Annually since 1987, presidents have designated the month of March to nationally honor and highlight the achievements of women throughout American history. We also recognize International Women’s Day on March 8. We hope you take a moment to think about the contributions of women by attending a program, reading a book, or watching a film.
Programs
At GPL we have several events to help you celebrate.
Noble Discontent: Louisa May Alcott
Tuesday, March 3, 7-8 PM • Community Room East
Discover the many sides of Louisa May Alcott from her childhood to her work as a Civil War nurse and beyond.
Emily Dickinson Comes to Life
Tuesday, March 10, 7-8 PM • Community Room
Meet Emily Dickinson and learn about her life through story, poetry, and reflection - including her love of gardening and the natural world that inspired her writing.
From Parlor to Politics: Women’s Fight for the Right to Vote
Saturday, March 14, 2-3:30 PM • Community Room
Explore the powerful stories behind the 72-year fight for women's voting rights with historian and actor Annette Baldwin.
For Your Reading and Viewing Pleasure
Here are staff-created lists featuring fiction, nonfiction, and film.
Recent novels about the lives and experiences of women.
Memoirs and other nonfiction celebrating the lives of women.
A sampling of movies that includes historical fiction, biopic, indie, western, action, and documentary.
One More Thing
A fun picture book biography:
In Argonia, Kansas in 1887, Susanna Salter was ready to vote for the first time. Kansas had just become the first state to give women the right to vote and run for office, but only in their own towns. Some men in her town didn’t think women should be allowed to vote, so as a joke they put Susanna on the ballot for mayor. And - spoiler - she won! But there’s a twist at the end...
On that note: Don’t forget to vote! Check out our Voter Information page.
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