Alright Grown Ladies and Little Ladies, guess what the month of March is…
It’s Women’s History Month! March is the designated month to celebrate and honor the contributions and achievements of women in events in history and society.
Did you know?
- In the United States, Women’s History Month traces its beginnings back to the FIRST International Women’s Day in 1911.
- Women’s History Month started as “Women’s History Week” in Santa Rosa, California on 1978.
- Each year, U.S. Presidents issue “annual proclamations” designating the month of March as Women’s History Month.
- There’s always a specific theme that honors Women’s History Month.
The theme for 2020 is:
Want to celebrate ‘Women’s History Month’?
We have some amazing books that are perfect to read-aloud and check out for Women’s History Month! We have a variety of books that honor and showcase many of the women who NEVER GAVE UP and who became many great trailblazers for equality and justice! Come celebrate with us, here at the Homewood Public Library as we continue to carry the stories of many incredible women and young girls to each generation!
