Celebrating Women’s History Month

The Danbury Library celebrates Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

Book Lists

Non-fiction selections about feminism and women in history

More Women’s History Month for Adults

Women’s History Month: Books for Young Adults

More Women’s History Month for YA

Women’s History Month: Books for Kids

More Women’s History Month for Kids

 
 

Women’s History Month Digital Collections

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book titles from overdrive

Programs & Events

Abigail Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, and Martha Washington in front of an american flag

Founding Mothers

  • Date/Time: March 16th @ 6pm
  • Audience/Location: Zoom Presentation
Find out how early First Ladies used "parlor politics" and White House social customs to wield political influence.
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Code Like Ada Lovelace: First Steps in Programming

  • Date/Time: March 23rd @ 5pm
  • Audience/Location: Ages 7+, Lower Level Meeting Room
A shared family learning experience — no coding knowledge required.
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Suffragetto! A Board Game About Voting Rights

  • Date/Time: March 24th @ 5pm
  • Audience/Location: Teens and Adults, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Suffragetto is a feminist, strategy board game dating to the early 1900s.
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On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

  • Date/Time: April 2nd @ 2pm
  • Audience/Location: Virtual Author Talk
Join us virtually for a journey through the history of US women astronauts.
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Community Mom Group Event: Fill My Cup

  • Date/Time: Second Wednesday of the Month @ 6pm, October - May
  • Audience/Location: Farioly Program Room
Supportive techniques for mothers to manage their stress in a safe, fun atmosphere!
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