March is Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of women past and present while recognizing the challenges they have overcome and continue to face. This March, Anne Arundel County Public Library invites you to honor and uplift women's voices through engaging events, thought-provoking reads, and valuable resources that highlight their contributions to history, culture, and society. Join us as we learn, reflect, and celebrate the power of women’s stories!
Discover, learn, and celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history with exciting and interactive events at your local library this Women's History Month!
Celebrate Women's History Month at the library with a variety of engaging events! Test your knowledge by competing in Man! I Feel Like a Woman! Trivia Night or playing Women's History Month Bingo to learn about trailblazing women in a fun way.
Experience inspiring performances that highlight extraordinary women throughout history. Discover the daring exploits of the legendary Irish pirate in Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen or enjoy a captivating tribute to pioneering women with the "Women Take the Lead" dance performance by DanceInTime.
Explore the lasting impact of remarkable women in Annapolis history with Women Transforming Annapolis.
Get creative with hands-on activities celebrating female innovators. Participate in Crafternoon: Women’s History Month by designing pieces inspired by notable women. Learn about Admiral Grace Hopper's vision of computer access for everyone with coding crafts and activities. Celebrate groundbreaking female scientists through interactive experiments and get crafty with Make Art!, where you'll learn about famous female artists and try their techniques. Dive into the unique style of Georgia O’Keeffe, studying her work and creating your own masterpiece.
Cap off your celebration by watching powerful films featuring inspiring women. The library will be showing Hidden Figures, the remarkable true story of the women behind NASA’s space race; Philomena, a moving film about a woman’s search for her lost son; and Leonor Will Never Die, a genre-bending story about a retired filmmaker pulled into one of her own unfinished scripts.
Visit our Women’s History Month events calendar for a complete list of programs.
Celebrate Women's History Month by exploring the incredible stories and achievements of women through the library’s digital resources!
- Stream powerful films about women's history and groundbreaking female directors with Kanopy, bringing inspiring stories right to your screen. Check out their curated films for Women's History Month.
- Get to know remarkable women like Frida Kahlo, Ella Fitzgerald, Grace O'Malley, and Sally Ride through our Biography database, filled with fascinating insights into their lives and legacies.
- Dive into topics like women's rights, gender equality, and historical milestones using the Diversity Studies and Opposing Viewpoints databases, offering engaging and thought-provoking perspectives.
- Uncover the history of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, explore diverse female voices from around the world, and discover even more in our U.S. History and World History databases.
Your library has everything you need to be inspired, learn something new, and celebrate the achievements of women all month long!
Find your next great read from our curated lists of books celebrating women's history! Whether you're looking for something for kids, teens, or adults, we have something for everyone. Instantly enjoy books by women in eBook and eAudiobook formats through Overdrive/Libby, perfect for on-the-go reading. Want more books by female authors? Use NoveList’s Advanced Search to easily discover new titles by gender identity. Dive into these incredible stories and explore the powerful voices of women throughout history!
Published March 1, 2025