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LGBT history month celebrated in Moray

LGBT history month is being celebrated in Elgin library throughout February.

Library users can learn about LGBT authors, check out reading lists and displays and collect information about LGBT issues.

On Saturday 16 February there will be a diversity-themed story time and craft session, free and suitable for 4+ years.

Libraries Moray will also be showcasing their ‘rainbow reads’ on their Facebook page.

Moray Council’s Equalities Champion, Cllr Shona Morrison, will be dropping in to the library to champion LGBT history month.

“I’m delighted that our library service is raising awareness of this important and relevant topic. I hope local residents will come along and learn more about LGBT history month and its significance, and that those looking for information on LGBT issues take the opportunity to access it.”

To book onto the story time or craft session email elgin.lending@moray.gov.uk or call 01343 562601.

Topics

  • Public sector

Regions

  • Scotland

Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live. Nestling between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, Moray stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Brodie Castle in the west.  

Contacts

Sharon Dunbar

Press contact Media and Communications Officer 01343 563046

Peter Jones

Press contact Communications manager Press, public communications, social media, events, FOI, campaigns, crisis comms. 01343 563601

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