Originally Posted by MyMCMedia on 03/07/2023
Written by Michelle Queen

March was declared as National Women’s History Month by Congress in 1987 to honor the extraordinary achievements of American women. The theme for 2023, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”, encourages recognition of women who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, and more.

Tuesday, March 7: 4:30-5:15 p.m.
My First Book Club: I Want to be an Engineer
This book club is for children grades Kindergarten through 1st who are learning to read.
Gaithersburg Library

Thursday, March 9: 6-8 p.m.
The Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom Traveling Exhibition Lecture
Historian Anthony Cohen, in conjunction with Coming To The Table (CTTT) discusses The Traveling Exhibition: “Harriet Tubman – The Journey to Freedom,” currently traveling the country.
Rockville Memorial Library

Friday, March 10: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Art at the Library: Alma Thomas
Learn about Alma Thomas, an African-American artist and teacher who lived and worked in Washington, D.C. Create a work of art to take home.
For grades Kindergarten-5th
Gaithersburg Library

Saturday, March 11: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Women’s History Month: Yayoi Kusama art
Celebrate the contributions of Yayoi Kusama to the world of art in this drop-in art event for all ages.
Little Falls Library

Saturday, March 11: 2-3 p.m.
Katharine Wright, Sister of the Wright Brothers – By Regina Rose
Without Katharine Wright (1874-1929) , Orville & Wilbur may not have found their place in history. It is time Katharine is restored to her proper place alongside Wilbur and Orville.
Rockville Memorial Library
In-person

Saturday, March 11: 2-3 p.m.
Divided Nation, Divided Town: One Woman’s Experience, Women’s History Month Program with Emily Correll
Montgomery History presents the story of Rockville’s Dora Higgins during the Civil War. Based on a letter that Dora, an abolitionist, wrote to her mother as the Confederates came through Rockville.
Wheaton Library
In-person

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