All other supplies will be provided.

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Bad Girls Romance Book Club: PRIDE Book Bedazzling

Sunday, June 28, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Bazan Branch Library, 2200 West Commerce, 78207

Join us in June as we celebrate PRIDE Month with a discussion of “Kiss Me, Maybe” by local author Gabriella Gamez. Enjoy a book discussion, light refreshments and a book bedazzling craft. 

A few locations will also host special screenings in honor of PRIDE Month. View SAPL’s events calendar to learn more.  

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For information on library services, visit MySAPL.org. Library staff is available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat at Ask.MySAPL.org.

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