For generations, the stories of LGBTQIA+ individuals have been intentionally suppressed, making their contributions and lived experiences largely invisible. That’s why the Ocean County Library will host “Invisible and Essential: Learning LGBTQIA+ Histories” at its Little Egg Harbor branch on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.

Kate Okeson, director of Youth Equity for the N.J. Department of Education, will present the program. She will make the case for why learning this history is not just a matter of curiosity, but also a crucial step toward empathy and…