Where Can I Find Drag Queens Library Reading Events Near Me?

Question

Recently heard about drag story hours but having trouble locating one for adults. Any LGBTQ+-friendly book clubs or drag queen book readings in my area?

Arwyn Fabellon · Answer

Events for local readings can often be found on your local library’s website or on their social media accounts for up-coming community events. Even some of the local LGBTQ+ community centers have reading hours where sometimes there will be a drag performer or two as well. In the mean time, if you are looking for additional short stories with queer themes and with lots of diverse representation, then I recommend ‘INFINITE SHADES OF GAY’. This is a great anthology that explores the full spectrum of MM relationships, from sweet to intense and always with lots of genuine emotional connection and density, as well as an array of sexy scenes and elements. Happy reading, and I hope you find a reading or two locally that’s of interest to you.

Trevor · Answer

I look for events across the three states that I travel in frequently. Often LGBTQ+ organizations will sponsor a reading at a public venue, such as a library. However, events can pop up at children’s museums, cultural festivals and even be a pop-up storytime at a library across town from where I am.

Don’t underestimate the power of social media to find drag queen storytime. In fact, drag queens, particularly those who are well-known such as ‘Miss Major’ and ‘Peppermint’, often use Twitter to announce their upcoming events, and many local drag troupes and performers include flyers in the Facebook event pages for their own events. Even a quick search using #QueerEvents + [your city name] led me to a tiny coffee shop that was hosting a monthly Drag Storytime.

If you’re in a rural area, these events can be streamed to you from all around the world. Some organizations even mail you free books to read. I’ve even received drag queen-themed home celebration kits from libraries. Dive into the queer networks of your area – where there’s glitter, there’s story to be found.

Wyatt · Answer

I love drag queen story hours. If you’re looking for drag queen story hours in your area, start with your local library’s event calendar. Many libraries have events all the time, and often have story hours with drag queens. Events are also held at LGBTQ+ community centers, especially during Pride Month. Follow your favorite drag performers on social media – many of them post about upcoming events that they will be participating in. You can also search for “drag queen storytime” on Eventbrite and Meetup. Indie bookstores may also host a themed reading with a local drag queen. Theaters and cafes in larger cities may host an event with a drag troupe as well. Even at those events, however, they can be family-friendly. Ask around in local Facebook groups or subreddits for recommendations and people are generally happy to share.

Una · Answer

I’ve found that some of the best drag queen story time events are held at libraries in liberal areas in association with LGBTQ+ organizations. Often the information about these events can be found on the library’s website, or in their newsletter. For example, the library systems in NYC and in San Francisco list queer-related programs on dedicated web pages.

While a library near you may not host Drag Queen events, many cities have drag collectives that travel to perform at Drag Story Hour events (also a national non-profit organization) for kids and their families. To find upcoming events, check out the organization’s website for a current tour schedule. Follow #DragQueenStoryHour or #DQSH on Instagram and TikTok for the most current updates. They are announced often within hours of being scheduled.

If you cannot find information on drag queen story hours at your library or other venues, ask the librarians at your local library. They are very passionate about their diversity programs, and can inform you of upcoming events as well as how to suggest others. Stores such as The Little Gay Shop in DC, and Glitterary in LA that sell gay books often have drag queens read at the store, so search those out too. These events are slowly but surely increasing in popularity, but there are still not many of them across the country.

Instant Netflix · Answer

You’d be surprised at the kinds of non-traditional venues that host story time events for kids. Children’s museums, cultural centers, and even some progressive churches and synagogues hold story time events in their spaces. The atmosphere is usually really welcoming and joyful.

It was a very packed event at a local children’s museum. I brought my niece and it was amazing. The queen was reading and then they had all sorts of different crafts. It was really a fun community celebration of reading. The venue probably had more of a budget for art and decorations for the event.

Erna Ahmad · Answer

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Bonnie Nipper Miller · Answer

Look for children’s theaters and look for opportunities to collaborate with them. For example, a story can also be a stage play or musical (i.e. “The Paper Bag Princess” or “Peter Pan”). An event like this would be a great hybrid event and might take place in the lobby or in a rehearsal space of the theater.

Most drag events for children strongly incorporate costume and character for young audiences to delight in. It could even include one song from the related musical. It’s a great way to expose youth to the wonderful world of books as well as performance art, often best described as the line between Story Time and full theatrical productions.

Trafalgar Law · Answer

Start with your local public library's event calendar – most library systems post their upcoming programs online. Look for community bulletin boards around town, both online (on Facebook or Nextdoor) and off. Reach out via email to your children’s librarian or community outreach librarian — they often team up with local drag performers for free story hours for kids.

Additionally, track popular drag performers in your area. Most of them post their library and bookstore appearances on their social media sites. Don’t count out the independent bookstores of your community either – they will be putting on the most unique, all ages, drag story time that you ever did see.

Lotess · Answer

There are also a number of digital resources where one can search for upcoming story hour events held by affiliates of Drag Story Hour. The official website for Drag Story Hour (dragstoryhour.org) includes a chapter locator and event calendar for upcoming events held by affiliates of Drag Story Hour held nationwide.

An additional angle would be to search for “All-Ages Drag Brunch” in your city and look for restaurants or community spaces that are hosting such events on weekend mornings. While it may not be exactly the type of event you’re looking for, many all-ages Drag Brunches include a storytime segment as part of the event and are a fun, festival-like occasion complete with pancakes.

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