Honoring Amazing Women
March is Women's History Month. Join us in celebrating women, past and present.
Women's History Month Events
Recommended Reads
Read about the lives of remarkable women, and discover compelling books recommended by SJPL Staff.
Biographies
Staff Picks
SJPL Picks: Celebrating Women's History
Learn all about women who made their historical mark through these non-fiction titles, especially for children.
SJPL Picks: Diverse Women's Voices
Check out these novels written by diverse women authors, selected by SJPL Librarians.
SJPL Picks: Women's Memoirs & Biographies
Learn the stories of these instrumental women, selected by SJPL LIbrarians.
SJPL Picks: Celebrating Women's History
Learn all about women who made their historical mark through these non-fiction titles, especially for children.
SJPL Picks: Diverse Women's Voices
Check out these novels written by diverse women authors, selected by SJPL Librarians.
SJPL Picks: Women's Memoirs & Biographies
Learn the stories of these instrumental women, selected by SJPL LIbrarians.
Discover Her Story
Genealogy resources, biographies & women in world history.
eResources to Explore
Web Resources about Genealogy
Research the women in your history using resources selected for you by SJPL Librarians.
Gale in Context: World History
Explore a variety of topics throughout world history including women’s rights, suffrage, and women’s fight for equality around the world.
Gale in Context: Biographies
Learn about Rosa Parks, Dolores Huerta, Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart, Kamala Harris and thousands of other influential women.
Staff Perspectives
Enjoy these insights from SJPL staff.
More from Our Staff
YA Friday: Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month with some strong female characters throughout young adult historical fiction.
Women’s History Month: Female Writers and Male Pseudonyms
Many women have published under male or gender-ambiguous pen names because their gender was seen as an obstacle to attracting readers.
YA Friday: Women's Stories
Celebrate Women's History Month by reading one of these great YA Biographies.
Comics and Graphic Novels for Women's History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with graphic novels about women, their experiences, and contributions to history, culture, and society.
YA Friday: Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month with some strong female characters throughout young adult historical fiction.
Women’s History Month: Female Writers and Male Pseudonyms
Many women have published under male or gender-ambiguous pen names because their gender was seen as an obstacle to attracting readers.
YA Friday: Women's Stories
Celebrate Women's History Month by reading one of these great YA Biographies.
Comics and Graphic Novels for Women's History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with graphic novels about women, their experiences, and contributions to history, culture, and society.
Special Collections
Celebrate women in art by exploring their works.
Edith Harvey Heron
This collection includes watercolors by local artist and art therapist, Edith Harvey Heron.
Edmonia Lewis
The California Room features three marble sculptures created by Edmonia Lewis: Asleep, Awake and a bust of Abraham Lincoln.
