Women's History Month 2025
Programs
Blazing a Trail to Capitol Hill
Historic Firsts for Women in Congress
Virtual via Zoom
Wednesday, 3/5 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Engage in inspiring stories of women who achieved historic "firsts" in the U.S. Congress in honor of Women's History Month. Presented by Carolyn Crouch, Founder Washington Walks.
Meet Ruth Handler - Barbie's Creator
Main Library
Thursday, 3/13
1 pm - Rakow Branch
6:30 pm - Meadows Community Rooms
Join Storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie. Bring your own Barbie to share. Visit the Barbie exhibit at the main branch Elgin Room in March.
Notable Women in American Songs
Rakow Branch
Thursday, 3/20 | 6 - 7 pm
This program is a presentation of women who have made significant contributions to either the performance, composition, or inspiration of American song.
How Women's Liberation Transformed America
In Conversation with Clara Bingham
Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, 3/20 | 1 - 2 pm
An Author Talk with Award-Winning Journalist and Author of Women on the Hill and Witness to the Revolution.
