March is Women's History Month
March is National Women's History Month, a time to pay tribute to the generations of women who changed the face of society through courage and activism.
The National Women’s History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women’s History Month. The 2023 theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”
Did you know that the Women’s History Month began in Sonoma County?
The National Women’s History Alliance, was founded in Sonoma County. In 1978, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women initiated the first-ever “Women's History Week” celebration.
The weeklong celebration included school programs, speakers, an essay contest, and a parade held in downtown Santa Rosa. The image above is from the 1979 Santa Rosa Women’s History Week parade. Hearing of the success of the Sonoma County program, several prominent women’s groups began lobbying for a national celebration — and in 1980, President Carter issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring the first-ever “Women's History Week” in early March of that year. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity.
Sonoma County Library celebrates National Women’s History Month with events, displays, and resources, such as those highlighted below. Help us share in this annual tribute by celebrating and learning about the generations of women who influenced and enriched our nation and society.
Books and More!
Check out these recommended book lists our librarians have created for you:
- Adults: Fiction, Non-Fiction
- Teens
- Children ages 0-7, ages 8-12
Events and Activities
Author Talk with Pam Jenoff
Writer of The Lost Girls of Paris
Tuesday, March 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
An exciting trip through time with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book Code Name Sapphire!
In Code Name Sapphire, A woman must rescue her cousin's family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance.
CreativeBug
Women's History Month Class Collection
Streaming video tutorials from leading artists who share their stories, their creativity and advice on what it means to persevere. Watch, get inspired, and start making!
Celebrating Trans Women as Women
Wednesday, March 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
At Windsor Library
Join us for a panel discussion, led by author Janna Barkin, featuring panelists who will share their experiences and perspectives as transgender and nonbinary individuals.
Dial a Story
Streaming video tutorials from leading artists who share their stories, their creativity and advice on what it means to persevere. Watch, get inspired, and start making!
Games and Activities
Visit your local Sonoma County Library Branch to pick up a great book for Women’s History Month. Select branches will also offer games, coloring sheets, displays or other activities.
Guess Who: Wonderful Women Version
This isn’t your ordinary Guess Who game! We switched the characters for real women who have had an impact on women’s history and the world.
Inspirational Women Puzzle!
Piece together the amazing stories of some of the world's most impressive women!
