LGBTQ at NYPL

Expanded Outreach for LGBTQ Teens

Thanks to a generous grant from initial funder Time Warner Inc., LGBT@NYPL is expanding its outreach to LGBTQ teens with a series of workshops, talks, and discussion groups at branches in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The programs range from panels on love and dating to hands-on workshops where participants can create their own graphic novels. Watch these pages for posts of upcoming activities.


UP NEXT: Two panels on dating and sexual identity.


Questions and Answers with Midwest Teen Sex Show Host Nikol Hasler


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Nikol Hasler


Midwest Teen Sex Show host Nikol Hasler has been offering videocasts on the topics that are on everybody's mind: sex, love, LGBT issues, STDs. You'll have a chance to ask questions and share your thoughts. The Midwest Teen Sex Show has free monthly videocasts and has over 65,000 subscribers on iTunes. For ages 12 to 18.


March 30th, Bronx Library Center, 4 p.m.


March 31st, Teen Central at the Columbus Branch,  5 p.m.


April 1st, Mott Haven Branch, 5 p.m. April 2nd,


Epiphany Branch, 4 p.m.


How do you identify?


 You have a wide choice in how you name yourself, or you might choose no label at all. But just to start you thinking, here are a few: Gay / Lesbian / Trans / Bisexual / Straight / On the Down Low/ / Queer / Same Sex Oriented / Questioning / Same gender loving /Heteroflexible / Butch / Femme / Bi-curious. Mara Gottlieb will answer questions about discovering your identity, creating safe spaces, and finding support. For ages 12 to 18.


  Mara Gottlie


Mara Gottlieb


Mara Gottlieb is is a social worker and trainer on sexual health, sexual orientation, and cultural awareness, who focuses on adolescents and adults. April 1st, Bronx Library Center, 4 p.m.April 2nd, Tompkins Square Branch , 4 p.m.April 9th, Wakefield Branch, 4 p.m.April 22nd, Countee Cullen Branch, 4 p.m.April 30th, Morningside Heights Branch, 4 p.m.