Rainbow reads

Event description

Rainbow Reads is a collaboration between Our Place and City of Swan Libraries.

It is a queer book club for LGBTQIA+SB young people aged 13 to 18. We will meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Midland Library from 4:30 to 5:30pm.

A new book will be chosen every month and we will have lots of time to dive deep into all things queer literature.

With a City of Swan Library Membership all books will be provided (starting with ebooks). Book club members do not need to bring anything along to the group, a library staff member will facilitate discussion and some light snacks will be provided. 

Each month in 2026 we will have a theme or event which will inform that month's session. Below are our upcoming themes: 

• February 19 – Pointless PowerPoint with a Point (must have a book connection) 10 mins max each
• March 19 – Favourite Trans/Gender Diverse Character
• April 23 – Flag craft (international Asexuality Day + Lesbian Day of Visibility) 
• May 21 – Crafting with old books
• June 18 – Guest author TBA
• August 20 – Song writing workshop with a special guest TBA
• September 18 – Presentation on your favourite book character
• October 15 – Halloween Edition. Memorial to favourite book series, movie, tv series
• November 19 – Pride Party.

Please book in as spaces are limited.
This program is suitable for LGBTQIA+SB young people aged 13 to 18 and is book club. 

Photography and videography may be taken at this event. Images and footage may be used by the City of Swan and event organisers for marketing and promotional purposes.