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Celebrate love and belonging with us from 20 May – 19 June. We have a variety of activities and events for folx of all ages. Whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, make this your month to celebrate being yourself and accepting others as they are.
This year, all events are being held at Hastings library.
Click on a button below to find out more, or register for an event.
Flick through our Pride event brochure. It's full of info and clickable links to register for events, or use a registration button below.
We'll be adding more and more reading lists to the page over the next while, so keep coming back to check for updates!
Hastings Libraries of Pride present Pride Month 2022.
Celebrate love and belonging with us from 20 May – 19 June. We have a variety of activities and events for folx of all ages. Whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, make this your month to celebrate being yourself and...
Date: Friday 20 May to Sunday 19 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come along to special storytimes with Taranaki drag queens Erika and Coco Flash.
Be dazzled and hear stories about following your own unique dreams. Erika and Coco will bring out the shining star in everyone with music and fabulosity!
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take...
Date: Friday 20 May to Saturday 21 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet Erika and Coco Flash, drag queens on tour from Taranaki. This evening event is a safe space to hear about Erika and Coco's lives in and out of drag, ask questions, and be dazzled by their sequins and personalities. Registrations are required - register through the Hastings District Libraries...
Date: Friday 20 May
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Be proud to make your own merch! Materials provided. Polymer clay, pony beads, Hama beads, felt, and all the colours of the rainbow. Contribute to a collaborative artwork, use our ideas, or bring your own. Two dates, same crafts; attend one or both. Registrations are required - register through...
Date: Thursday 26 May to Thursday 9 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Libraries of Pride present Pride Month 2022.
Celebrate love and belonging with us from 20 May – 19 June. We have a variety of activities and events for folx of all ages. Whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, make this your month to celebrate being yourself and...
Date: Friday 20 May to Sunday 19 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and share the titles you've loved, and hear about the LGBTQIA+ books and movies others have been enjoying. Have a glass of wine, ask for recommendations, and meet others in the local LGBTQIA+ community.
Suitable for ages 18+.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and...
Date: Thursday 2 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Be proud to make your own merch! Materials provided. Polymer clay, pony beads, Hama beads, felt, and all the colours of the rainbow. Contribute to a collaborative artwork, use our ideas, or bring your own. Two dates, same crafts; attend one or both. Registrations are required - register through...
Date: Thursday 26 May to Thursday 9 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bring your whānau or chosen family and a packed lunch, dress up, and come along to our picnic in Civic Square to celebrate Pride month with others. Meet new people and show your support for the Hastings LGBTQIA+ community.
There is no need to register, just turn up and picnic away! If the...
Date: Saturday 11 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Motif Poetry and Hastings Library are excited to present a special, one-night-only, free Pride Poetry Slam right here in the Bay!
Hosted by UK Slam Champion Sara Hirsch and featuring wordsmiths from around Hawke's Bay, this will be spoken word at its biggest and best. Come and watch poets...
Date: Saturday 18 June
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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