Wake County Public Libraries is honoring Women’s History Month in March with a series of engaging programs and curated booklists that highlight the achievements, creativity and resilience of women throughout history.
The month-long celebration will feature virtual and in-person events for all ages, including author talks, craft activities and educational programs. All programs are free, but registration is required for some.
“Women’s History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions women have made, and continue to make, in shaping our communities,” said Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas. “We encourage everyone to join us for these programs and explore our booklists to learn and be inspired.”
Featured programs include:
- NC Women at War
March 4 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Virtual
Explore the vital role of women in North Carolina’s military history through original records and photographs from the State Archives of North Carolina. Military archivist Ashley Latta Post will highlight stories of women’s service, leadership and sacrifice — from support roles on the homefront to frontline contributions including accounts from the Revolutionary War to present day.
- Author Talk with Jennifer Dasal
March 12 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Virtual
Jennifer Dasal presents the never-before-told story of the Club, a female-only residence known as The American Girls' Club in Paris, where women forged connections with luminaries like Auguste Rodin and Gertrude Stein or became activists through their relationships with the likes of Emmeline Pankhurst. These women's lives revealed the power of the Club itself, and the way that having a safe home for single women of ambition allowed them to grow as teachers, artists, suffragists and people.
- Craft It: Yayoi Kusama-Inspired Coloring
March 20 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
North Regional Library
Create your very own Yayoi Kusama-inspired artwork! Staff will provide the dot markers and dot stickers.
- K–5th Adventures: Rocket Science!
March 24 | 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Southeast Regional Library
Build and launch your own rocket! We’ll also read about inspiring astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel into space.
- Women of Horror Author Panel
March 26 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Virtual
Explore the horror genre with authors Tananarive Due, Rachel Harrison, Alma Katsu and Jennifer McMahon moderated by author and horror advocate Becky Spratford. Dive into spooky stories, get writing tips and hear what inspires these amazing women authors.
A full list of programs and registration details can be found here.
In addition to events, library staff have curated special booklists featuring stories by and about women who have made history:
For more information and to register for programs, visit wake.gov/libraries.
