March is Women’s History Month:

250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois

Main Library

March 2 - 30, 2026

Discover some incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois’ history. From the late 1700s to the modern day, countless women have contributed to society and helped build the foundation for many impactful initiatives. Learn who these women were, what they accomplished and how they continue to inspire people today.

Events

Día Internacional de la Mujer Latina

Main Library Elgin Room

Wednesday, 3/11 | 6 pm

Join us in commemorating International Women's Day with a special program dedicated to reflection, dialogue, and celebration of women's experiences.

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World War 2 Women Spies: A Celebration of Women's History Month

Main Library Elgin Room

Thursday, 3/12 | 6:30 pm

Listen to the extraordinary stories of two real-life heroines of World War II from author Kit Sergeant. She will talk about Nancy Wake and Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, who guided hundreds of French Resistance agents through the treacherous landscape of wartime France. 

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The Founding Mothers: Unsung Women of the Revolution

Main Library Elgin Room & Virtual via Zoom

Thursday, 3/26 | 6:30 pm

From battlefield bravery to political protest, discover the powerful stories of women whose contributions helped shape a new nation.

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Café, Conchas y Mango Street

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms

Saturday, 4/11 | 1 pm

Ballet 5:8 will feature excerpts from the book The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Esperanza, a young Chicana, seeks to understand what it means to belong, dream and grow between two cultures. Enjoy a cafecito, conchas, performance excerpts and a free book.

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Nature For All

Main Library Elgin Room & Virtual via Zoom

Thursday, 4/23 | 6:30 pm

Learn about the women who helped shape the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

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News

Elgin Courier-News

Elgin News Digest: Elgin library offering Women's History Month events

By Mike Danahey | Published March 10, 2026

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin is hosting a “250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois” exhibit and presenting several related programs and performances.

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