Queer stories are powerful and our voices can never be silenced

Our circulating collection of books is broken into nonfiction and fiction. Our nonfiction section includes travel, trivia, history, prehistory, archeology, anthropology, sociology, community, movements, government/politics, economics, business, technology, education, psychology/health, nature, philosophy, religion, culture, and leisure. Our fiction section includes poetry, plays, short stories, science fiction and fantasy, mystery, detective, action and adventure, humor, and erotica.

We do have some books, magazines, and other archives that are a part of our special collection. These materials are not available for check out, but patrons may view the materials at the library.

Lending Library

Curbside Pick-Up

COVID-Safe!

The Lavender Library is committed to keeping our community safe! review our catalog and put in a request to pick up and check-out new materials.

No-contact delivery within a 1-mile radius of the library may also be possible - please reach out!

Memberships

Become a member!

We have a variety of membership options, each with a different cost, length of membership, and item check-out privileges. Each allows you to check out books, DVDs, and erotic DVDs for up to two weeks. Find the right one for you!

Browsing books and reading at the library is always free!

Suggest Materials

We’d love your recommendations!

The Lavender Library is committed to updating its catalog in 2 ways: adding new queer & trans materials as they are released and adding more diverse titles by and about LGBTQ+BIPOC.

So, what do you want to see at your local queer library?

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