Gulfport Public Library
[1] In 2018, the Gulfport Public Library received the GLBTRT Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the LGBT Community.[3] When Lucky's house burned down and she moved away, a new group took up the task of attempting to establish a local library which opened on May 15, 1935.[4] The appointed Librarian at this time was Mrs. Margaret Clees and it was kept in a small one room building that had been a former real estate office.[14] The LGBTQ Resource Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization at the Gulfport Public Library, committed to promoting awareness of the diversity of experiences, contributions and needs of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer.The LGBTQ Resource center provides educational, social and recreational opportunities through the Gulfport Public Library.