Anne Arundel County Public Library Hosts Events to Celebrate Women’s History Month  

(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) 

 

Broadneck 

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 

 

Busch Annapolis 

Flicks with Sticks 

Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm 

Bring your needlework and enjoy crafting along to the film On the Basis of Sex (PG-13, 2018).  

 

Women’s History Trivia 

Monday, March 25 at 2 pm 

Kids are invited to play a fun game of trivia! 

 

Crofton 

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. 

 

Deale 

Julia Child: Queen of Cuisine 

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. 

 

Eastport-Annapolis Neck 

Scavenger Hunt: Trailblazing Women in Aviation 

Saturday, March 30 at 10 am 

Kids will celebrate women aviators from history with a scavenger hunt! 

 

Edgewater 

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. 

 

Mountain Road 

Paint Like...Helen Frankenthaler 

Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm 

Discover artist Helen Frankenthaler and create art in her style. 

For kids 

 

Odenton 

Georgia O’Keeffe Paint Night 

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. 

 

Women’s History Month Movie 

Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm 

Enjoy a screening of She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry (NR, 2014). 

 

Severn 

Women’s History Month Movie 

Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 pm 

Watch a screening of Mankiller (NR, 2017). 

 

Severna Park 

Happy Birthday, Barbie! 

Saturday, March 9 at 12 pm 

Bring your favorite Barbie and enjoy a movie screening of Barbie (PG-13, 2023). 

 

Online Events 

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