Queer theme days at the Stadtbibliothek

Since 2019, Queer Power Month Bremen has focused on the stories, lifestyles, and experiences of queer people. This year, thanks to many supporters, the program has been extended until December. The Stadtbibliothek Bremen is also participating.

On September 23rd, we welcomed Sasha Marianna Salzmann to the Wall Hall of the Central Library. You can watch the recording of the event here on our YouTube channel .

In his book "I Am Linus," author and activist Linus Giese recounts experiences of discrimination and threats, but also the immense joy of finally being himself. The Bremen native has been advocating for the rights of trans* people since coming out. On November 4th, Giese will read from his book at the Central Library , and the following day he will speak at the Vegesack branch library about queer diversity in children's and young adult literature.

Queer life in children's books will also be the focus on November 19th, when the Rat&Tat Center and the intercultural children's book project "EeneMeeneKiste" offer an afternoon of browsing and reading on the topic. This event, however, will center on books for younger children. In addition to themed book boxes, a picture book cinema and a Kamishibai reading are also planned.

Under the motto "Lesbian is just a word," author Anne Bax and musician Anika Auweiler invite you to a musical reading in the Wall Hall of the Central Library on November 30th. With wit and music, an extraordinary sense for strange situations, and an affectionate perspective, they describe and sing about many of the absurdities of everyday lesbian life.

Three of the five events can also be followed via livestream.

The streams at a glance:

>> Sasha Marianna Salzmann
>> Linus Giese
>> Lesbian is just a word

You can view the complete program of Queer Power Month Bremen here .

In addition, we have set up a special collection for the Queer Theme Days on Filmfriend, the streaming service of German-speaking public libraries. Here you can watch films dealing with queer stories and topics for free with your library card.

August 16, 2021