LGBTQ+ Collection
Explore our collection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer fiction and nonfiction books on diverse topics for young adult and adult interests.
Explore the LGBTQ+ Collection
Our Capitol Hill Branch has a collection of over 1,500 books focused on the past, present and future of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.
This diverse collection includes fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, comics, literature, poetry, and biographies, offering a global perspective on LGBTQ+ experiences and topics. While most materials are in English, the collection also features publications in other languages.
The collection is available during Capitol Hill Branch open hours, and circulating materials can be requested through library holds.
Preview the Collection
Using the catalog’s advanced search, you can explore this collection by clicking the Collections drop-down menu and selecting “LGBTQ+ Collection”.
You can also explore a curated list of LGBTQ+ fiction and nonfiction selected by our librarians.
Or you can search the Archives of Sexuality and Gender, a robust collection of primary sources for the historical study of sex, sexuality and gender.
About the Collection
Capitol Hill Branch collaborated with Technical and Collection Services and the Washington Center for the Book to define the parameters for a collection focused on LGBTQ+ subjects and themes. The branch began building the collection with funding assistance from The Seattle Public Library Foundation in the early 2000s.