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Library material and archival collections related to African American LGBTQ+ communities.

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LGBT Videos on Kanopy

LGBTQ History - Videos and Multimedia

LGBT Videos on Kanopy

LGBTQ History - Videos and Multimedia

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LGBTQIA+ reading lists from staff

Teen Reads for Transgender Day of Visibility

The Trans Rights Readathon 2025

Trans Rights Read-a-Thon

Teen Reads for Transgender Day of Visibility

The Trans Rights Readathon 2025

Trans Rights Read-a-Thon

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    • Golden Gate Branch
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    • Melrose Branch
    • Montclair Branch
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    • Lakeview Branch

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