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Registration opens:
September 21st, 2026 at 9:00am

Movie and Discussion

"Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria"
2026-10-20 19:00:00 2026-10-20 20:30:00 America/New_York Movie and Discussion October is Pride History Month. Three years before New York's Stonewall riots, LGBTQ people in San Francisco collectively fought back against rampant social oppression. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Tuesday, October 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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October is Pride History Month. Three years before New York's Stonewall riots, LGBTQ people in San Francisco collectively fought back against rampant social oppression.

October is Pride History Month. Three years before New York's 1969 Stonewall riots LGBTQ people in San Francisco's Tenderloin district collectively fought back against the rampant social oppression of gay, lesbian, and queer people.

We will watch the documentary and have an opportunity then to discuss the history described in the movie.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy | Cultural Connections |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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