Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month when we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in history, culture, and society.

Designated in 1987 by the U.S. Congress, Women's History Month recognizes how "American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historical contributions to the growth and strength of the Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways."

Throughout the month and all year long, learn something new about the women and events that shaped history through our library resources.

Events

Women in Florida History Scavenger Hunt
Today to March 31

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Celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring the lives of women who helped shape Florida! This self-directed scavenger hunt for youth is available at all library locations in March. Learn about women who made a difference in our state, and earn a small prize for completing the hunt.
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Resources

Adult Nonfiction

Discover the women who fought for justice

Discover the struggles, achievements, and lasting contributions of women throughout history. Explore these titles or browse our collection by topic.

Titles

Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon by Melissa L. Sevigny
Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples from Destruction by Lynne Olson
Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon
Womb: The Inside Story of Where We All Began by Leah Hazard
Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist by Jasmin Graham

Topics

Junior Nonfiction

Read about the women who ismpired generations of girls

Explore inspiring stories of trailblazing women who changed history, broke barriers, and made a lasting impact.

Titles

The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush
Girls to the Front: 40 Asian American Women Who Blazed a Trail by Nina Mata
Doña Fela's Dream: The Story of Puerto Rico's First Female Mayor by Monica Brown
Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now! by Claudette Colvin and Philip Hoose
Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains by Anita Yasuda
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating

Topics

Graphic Novels for Adults

Find thought-provoking and visually appealing reads

Enjoy beautifully illustrated stories that captivate, challenge, and inspire.

Titles

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton
The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir by Thi Bui
Anais Nin: A Sea of Lies by Leonie Bischoff
Calamity Jane: The Calamitous Life of Martha Jane Cannary, 1852-1903 by Christian Perrissin

Topics

Attention-grabbing graphic fiction and nonfiction for adults

Audiobooks and eBooks

Compelling stories anywhere, anytime, on any device

Visit our Digital Library to explore audiobook and eBook resources like Libby, Hoopla, and Boundless.

Electronic Video

Watch, learn, laugh, cry

Watch engaging documentaries, films, and more on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Titles

Book Club Kits

Share your love of Women's History

Celebrate Women’s History Month and share your love of reading by joining a book club or starting one of your own!

Each kit includes 10 copies of a book along with discussion questions to guide your conversation. Some of our featured titles include The Radium Girls by Kate Moore, The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See, The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, and The Women by Kristin Hannah. These are just a few of the thought-provoking titles available for your book club to explore.

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Helpful Websites

Use these resources to learn about the women in our scavenger hunt and many other remarkable women!

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Women's History Month

Celebrate the achievements of women with events, book lists, movie watchlists, and more.