Also visit Little District Books, DC's brand-new queer bookstore, 737 8th St. SE, who are donating 10% of purchases this weekend from anyone with an ALA conference badge to Rainbow History Project.

Renew your hold with Que(e)ry Librarians at our first event since January 2020!  "Que(e)ry: Renewal" begins after the ALA Rainbow Round Table Social (Sunday 6-8pm at Red Bear Brewing Company, 209 M St. NE) at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

Our beneficiary the Rainbow History Project is a DC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, and promote an active knowledge of the history, arts, and culture of metropolitan Washington DC’s diverse LGBTQ+ communities.

Our co-sponsor EveryLibrary is the first and only national political action committee for libraries, and is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization whose primary goal is to ensure stable funding and access to libraries for generations to come.

Accessibility Information: The venue entrance, first floor, and outdoor patio are wheelchair accessible at street level. 

Conduct: Que(e)ry values consent, inclusion, and respect for the identities and boundaries of all who attend.  Please speak to a Que(e)ry organizer or venue staff if you experience or witness discriminatory, harassing, or non-consensual conduct.

COVID Precautions: For the safety and health of our community, Que(e)ry strongly encourages masking and up-to-date vaccinations for all attendees. The host venue has outdoor space, and as of June 26, is requiring masks when patrons are walking through the space and ordering at the bars. Staff will be masked and negative tests are required for staff before their shifts. Que(e)ry is keeping an eye on any changes to local conditions and regulations in DC, and ALA's health and safety measures for conference attendees (although Que(e)ry is not hosted by or affiliated with ALA). 

Other queer happenings at ALA:

Saturday, June 25:

1-2pm: Beyond the Visible Spectrum: Intersectional Diversity in LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Literature, WCC 143B

1-2pm: School Libraries and Diversity of LGBTQ+ Voice: A Study of Equity and Practice, WCC 158A-B

1-2pm: Hidden Heroes: Social Justice through Local History & Community Engagement, WCC 146A

Sunday, June 26:

1-2pm: Library Leaders: How to be a Rainbow Ally, WCC, 154A-B

2:30-3:30pm: Queering the Library: Strategically Creating Space for the LGBTQ+ Community, WCC 146C

6-8pm: Rainbow Roundtable Social, Red Bear Brewing Company, 209 M St. NE

Monday, June 27:

9-10am: Decoding the Alphabet: Terminology for Including All Genders and Sexualities, WCC 144B-C

4-7:30pm: Rainbow Roundtable Awards, including Stonewall Book Awards and Meet & Greet, WCC 207A-B