This event will take place online via MS Teams. The link was sent via email on 4/10.

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Our next DEI discussion group is fast approaching! 
Time: April 30^th @ 1:00pm
Topic: How Libraries Save Lives, the Power of Welcoming for the Trans Community. 
Facilitator: Sarah Trumpp of the Friendship Free Library

All staff, volunteers, board members, etc. are welcome! 

For those who wish to have some Trans education: https://trans101.org.au/

The power of books, why we should make sure we have diverse collections (podcast- This Queer Book Saved My Life, episode "Whipping Girl)- https://thisqueerbook.com/episodes-list/

Looking at what the ALA has to say about making a welcoming library for Trans folks- https://www.ala.org/advocacy/diversity/librariesrespond/transgender-staff-patrons#:~:text=How%20to%20Protect%20and%20Support%20Patrons,applications%20that%20ask%20for%20gender.&text=Have%20clear%20signage%20regarding%20bathroom%20use.&text=Normalize%20using%20the%20pronoun%20%E2%80%9Cthey%E2%80%9D%20when%20speaking%20about%20patrons.