Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans

Soap operas, comedies, reality TV, quiz shows, music, politics, real life ... lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and trans people (LGBT) are visible in popular culture as never before.

But would you know this from visiting libraries?

Wolverhampton Libraries have built a broad collection of books and DVDs that will interest the LGBT (or just curious!) customer.

At Central Library, LGBT items have a small but bright rainbow sticker on the spine to help staff and customers find them easily on the shelves.

LGBT people are often closely linked but actually their interests and styles of writing are very different - not only from straight authors, but also from each other. Highlighting them makes it easier for readers to find the read they want.

For more information, or to express your opinion on our services email libraries@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Top 10 LGBT Books

Which are currently the most popular LGBT books with Wolverhampton's library users?

Top 10 LGBT issues

Tipping the Velvet - Sarah Waters
In Thrall - Jane DeLynn
A Church at War - Stephen Bates
The Tragedy of Today's Gays - Larry Kramer
My Child is Gay - Bryce McDougall
Reading the L Word - Kim Akass & Janet McCabe
Fresh Flesh - Stella Duffy
Punk Like Me - J D Glass
The Price of Fame - Lynn Ames
To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee

What will be the most popular this month? Come back and find out!

Why not join us at our LGBT reading group?

Can you help us?

We have 2 questions that we'd like you to help us with:

Are we missing your favourite? Is there a book that you'd like to borrow but we don't stock it? Check our catalogue and please let us know. libraries@wolverhampton.gov.uk
We're deciding how to shelve our LGBT stock at Central Library. Would you prefer a dedicated LGBT section or would you prefer the LGBT books to be shelved with the rest of fiction and non-fiction books? Let us know your thoughts. libraries@wolverhampton.gov.uk

LGBT Network

The Wolverhampton LGBT Network meets on the first Monday of most months. For more details phone the Terence Higgins Trust on 01902 711818 or download their leaflet below which is packed with interesting facts!

Wolverhampton LGBT Women

Wolverhampton LGBT Women is a women's group for lesbian and bi women. It meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Bond House, Bond Street, Wolverhampton (next to the Greyhound pub).

Meeting times are 7.30pm - 9.30pm and all lesbian and bi women will be welcome.

Image of Wolverhampton LGBT Women poster

Text or phone Dawn or Wendy on 0781 754 8802. wolveswomenconnect@yahoo.co.uk.

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