Libraries Serve Everyone

A public library belongs to the whole community, that includes LGBTQ+ people, their families, and their allies.

Upholding LGBTQ+ rights ensures that every patron feels safe, welcome, and valued when they walk through our doors.

Freedom to Read & Learn

LGBTQ+ books give young people and adults the chance to see themselves reflected, which is essential for mental health and belonging.

They also give the wider community the chance to understand and learn about diverse experiences.

Removing or restricting these voices denies people the freedom to read and choose for themselves.

Protecting Vulnerable Youth

LGBTQ+ youth face higher risks of bullying, depression, and suicide.

Libraries can be a lifeline, a place where they discover resources, support, and stories that affirm their identity.

Access to inclusive materials is not just about books, it’s about protecting lives.

Core Library Values

Intellectual freedom, inclusivity, and equal access are at the heart of librarianship.

Standing up for LGBTQ+ rights is not about politics, it’s about defending those core values that keep libraries open and free for all.

Local Relevance

Here in Garfield County, LGBTQ+ residents are our neighbors, classmates, coworkers, and family.

Supporting their rights in our libraries strengthens the whole community by fostering understanding, reducing division, and celebrating diversity.

When libraries protect LGBTQ+ rights, they are protecting the principle that everyone in our community deserves to belong, to be seen, and to be free to learn.