Women's History Month
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Voices of Women, Stories of Strength
Welcome to our Women’s History Month celebration at Evanston Public Library! This March, we honor the generations of women whose leadership, creativity, and courage have shaped our communities and our world. From innovators in science and politics to visionaries in the arts and champions of civil rights, women’s contributions continue to influence the past, present, and future. This page features staff-picked book lists that celebrate women’s stories and achievements, along with programs and resources to help you explore, reflect, and be inspired. Join us in recognizing the impact of women—throughout history and today.
Women's History Month Collections
Women's History
"Votes for Women": The Women's Suffrage Movement
Explore these fiction and nonfiction books on the struggle for women's voting rights.
Women Grand Masters of Sci Fi & Fantasy Writers of America
The greatest female writers of science fiction and fantasy, as recognized by their fellow writers.
Women and the Medical System
From gender-based medical bias to incredible women physicians, these book focus on the relationships between women and our medical system.
Great Women's Memoirs
A curated list of great women’s memoirs—stories of resilience, courage, and community to inspire and empower you.
Women's History
Frontwomen: Leading Women in Music
A collection of some of the best memoirs, biographies, and oral histories on women in music that EPL has to offer.
Women-Focused True Crime
From personal memoirs of survivors to stories of female criminals, these true crime books have women at the center.
Women's Health & Wellness
This booklist covers wellness for women, including great tips on living healthy.
Women's History Month Movie Lists
Movies Celebrating Women's History
She Got Game
Feature films and docs that spotlight the strength, struggles, and triumphs of female athletes across a variety of sports.
Movies about women by women directors
Immerse yourself in these thought-provoking films by contemporary female directors, whose perspectives bring women's stories to life.
Documentaries on Kanopy: Women Artists
Gain a deeper understanding of how these female artists have influenced culture and pushed the boundaries of creativity.