Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month with Orange County Library System! Learn all about influential women in history who broke barriers and helped advance science, technology, engineering, art and math. 

Women's history

Upcoming Events

Registration Required
Tuesday
March
28
3:30​pm
(Chickasaw - Stage)
Event Category: Games & Activities
Design, fold and test paper airplanes in recognition of famous women who dared to fly. Recommended for families.
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Registration Required
Wednesday
March
29
4:00​pm
(West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Games & Activities
Marvel at the contributions of some amazing women in history with brainy trivia and brilliant activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Registration Required
Wednesday
March
29
4:00​pm
(Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Category: Arts & Crafting
Marvel at the contributions of some amazing women in history with brainy trivia and brilliant activities. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
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cancelled No Registration Required
Saturday
April
15
10:30​am
It is never too early to start fighting for what you believe in. Join us in celebrating outstanding women, like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in this craft filled storytime. Recommended for preschoolers.
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Celebrate Women's History Month:

Women's History Month: POW-HER-FUL

In-Person & Virtual Events: Pow-HER-ful

With great power comes great responsibility. Explore the common empowering qualities of well-known women like Simone Biles, Frida Kahlo, and Jane Goodall. Recommended for ages 3-5.

A Burst of Light

Women's History Month Resource Guide

In this staff-curated guide, you can find books, DVDs and mobile resources on some of the most powerful and influential women in history. 

Sonia Sotomayor: a judge grows in the Bronx

Virtual Book Displays for Kids

Celebrate Women's History Month by learning more about girls and women who left their mark on the world with our virtual displays of books for kids to discover.