THE JOHN C. GRAVES LIBRARY AT STONEWALL
ABOUT
The Stonewall Library is the largest lending library of LGBTQ+ materials in the United States, housing over 30,000 books, CDs, and DVDs—all meticulously organized under the Library of Congress Classification System.
The Stonewall Library is open to the public for research and browsing. Stonewall membership is required to check out materials.
DONATE
The heart of the Stonewall Library is built on community generosity. Much of our material has been donated by individuals who believe in preserving and sharing LGBTQ+ stories. We welcome donations of books by and about LGBTQ+ people and topics.
We do not accept books that do not contain LGBTQ+ subject matter.
HOW WE USE DONATIONS
New donations are reviewed against our current holdings.
If the item is unique or in better condition than the same book we current have, it is added to the collection.
Duplicate items may be sold at a nominal amount to support the library or are shared with other LGBTQ+ libraries and community centers.
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REPRESENTATION
We recognize that past collecting practices have unintentionally resulted in gaps in our collection, particularly in materials by and for BIPOC communities. We are actively working to address these disparities and invite your support in helping us build a more inclusive and representative collection.
LGBTQ+ LIBRARY STARTER KITS AVAILABLE
Looking to build or expand an LGBTQ+ collection in your school, community center, or organization?
Stonewall offers Library Starter Kits featuring duplicate materials from our permanent collection. These curated kits are a great way to jumpstart a lending library or resource center with authentic LGBTQ+ content.
Each kit contains a selection of books and materials that reflect the diversity and richness of LGBTQ+ experiences. Many organizations across the U.S. have successfully launched their own collections using these kits. Starter Kits are available for $50.
HOW TO REQUEST A KIT:
For more information to or place a request, please contact: Raif Copeland, Office Manager at Raif@stonewall-museum.org or 954.763.8565
