Women’s History Month honors the achievements and experiences of all women, including marginalized gender identities, celebrating the diverse contributions that continue to shape our world.
Library Events
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March 9 - Lynnwood Library Book Group - The Women by Kristin Hannah, opens a new window from 6:30pm–7:45pm at Lynnwood Library
In 1965, nursing student Frankie McGrath, after hearing the words "Women can be heroes, too," impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows her brother to Vietnam where she is overwhelmed by the destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America.
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March 11 - Historical Fiction Online Book Group - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See, opens a new window from 2:00pm–3:00pm (Pacific Time) online
In 19th-century China, women in a remote Hunan county created a secret language called nu shu to communicate despite their isolation. Lily and Snow Flower become lifelong friends—laotongs—after exchanging messages on a silk fan. Through famine, rebellion, and the trials of marriage and motherhood, their bond offers comfort and strength. But a misunderstanding threatens to unravel their deep connection.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
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April 2 - The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal, opens a new window - Online Author Talk from 11:00am–12:00pm (Pacific Time)
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts to Christina Hammock Koch, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, there is no comparably thorough book on America's women astronauts than On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts.
Reading Challenge
Women's History Month is a time to shine a light on the many accomplishments of women that have been historically overlooked. This month, take action by showing your gratitude with a heartfelt thank you. Celebrate their stories and achievements by logging your reading in Beanstack to earn beautiful badges!
Instant Access Title
Enjoy instant access to a groundbreaking history of the role of American servicewomen in WWII in Valiant Women by Lena Andrews, opens a new window on ebook or audiobook with no holds and no waiting all month long!
What to Read
Mothers and Other Fictional Characters
What to Watch
From thought-provoking dramas to inspiring documentaries, explore streaming films on Kanopy, opens a new window directed by women, narratives centered on extraordinary women, and films featuring unforgettable performances that bring their stories to life.
Online Resources
- GALE In Context, Biography: Notable Women – biographical information on numerous women of historical importance.
- GALE In Context, U.S. History: Women’s Rights Movement – directory of primary documents, periodicals and other resources on issues relating to civil rights for women in America.
- GALE In Context, World History: Women’s Rights – directory of academic journals, primary documents and other resources related to women’s rights around the globe.
- Mena, J. A. (2022). Special Issue on BIPOC and LGBTQ Feminist Radical Visionaries: Special Issue Dedicated to the Memory of Jean Lau Chin. Women & Therapy, 45(4), 269–273 - historically, women’s rights movements have centered the experiences of white, cisgender, heterosexual women, leaving LGBTQ+ women, nonbinary folks, and women of color underrepresented. During Women’s History Month, it is vital that we recognize that true growth includes celebrating and uplifting all women’s voices. Click on "Publication Contents" to access the full collection of articles in this issue.
- World Book Timelines: Women’s Firsts in the Modern Era – historical timeline of female achievement around the globe from 1793-2017.
- World Book Timelines: U.S. Women’s Firsts – historical timeline of female achievement in the United States from 1793-2016.
Learn More
- The official Women's History Month website highlights the achievements of women in history through exhibits, stories, and educational resources from national institutions. Explore events and materials at womenshistorymonth.gov.
- The National Park Service honors Women's History Month by highlighting the stories, sites, and contributions of women throughout history. Explore exhibits, historic places, and educational resources.
- The National Women's History Alliance is the organization that founded and led the movement to establish Women's History Month in the United States. Dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the vital contributions of women, they provide educational resources, promote annual themes, and support initiatives that highlight women's achievements in various fields. Their website offers materials for schools, communities, and workplaces to honor women's history year-round.
- The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Discoverability Lab, opens a new window uses data science, crowdsourcing, and museum collections to make women’s history visible to tell a more complete American story.
