Families Under the Rainbow

presented in partnership with SPECTRUM

For Families

About the Program

Come join us as we read stories, make crafts, and have fun together in a safe and supported environment for 2SLGBTQ+ children, families and allies. Each week will feature a different theme and a special book.

Story Schedule

January 14th: Featuring My Footprints by Bao Phi
January 28th: Featuring A Plan for Pops by Heather Smith
February 4th: Featuring When Aiden Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff
February 11th: Featuring Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian
February 25th: Featuring Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution by Joy Michael Ellison

Families Under the Rainbow seeks to support children and families' sense of belonging in the community. The goal is to help foster a safe and supportive environment for 2SLGBTQ+ children, their families, and their allies. This program is run in collaboration with several organizations including SPECTRUM, Waterloo Public Library, Region of Waterloo Public Libraries, Kitchener Public Library, Idea Exchange, and Artshine.

Families Under the Rainbow is a program presented in partnership with SPECTRUM - Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space.

This program is designed for children ages 4 to 10 years with a caregiver, but families are welcome.

Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and video may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos.

For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video.

Programmer: Vrinda