Connecticut
According to the 2017 GLSEN Connecticut School Climate survey, just over half of Connecticut students say they have access to LGBTQ-related library resources at school.
Just 25% of Connecticut students say they were taught positive representations of LGBTQ people, history, or events at school. A collection of texts that positively represent LGBTQ+ characters and historical figures is critical for any school to be an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students and those with LGBTQ+ family members.
As of 2021, over 240 Connecticut Schools & Libraries have Rainbow Libraries, impacting an estimated 155,000 young readers
67% of recipient schools and libraries purchased more LGBTQ+ affirming books because of
the Rainbow Library.
Check Out Connecticut's 240+
Rainbow Library Locations!
Request a Rainbow Library for Your Connecticut School or Library
Find a Connecticut LGBTQ+
Community Center
LGBTQ+ Community Centers offer programming for LGBTQ+ youth, such as group meetups, Queer Prom, volunteer opportunities, and LGBTQ+ focused scholarships. LGBTQ+ Community Centers also have information and resources on safe sex practices.
New Haven Pride Center
84 Orange Street
New Haven, CT
(203) 387-2252
info@newhavenpridecenter.org
Triangle Community Center
650 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT
(203) 853-0600
tcc@ctpridecenter.org
Thank you to our
Winter 2021 Connecticut Sponsors!
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Sponsor the Rainbow Library
Connecticut
Rainbow Library sponsors will be recognized in a number of ways, ranging from this website to virtual and in-person Rainbow Library events.
State sponsorship levels are as follows:
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State Presenting Sponsor - $15,000 and up
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State Platinum Sponsor - $8,000 and up
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State Gold Sponsor - $5,000 and up
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State Silver Sponsor - $3,000 and up
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State Bronze Sponsor - $1,500 and up
To learn more about becoming a sponsor for the Rainbow Library Arkansas, email info@rainbowlibrary.org.
Not interested in becoming a sponsor, but still want to contribute? Click here!