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Celebrate Women’s History Month with FCPL

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Throughout the month of March, Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) will honor the many women who have played an important role over the course of American history. This Women’s History Month, celebrate the lives and stories of women who have made an impact on Fairfax County and beyond with presentations, workshops, storytimes, crafts and more. 

Check out a small sample of what we have planned at a library near you: 

*Please note that dates/times of the following events are subject to change. Check the event listing for the latest information.   

  • Women in History Costume Party - John Marshall Library - Saturday, March 1 
    Dress as a celebrated woman from history and enjoy socializing, making paper dolls and playing a game of women's history bingo in this program for adults. 

  • Storytelling through Women's Voices - A Celebration of Female Composers - City of Fairfax Regional Library - Sunday, March 2 
    Explore your musical imagination through the voices of female-identifying composers of the 20th and 21st centuries through the performances of two local musicians. 

  • #MeToo Movement - Virtual Program - Friday, March 7 
    Trace the origins and evolution of the movement that has reshaped our understanding of gender relations and ignited a call for justice and accountability in this talk led by Dr. Cher Wexia Chen. 

  • Women's History Month Bingo - Thomas Jefferson Library - Saturday, March 8 
    Enjoy a friendly game of Bingo for all ages while honoring and learning about the contributions of great women throughout history. 

  • Jennie Dean: From Slavery to Visionary in the Field of Education - City of Fairfax Regional Library - Wednesday, March 12 
    Learn about Jennie Dean, a native of Prince William County, who founded the Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth and was an early champion of women’s rights in this presentation from Marion Dobbins. 

  • Early Herndon Female Leaders - Herndon Fortnightly Library - Saturday, March 15 
    Discover some of Herndon’s early female leaders and learn how they helped shape early life in the area in this talk from Barbara Glakas, Herndon Historical Society Historian. 

  • American Girl Book Club: Women's History Month Edition! - Sherwood Regional Library - Sunday, March 16 
    Join this special book club meeting to chat about Julie, an American Girl who is passionate about equality and fighting for what she believes in, and do a craft based on her story. 

  • Women's History Month Storytime! - Pohick Regional Library - Sunday, March 16 
    Celebrate Women's History Month by reading books and singing traditional storytime songs in this program led by Pohick’s Teen Advisory Board. 

  • Escaping Detection - Burke Centre Library - Thursday March 27 
    Learn about women who were spies and soldiers during the Civil War in this program from local author Mary Lipsey. 

  • Teen & Parent Craft: Weave Like Ruth - Sherwood Regional Library - Saturday, March 29 
    Wrap up Women's History Month by sculpting with wires in the style of artist Ruth Asawa! 

For a complete list of Women’s History-related events, visit bit.ly/FCPL_WomensHistoryMonth. 

You can also celebrate by selecting a new read from our specially curated Women’s History Month booklist found here. 

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