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Rochester's LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Library
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We will be closing our library tonight and Friday night to give our volunteers some much needed time off. We'll be back on Sunday from 12-4. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday with your families, whether that's biological or chosen!
Sorry we're closed Wed and Fri
November 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Thank you to the George Eastman Museum for once again giving us a mantle to decorate! During this season, our found family in community is just as important as our biological family. We've curated a selection of our books from our Lilac Library as well as ofrendas created by our President.
Selection of LGBTQ+ books on a rainbow scarf on a mantle under a portrait with a rainbow paper chain. An ofrenda featuring Evelyn Bailey with the words Evelyn Bailey, 1946-2022. An ofrenda featuring Sue Cowell with the words Sue Cowell, 1952-2023
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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One week until the biggest giving day of the year, #ROCtheDay! We hope you'll consider supporting the Rochester Rainbow Union and Lilac Library!
United Way's ROC the Day. December 2, 2025. With a picture of an ecstatic woman in the background and the Rochester Rainbow Union logo
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Rochester Queer Comics presents the first annual holiday art and comic show!
Rochester Queer Comics Club Presents: The first annual holiday art & comic show. Sunday December 7th. 10 am to 3 pm at the Lilac Library. 50 Prince St. Artists: J Them They, artisanMatthias, Tarot by Nina. Enter our raffle to win cool prizes! $1=1 entry. $3=5 entries. $5=10 entries.
November 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Picture of a tree sculpture with the names of Trans people we've lost "Thank you to the community leaders and organizers of TDOR!" with a picture of several people on stage holding awards.
November 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Let us work towards a day where no new names are added on Trans Day of Remembrance.
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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On #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honor our trans siblings lost to fatal violence and their impact.

We will not stop fighting until trans people are not just able to survive, but thrive and live safe, full, and joyful lives. May our collective grief, reflection, and action lead to a better future.
On a dynamic gradient background of pink, blue and white, blue and white text reads, “Transgender Day Of Remembrance.” The HRC logo appears alongside two images of blue and pink forget-me-nots.
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Upcoming "Know Your Rights" training on Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:30 pm to 7 pm!
Know your rights. Since the Fall of 2024, many LGBTQ+ people have asked how they can take steps to better protect and care for their marriages and families as well as ensure their advanced directives are respected. Presenters from Empire Justice Center and Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC will discuss marriage equality and other relationship recognition, issues around children, and estate planning considerations for people in New York. This presentation will provide general information only and may not be relied upon as legal advice. Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Please RSVP to: kvalle@bsk.com by Friday, November 28th. Wine, beer, and n/a beverages will be served aling with light appetizers. Bond, Schoeneck, & King PLLC, 350 Linden Oaks, 3rd floor, Rochester, NY 14625.
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Trans Day of Remembrance
📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 MLK Park, Rochester, NY
Theme: “Living Legacies: Rooted in Memory, Growing in Power”
Hosted by Next Generation Men of Transition (NGMT)
Trans Day of Remembrance. Living Legacies. Rooted in memory, growing in power. Thursday 6 pm, November 20th. MLK Park Lodge. Honoring the past and nurturing collective strength. ASL interpreter and handicap accessible symbols. Trans Day of Remembrance. Thank you to our sponsors. Trans Alliance of Greater Rochester. Rochester Rainbow Union. MOCHA Center. Trillium Health. ImageOut. Roc SRJ. GRPR. Eileen Amy Ryan. Rainbow Seniors ROC. NYUC. Empowering Masculinity. Rochester LGBTQ+ Together. The Marsha P. Johnston Institute. Rochester Grants Pass Resistance. Food Not Bombs. Harry B. Bronson New York State Assemble 138th District
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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"Today's decision permitting the Trump administration to deny transgender people accurate passports is not the final word on this issue. This is a preliminary ruling. We will continue to fight for safety and equality for our community." - @shannonminter5.bsky.social
NCLR STATEMENT Screenshots of an NBC News article titled: Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce passport restrictions targeting transgender people" by Lawrence Hurley “Today's decision permitting the Trump administration to deny transgender people accurate passports is not the final word on this issue. This is a preliminary ruling. We will continue to fight for safety and equality for our community." - Shannon Minter, NCLR Legal Director. A picture of shannon is next to his name
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Support your Trans siblings, for they are the ones being targetted first. Fight for their right to live safely and authentically.
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We are looking for some Lilac Library volunteers! Reach out to info@gayalliance.org if interested!
Volunteer positions. Library coordinator: Manages and schedules the Lead Volunteer Team Coordinates Lead Volunteer meetings to keep the team up-to-date Evaluates the library programs and projects for effectiveness and support needs Works with the Library Committee to reviews and update library policies as needed Communicates library updates to the RRU Board Library events coordinator: Schedules recurring library events: Lilac Lectures Works with volunteers and community partners to host library events
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Update: The South Wedge Mission has graciously offered to host our council meeting in their downstairs fellowship room!
LGBTQ+ Community Council. Date: Monday, November 10th. Time: 6-8 pm. Location: South Wedge Mission. Facilitation assisted by M.K. Gandhi INstitute for Nonviolence and Rochester Rainbow Union. bit.ly/4hjgJLB
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Flash new donor special!
We have some FREE tickets to Ponyboi for anyone who starts a new, sustaining, monthly donation of ANY amount! Just email us after you set up the donation through Paypal and we'll send you tickets!
bit.ly/RRUDonate
Info@gayalliance.org
The words "Flash new donor special. First 10 new sustaining donors today receive 2 tickets to next Wednesday's 7 pm screening of Ponyboi!" in neon yellow with lightning bolt neon signs
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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We hope you have a safe and fun Halloween!
The words Happy Halloween with ghosts in the Trans Pride colors holding pride flags and holding the Rochester Rainbow Union logo The words Lilac Library Closed Friday, October 31st with the Rochester Rainbow Union logo and two ghosts holding pumpkins against a border of books.
October 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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We're closed Friday October 31. We're open Sunday November 2. We're open our regular hours 12-4 pm with our monthly visit from Spotter Rabbit Studio's art therapy interns! 50 Prince Street. Enter on College Ave.
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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The Lilac Library will be closed Friday, October 31st to give our volunteers a boo-tiful night off!
Border of books with two transparent ghosts. The words: Lilac Library, Closed Friday, October 31st with the Rochester Rainbow Union Logo
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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The government shutdown will impact food security this month. To help the community, we will have a small selection of shelf stable food items available during our open Library hours in November.
As we are not a dedicated food pantry, we are also sharing information about other local resources
Food available. Rochester Rainbow Union. 50 Prince St, Rochester, NY 14607. Entrance off College Ave. For November: Weds: 6-8pm, Fri: 6-8pm, Sun: 12-4 pm. Other resources: Trillium Health Food Pantry 585-545-7220 Rochester Deaf Kitchen https://www.rochesterdeafkitchen.com/ Foodlink https://foodlinkny.org/find-food/ Rochester LGBTQ+ Mutual Aid https://www.facebook.com/groups/roclgbtqmutualaid The People’s Pantry https://www.peoples-pantry.org/ RPL Food Programs List https://roccitylibrary.org/services/food-programs/
October 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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LGBTQ+ Community Council. Date: Monday, November 10th. Time: 6-8 pm. Location: TBA. Facilitation assisted by M.K. Gandhi INstitute for Nonviolence and Rochester Rainbow Union. bit.ly/4hjgJLB
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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One week left to buy your ticket for Ponyboi!
Ponyboi STARRING: RIVER GALLO, DYLAN O'BRIEN, VICTORIA PEDRETTI, MURRAY BARTLETT, & INDYA MOORE. WED, NOV 12TH 7:00 PM Cinemark Tinseltown bit.ly/PonyBoiRoc BUY YOUR TICKET BY oCTOBER 28TH!'
October 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Join us for our sober craft night this Thursday at 6 pm!
YOU ARE INVITED TO SOBER CRAFT NIGHT 10/23 AT 6PM. JOIN US FOR A CHOOSE-YOUR- OWN-ADVENTURE CRAFT NIGHT! BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT OR CHOOSE FROM PROVIDED CRAFTING MATERIALS. GET COZY WITH SOME HOT APPLE CIDER WHILE WE TUNE IN TO OUR FAVORITE GAY GHOST HUNTING SHOW, GHOSTING! 50 PRINCE ST, ROCHESTER
October 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Take heart siblings! Queer liberation is at hand!
The words: Take heart siblings, Queer liberation is at hand! Against a rainbow crosswalk. Below people are holding a progress pride flag and a trans pride flag Take heart siblings. Queer liberation is coming! Those words, adopted from Larry Fineberg’s in the University of Rochester’s Campus Times, are just as true now. As we enter a weekend where we are all making our voices heard, take heart. Our efforts WILL result in a future where equality is the norm and all people of all identities are loved and supported in our community! Tomorrow there are numerous non-violent rallies locally with people showing up for a future of justice, compassion, and love. If you are participating, know your rights. Have a safety plan. Listen to the safety marshalls. Look out for each other. Take heart in the community you see around you. The majority of us are the supporters of equality! If you are in a place of relative privilege, use that privilege to support those of us whose voices are ignored. Queer, Trans, Black, Brown, Immigrant, Differently-abled … we need you now. Go to the places we can’t. Speak to those we can’t. Hold politicians accountable. If you want to call yourself an ally, we need active support now! Take the energy from this weekend and carry it forward. Movements aren’t one moment, they are sustained action. Take breaks when needed, so that you can continue fighting for a better future. Lean into community. One voice is powerful, countless unified voices achieve change. Support each other, and give each other grace. Those who don’t want our success will try to pit us against each other, but I know that we are united in purpose and power. Remember Rochester, resistance runs in the veins of the LGBTQ+ community. We face unprecedented hurdles right now, but I know that our community will persevere and achieve liberation! Yours in Pride, Andrew Moran President AndrewM@gayalliance.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Join us for a Lilac Lecture on Friday with local author Kaeia Perez (she/her) for a discussion on how disability shows up in horror books and other media. She'll have her debut novel, Emberwomb, available for purchase!
Join local author Kaeia Perez (she/her) for an afternoon talk on how disability shows up in horror books and other media! Hear about what went into crafting her debut novel, Emberwomb, which will be available for purchase so you can get your copy signed. Hang out to talk about ableism in media, and what goes into making a compelling but relatable story. Come for the conversation but stay for a unique perspective in YA horror. Find Kaeia on social media: @magickalgirl on TikTok, IG, Facebook, Lemon8 50 Prince Street. Parking and entrance on College Ave
October 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Rest in power Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. Picture of Miss Major with a white dove.
October 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Indigenous Peoples' Day is an opportunity for all of us in Boston to recognize the accomplishments, histories, and contributions of our Indigenous communities.

We are proud to honor our Indigenous neighbors in our city and across the country. Wishing all a reflective Indigenous Peoples' Day.
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM