Betty. Ruth. Eleanor. Aretha. Malala. Rosa. Pocahontas. Gaga. Amy. Kamala. Alice. Frida. Beyoncé. Taylor. Maya. Georgia. Dolly. Meryl. Sally. Serena. Catherine. The first names of these fascinating women are shorthand for the contributions that they and countless others have made to politics, law, human rights, music, film, poetry, art, literature, sports, science, and so much more.
Each March, the Library District recognizes the progress of women everywhere, and library cardholders can do the same by checking out our collection of books, movies, music, events, and much more, inspired by courageous, talented, trailblazing women.
Don’t have a library card yet? You can #GetCarded on our website and enjoy instant access to our ever-growing catalog!
Featured Events
 Here's the Ladies Who Lunch - Make Herstory!
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 Funny Girl Comedy Night
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 Breaking Boundaries, Celebrating Women in Dance
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 A Celebration of Women's History: Presented by EmpowerHer
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 Celebrating Women's History Through Music
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 Marina Pendleton - Women's History Month Celebration Concert
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View all of our upcoming events for Women's History Month
Featured Gallery Exhibits
 Taylor Pierce: Cracked Earth, Blooming Spirit: A Celebration of Resilience in the Mojave Desert |
 Melissa Russell: Presence |
 Three Generations of Polarized Light Art |
 Cristina Ramos: Love of Beads |
Streaming Video from Kanopy
Staff Recommendations
Celebrate Women's History Month by checking out these books by women, for women! With a mix of fantasy and contemporary novels, these fabulous Young Adult recommendations all feature strong female characters!
Check out these acclaimed titles written by female authors from our collection as recommended by the staff at PEOPLE Magazine (digital formats available too)!
Read the following picture books about women who changed the world through science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by shining a light on iconic women characters as recommended by the American Film Institute!
These iconic kids characters have had a lasting impact and built multi-generational fan bases with their dynamic and entertaining storylines and personalities.
From Whitney Houston to Shania Twain, these ladies have dominated the charts in epic fashion with their timeless tunes.
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