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Registration opens:
May 13th, 2026

Queer History - Illinois

[In Person]
2026-06-10 18:30:00 2026-06-10 19:30:00 America/Chicago Queer History - Illinois Illinois played a foundation role in the United States’ queer history by becoming the first state in the nation to decriminalize homosexuality in 1962, decades before a national ruling. Deerfield Public Library - Room A/B/C, Deerfield Virtual Room

Wednesday, June 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-10 18:30:00 2026-06-10 19:30:00 America/Chicago Queer History - Illinois Illinois played a foundation role in the United States’ queer history by becoming the first state in the nation to decriminalize homosexuality in 1962, decades before a national ruling. Deerfield Public Library - Room A/B/C, Deerfield Virtual Room

Deerfield Public Library

Room A/B/C, Deerfield Virtual Room

Illinois played a foundation role in the United States’ queer history by becoming the first state in the nation to decriminalize homosexuality in 1962, decades before a national ruling.

Join us as we explore this deep history of activism, including the founding of the nation’s first gay rights organization in Chicago in 1924.

To request accommodations, please email jhosein@deerfieldlibrary.org at least 5 (five) business days in advance. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program | Adult Program |

Deerfield Public Library
reference@deerfieldlibrary.org
Phone: 847-945-3311
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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