Read with Pride In-Person
- Date:
- Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dutcher Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Book Groups and Literature Discussions
Join us for a discussion of The Stonewall Reader. June 28, 2026 marks the 57th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which is considered the most significant event in the gay liberation movement, and the catalyst for the modern fight for LGBTQ rights in the United States.
Please register online.*
Drawing from the New York Public Library's archives, The Stonewall Reader is a collection of first accounts, diaries, periodic literature, and articles from LGBTQ magazines and newspapers that documented both the years leading up to and the years following the riots. Most importantly the anthology spotlights both iconic activists who were pivotal in the movement, such as Sylvia Rivera, co-founder of Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), as well as forgotten figures like Ernestine Eckstein, one of the few out, African American, lesbian activists in the 1960s. 2019; 336 pages.
Read with Pride is an ongoing reading group that meets the first Thursday of each month and reads fiction and nonfiction from the LGBTQ+ community.
Co-sponsored by Saratoga Pride
What to Expect
- A discussion of the featured book, facilitated by a librarian.
- Discussions follow a loose, guided structure.
- You do not need to finish the book to attend or participate.
- Participants are welcome to listen quietly or join the discussion—both are valued.
- No pressure to speak, read aloud, or share personal experiences.
- The group will focus on open-ended questions rather than right or wrong answers.
- You may arrive late or leave early if needed.
Sensory Information
- The discussion takes place in a shared indoor space with conversational-level noise.
- Seating is library-style (chairs around a table or in a circle).
- Lighting is standard indoor lighting.
- Voices may overlap during discussion, but the librarian helps keep turn-taking clear.
- The program is generally calm and predictable, with minimal movement.
Sensory Supports
- Listening without speaking is always okay.
- Fidget tools or quiet sensory items are welcome.
- You are welcome to take breaks or step out if you need to.
- Written prompts or questions may be available to follow along.
- Staff are happy to help with seating preferences when possible.
- Additional accessibility supports may be available—please ask library staff.
Saratoga Springs Public Library aims to make all programs welcoming and accessible. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact the library at 518-584-7860 in advance.
*Registration is not required, but recommended to receive an email reminder.