PARTICIPATE: Jean-Michel Basquiat Inspired Self-Portraits (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Let the inspiration of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s graffiti street art inspire you to paint a self portrait in the same style. Use bright colors, dimension, words, and shapes to express your feelings right on the canvas, just like Basquiat!
PARTICIPATE: 12 Female-Empowering Instagram Accounts To Follow For Daily Inspiration CLICK HERE TO VIEW Social media can breed all sorts of negativity, but it has also given us a platform to connect and spread positive messages of self-love and self-worth. Here, we pick our favorite Instagram accounts whose posts never fail to give us a…
PARTICIPATE: Herstory: Stories of Elgin Women CLICK HERE TO VIEW To celebrate Women's History Month and the Library's 150th anniversary, Linda Rock brings to life a variety of Elgin women, including Laura Raymond Gifford, Mary Carpenter Lord and Alice Byrd Potter.
PARTICIPATE: Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Just Like Me (Ages 5-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Calling all young readers and their grownups! Join author Vanessa Brantley-Newton as she reads her 2022 picture book Just Like Me. Vanessa will then lead our young readers in a “draw along” and answer young readers’ questions! This program is free,…
PARTICIPATE: Teen Virtual Trivia Contest: Woman's History CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is held online. It's Women"s History Month! How much do you know about famous women? Come join the staff of the Pelham Bay Library and find out. This event will take place over Google Meet. You must register with your email address…
PARTICIPATE: Take the ‘Which Shero Are You?’ Quiz CLICK HERE TO VIEW Take our quiz to find out which inspiring Shero you are!
PARTICIPATE: Virtual Comics Chat CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about some of our personal favorite comics and manga that we hope you'll check out! The theme will be comics for Women's History Month and spring. Teens who attend and visit any of the three libraries…
PARTICIPATE: Let's Celebrate: Women Empowerment CLICK HERE TO VIEW In honor of Women's History Month, we will discuss the importance of women empowerment. Women will share their stories for inspiration. Location: Office Evolution 2300 Barrington Rd Suite 400 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
PARTICIPATE: We've Come a Long Way, Ladies! A Musical Celebration of the 19th Amendment CLICK HERE TO VIEW Mezzo soprano Audrey Johnson takes the audience on an interactive journey celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Location: Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street Barrington, IL 60010. Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CDT
PARTICIPATE: International Women’s Day Panel at Northern Illinois University CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Division of International Affairs, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, and the Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality is hosting a panel discussion on “What Does International Women’s Day Mean to You?” Panelists will speak about the nuances…
PARTICIPATE: Teen Virtual Book Discussion: Women's History CLICK HERE TO VIEW This program is held online. Come and join staff of the Pelham Library and hear about books about Women's History, for Women's Hhistory Month, and tell us about your favorites. This event will take place over Google Meet. You must register with your email…
PARTICIPATE: Reclaim Her Name CLICK HERE TO VIEW Throughout history, female authors have published under male or neutral pen names to hide their true identities. To celebrate Women’s History Month, librarians Katie Bradley and Carrie Zamorano will highlight undercover authors past and present. Woodstock Public Library; 6:30 PM. Limited Seating. Registration Required.
PARTICIPATE: The Smithsonian American Art Museum - Pride Family Zone Art Activities CLICK HERE TO VIEW Visit this page throughout the month for craft activities, coloring pages, video performances, and more as we celebrate Pride. We are inclusive in our celebration and welcome families of all kinds to explore the contributions of LGBTQ+ communities to…