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. Wednesfield library also has a small collection of fiction and non-fiction books that have recently been transferred from Bilston Library.

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.

Why not join us at our LGBT reading group?

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

Stop Press!

We have now started to receive the new DVDs for our LGBT collection. A new section will be created in our Adult Lending Library at Central Library, Snow Hill. It costs just £1.50 to borrow a DVD for 7 days!

Interview with author Fiona Shaw

Listen to an interview of Fiona Shaw by Wolverhampton Community Radio's Andrew Causton. This interview was recorded when she attended 2010's Health and Wellbeing Event at the Lighthouse.

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!

L:BoW Room - Wolverhampton LGB Women

L:BoW Room is a Wolverhampton based group for local lesbian and bi women, including transwomen who identify as lesbian or bi. The group 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.

Text/phone the group on 0781 754 8802, visit www.lbowroom.co.uk for more information or find them on Facebook.

Gender Matters

A registered charity based in the West Midlands providing support to the transgender community. They provide information and support to all transgender people, their family and friends, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, creed or colour.

http://www.gender-matters.org.uk/