Honoring Amazing Women
Moving forward together for a stronger future.
Women's History Month is a time to honor and recognize the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. This year's theme, "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations," encourages us to continue to advocate, educate, and build a more inclusive future.
Celebrate the contributions women have made with events and recommended reading lists.
Events for Everyone
Discover the Accomplishments of Women's History.
Women's History Month Events
Recommended Reads
Be inspired by the stories of remarkable women.
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: Inspiring Young Women Making History
These nonfiction books highlight women making history—from athletes to activists—showing how they lead, break barriers, and inspire change.
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.
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: Inspiring Young Women Making History
These nonfiction books highlight women making history—from athletes to activists—showing how they lead, break barriers, and inspire change.
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.
Online Resources
Discover Her Story.
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 Blogs
Read unique stories and perspectives written by 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.
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.
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 at the library.
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.