(February 23, 2024 – Annapolis, MD) Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following Women’s History Month programs throughout March.
Reach for the Stars with Sally Ride
Kids will blast off with Dr. Sally Ride, America’s first female astronaut, and enjoy a zero-gravity game show!
Saturday, March 30 at 11 am (Edgewater)
Saturday, March 23 at 11 am (Severna Park)
Women in Science and the Use of Pi
Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 pm
Solar System Ambassador Daryl Cooke will highlight the women of NASA and their contributions that furthered space exploration.
For kids
Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm
Bring your needlework and enjoy crafting along to the film On the Basis of Sex (PG-13, 2018).
Monday, March 25 at 2 pm
Kids are invited to play a fun game of trivia!
Women’s History Month Storytime
Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 am
Join us for stories, songs and activities as we honor women and their achievements.
For preschoolers
Women in Film: Unplugged Movie Magic
Monday, March 11 at 6 pm
Kids will learn the art of movie making and movie magic by drawing an animated flipbook.
Saturday, March 9 at 11 am
Watch award-winning Actress and Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung cook up her own unique recipe for fun as witty Julia Child.
For adults
Young Historians: Women’s History
Tuesday, March 26 at 3:30 pm
Travel back in time to get up close with historical people and cultures.
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
Fly Like A Girl Movie and Crafts!
Thursday, March 28 at 2 pm
Enjoy crafts and a documentary about the women aviators who have set world records, fought in aerial combat and explored outer space.
Scavenger Hunt: Trailblazing Women in Aviation
Saturday, March 30 at 10 am
Kids will celebrate women aviators from history with a scavenger hunt!
Who Run the World? Girls! Trivia Night
Thursday, March 28 at 7 pm
Enjoy a friendly competition that will challenge your knowledge of women’s history.
Paint Like...Helen Frankenthaler
Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm
Discover artist Helen Frankenthaler and create art in her style.
For kids
Thursday, March 7 at 6 pm
Adults will enjoy a Georgia O'Keeffe-inspired paint night.
Be a Painter Like Mary Cassatt
Tuesday, March 19 at 2 pm
Kids learn about the life and artwork of the Impressionist Painter Mary Cassatt and learn how to paint like an impressionist artist yourself.
Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm
Enjoy a screening of She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry (NR, 2014).
Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 pm
Watch a screening of Mankiller (NR, 2017).
Saturday, March 9 at 12 pm
Bring your favorite Barbie and enjoy a movie screening of Barbie (PG-13, 2023).
Trivia Night: Inspired by Women
Wednesday, March 13 at 7 pm
Join us for virtual trivia about young women who changed the world or pop culture.
Department Stores: A Feminine Oasis
Thursday, March 14 at 7 pm
Through a presentation by A Tour of Her Own, adults will learn about the transformative power of shopping and the impact it has had on women’s lives.
For a complete list of events and book recommendations, visit our webpage.