Welcome to the Lavender Book Club – Pittsburgh! Formerly known as the Rainbow Reading Group in Pittsburgh at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, we are a vibrant community for LGBTQIA+ book lovers and allies here now at Pittsburgh Equality Center. We invite everyone to join us for engaging discussions and a shared passion for literature.
What We Do
Lavender Book Club Pittsburgh is the regional chapter of the broader Lavender Book Club initiative now its 24th year. We proudly partner with the Pittsburgh Equality Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to bring diverse LGBTQIA+ literary experiences to our community here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Our club focuses on fiction and nonfiction works by and for LGBTQIA+ audiences, providing a space to explore stories, perspectives, and histories relevant to our community.
Join Our Community
We currently host in-person book discussions in Pittsburgh. Please note that at this time, we do not have a virtual option for our main book club meetings. However, we have also launched a digital community designed for LGBTQIA+ book enthusiasts, offering additional ways to connect.
Benefits of joining our community include:
- Connecting with fellow LGBTQIA+ book lovers in the Pittsburgh area.
- Participating in discussions about our monthly selections and other literary topics.
- Access to exclusive free and/or premium LGBTQIA+ literary events, both in-person and virtually through our digital platform.
When & Where We Meet
Our main book club discussions typically take place on the fourth Thursdays of the month. Please note an exception for November and December, when meetings are held on the second Thursdays of those months to accommodate the holidays.
Stay Connected
We primarily share upcoming book discussion details, reminders, and other pertinent information within our community group.
We look forward to meeting and seeing you at Lavender Book Club – Pittsburgh!
Have a Question?
If you have any questions about our LGBTQIA+ book club, please don’t hesitate to email us, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.