We've got Pride at the Library!
Pride doesn’t stop when June ends. Brooklyn Public Library offers expanded access to queer books, brand new booklists, and some great events all year round. Check out our 2026 Recommended Pride Reads!
Books Unbanned
In recent years, public and school libraries across the United States have experienced an unprecedented wave of book challenges and bans, many focused on censoring queer stories. In April 2022, Brooklyn Public Library launched Books Unbanned, granting teens and young adults in the U.S., ages 13-21, free access to its entire digital collection of over half a million eBooks and audiobooks. Find out more about Books Unbanned.
Upcoming Events
Lesbian Library Day: Resource Fair
Join us for our first Lesbian* Library Day!
Throughout the day, we'll be joined by community partners tabling in the Grand Lobby. Learn about resources in the neighborhood specifically for LGBTQ+ adults and teens! Get some book recommendations from a librarian! Pick up some free giveaways…
2026 | New Queer Books
Take Pride in what you're reading! Celebrate Pride with Brooklyn Public Library's list of new queer books for all ages, published since last year's Pride Month:
KIDS
TEENS
ADULTS
Staff Picks
- Pride Month 2026: Recommended Reads
- Pride Month 2026: Books for Kids
- Pride Month 2026: Books for Teens
- Pride Month 2026: Books for Adults
Online Resources
Comics Plus
A collection of thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for kids, teens, and adults.
Gale OneFile: Gender Studies
Journals relating to gender studies.