Celebrate Disability Pride Month

“We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay”

Disability Pride Month is an annual observance in July that celebrates people with disabilities, commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and promotes disability culture and visibility. The ADA protects the civil rights of people with disabilities and was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. This year marks the 35th anniversary! #ThanksToTheADA 

Keep an eye out around the library branches for our new Disability Pride flags! Ann Magill, a writer with cerebral palsy, originally designed the flag in 2016. They unveiled an updated, more accessible design in 2021 based on feedback from members and allies of the disability community. You can learn more about the design considerations and what the flag represents online from AmeriDisability.

Events

Storytimes

July 9th: Little Ones Storytime @ Children's
July 10th: Hora de Cuentos en Español @ College Terrace
July 11th: Family Storytime @ Downtown
July 12th: Family Storytime @ Mitchell Park
July 15th: Family Storytime @ Children's

For Teens and Adults

Open book YA Reads Book Club: open to high school teens and adults, come join the discussion for How We Roll by Natasha Friend.

Popcorn ICYMI Movie Matinee: in case you missed it in theaters, come to the library for a free showing of The Peanut Butter Falcon.

Movie Documentary "I didn't see you there": attend a free screening of this critically acclaimed documentary from a local Bay Area filmmaker.

Book Recommendations
(Remember to log these for your summer reading!)

 

 

 

 

eLibrary Resources

Movie Use iNDIEFLIX to watch award-winning feature films, documentaries and shorts such as Happy 40th, Rolling Romance, The Country Side of Careand Doing the Impossible.

Popcorn Kanopy is another great streaming option as it includes a broad collection of foreign films. Check out Neurodivergent, The Way We Talk, Take a Look at This Heartand Mi nombre en Gennet.

Music Enjoy from the comfort of home our recorded storytime resources on Youtube: PACL Virtual Storytime Songs & Rhymes and Songs & Lap Bounces. Lyrics can be found by clicking "more" in the video's description.

Other Resources and Activities