Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility with Arlington Public Library!

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) takes place annually on March 31st and celebrates the contributions and lives of the trans community everywhere, while also recognizing the discrimination and violence these folx experience. In recognition of this day, we are partnering with Family Diversity Projects to host a series of events and programs. See below for details.

Talk with Author Joey Morelli:

• Mar. 13 at 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Central Library Lobby
• Joey Morelli (a contributor to the Authentic Selves book) will be at Central Library to connect with community members. 
• Book Title: Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families by Peggy Gillespie
• Learn more about the book and accompanying exhibit through the Family Diversity Projects website HERE.
• RSVP to receive an event reminder email.

Online Panel Discussion: 

• Wed. Mar. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
• This online panel discussion seeks to reaffirm diverse perspectives and dismantle prejudice through engaging and insightful conversation. Contributors from the book Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families will join the Library for an online discussion about their personal experiences, allyship, and the significance of TDOV amid ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
• You can register for this event HERE.          

Exhibit: Authentic Selves - Celebrating Trans & Nonbinary People and Their Families

• On display Mar. 4 through 31 at Central Library
• The exhibit explores the many aspects of gender identity and variance by sharing these important, ground-breaking stories through a series of portraits. Authentic Selves celebrates a range of views, opinions, and experiences that are unique and empowering to trans and nonbinary people.” – Family Diversity Projects

For more information, call 703-228-5715.

• Location campus Central Library
• Audience:
  • Events for Adults
  • Events for High Schoolers
  • Good for Adults Age 55+
  • Good for Caregivers of Adults
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