SCPL joins Santa Cruz Pride 50th anniversary celebrations

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) is set to start celebrating Santa Cruz Pride's 50th anniversary with events celebrating LGBTQ+ authors and creatives.

Celebrations are spanning from April to June with a Queer Author Panel: Celebrating Pride 50 kicking things off at the Capitola Library Thursday, April 17th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

“The public library in Santa Cruz has always been a welcoming space for all people, including LGBTQ+ people and youth,” said Rob Darrow, Chair, Santa Cruz Pride and LGBTQ+ Support Consultant, Santa Cruz County Office of Education. “The library has been an integral partner for the student podcast project and other celebrating events."

Student-created podcasts discussing the history and stories of Santa Cruz's LGBTQ+ community are available to listen to on Spotify.

Other events for the

• Queer Trivia on Tap @ Steel Bonnet Brewing
  Thursday, May 15th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
  
• Pride: Screening and Discussion of Six-Part Documentary @ Live Oak Library Annex at Simpkins Family Swim Center
  Thursdays, May 15 - June 26, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
  
• Pride: Screening and Discussion of Six-Part Documentary @ Branciforte Library
  Wednesdays June 4 - July 9, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

SCPL is proud to Color our World with Pride and encourages library goers to join in on the fun.

For any additional information visit: https://santacruzpride.org/50th-anniversary