Women's History Month at the Library

March is Women’s History Month, a month of celebrating the many achievements and triumphs of women around the world. It is also a time to reflect on and honor the many struggles and obstacles women have faced throughout history and continue to face today. Anne Arundel County Public Library observes Women’s History Month this March by sharing books to read, providing resources to learn from and hosting events that celebrate and empower women.

Attend

Celebrate Women's History Month at your local library by attending fun, educational events!

Visit our Women’s History Month events calendar for a complete list of programs.

Learn

Enrich your knowledge of women’s history using the library’s digital resources!

  • Stream films about women’s history and films directed by women using Kanopy
  • Delve into the lives of historical and contemporary women like Frida Kahlo, Ella Fitzgerald, Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride using our Biography database.
  • Explore information on women's history, gender equality and women's rights using our Diversity Studies and Opposing Viewpoints databases.
  • Discover the history of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, diverse female perspectives from around the world and more using our U.S. History and World History databases. 
Read

Choose your next read from our lists of books about women's history!

  • Check out our booklists for kids, teens, and adults.
  • Download books by women in eBook and eAudiobook formats to enjoy instantly using Overdrive/Libby
  • Looking for more books written by female authors? Use NoveList’s “Advanced Search” feature to generate a list of books by gender identity.

Published March 1, 2024


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Women's History Month Booklists

Adults - Teens & Young Adults - Kids