Wednesday, May 25, 2022

June is as Pride Month, but not everyone may be aware of Wisconsin’s history of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

On Thursday, June 9 at 6 pm in the McLane Room, hear from the authors of "We Will Always Be Here: A Guide to Exploring and Understanding the History of LGBTQ+ Activism in Wisconsin” during the Fond du Lac Public Library’s History at Home program.

The presenters will be authors Jenny Kalvaitis and Kristen Whitson, who share a rich collection of examples of individuals across a wide spectrum of identities who have helped empower others to make a positive change in the world.

Kalvaitis has a master's degree in public history from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and she has worked in informal education and museum education for over 10 years. Whitson has a master's degree in library and information science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and she has worked in digital preservation, community and indingenous archives, and LGBTQ+ archives.

Their book was published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press.

Also be sure to visit a special display on the first floor of the Main Library for a collection of LGBTQ+ fiction books and DVDs.

History at Home programs focus on stories about the area's past every month. Programs are held on the second Thursday of every month at 6 pm in the McLane Room. The programs are free; no registration necessary to attend. Those who are unable to attend in person may watch live via Facebook at facebook.com/FDLPL. Many History at Home programs also are captured on video and shared on the library's YouTube channel.