March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to honouring transgender people and celebrating their contributions to society.
In celebration, we are hosting another Rainbow Storytime at the Library on Sunday, March 30 at 11 a.m. at the Downtown Branch. Event details can be found here.
We understand that you may have some questions about this event, so we have included a brief FAQ section below. If you have any comments or questions related to the program, please use the form below.
Q: What is Rainbow Storytime?
A: Rainbow Storytime, or Drag Queen Storytime, is exactly like any other storytime, except that we have special guest readers (who are members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community) dressed in fabulous sparkly outfits, sharing their love of reading, and choosing stories about love, acceptance, and diversity.
Q: Is Rainbow Storytime appropriate for all ages?
A: Absolutely! As with all of our storytimes, the stories, crafts, costumes, and discussion are all carefully chosen with the age of our audience in mind.
Q: What are the benefits and reasons behind hosting such an event?
A: To name a few:
- It introduces children and families to a positive role model from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It is very important when sharing stories and themes from marginalized groups, that we do our best to center their voices and invite their participation.
- It provides a great platform to discuss the importance of individuality, acceptance, empathy, and inclusion.
- It encourages participants to look beyond appearances and accept others as they are.
- It showcases the incredible value and importance of books and reading.
- Hosting such an event shows our community that we value ALL of our patrons. It is a concrete demonstration of our commitment to create a safe and welcoming space for all.
Occasionally, concerns about abuse or exploitation are incorrectly attributed to the above types of events. If you would like to find factual information to help recognize and combat child abuse and exploitation, please check out the resources from the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, opens a new window.
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