March is Women's History Month
Follow in the footsteps of women who changed the world with reading recommendations and resources for all ages.
📚 Reading Recommendations for Adults
📚 Reading Recommendations for Children & Teens
Virginia Women
Biographies and essays give a glimpse of the lives of famous and "ordinary" Virginia women.
HERstorical Fiction
Historical fiction books from a woman's point of view.
She Persisted
Read one of these biographies or autobiographies about pioneering women in their field and how they made an impact on the world.
HERSTORY: Women's History Month
Captivating non-fiction titles about courageous, leading, powerful, and inspiring women that are currently making or have made history.
Virginia Women
Biographies and essays give a glimpse of the lives of famous and "ordinary" Virginia women.
HERstorical Fiction
Historical fiction books from a woman's point of view.
She Persisted
Read one of these biographies or autobiographies about pioneering women in their field and how they made an impact on the world.
HERSTORY: Women's History Month
Captivating non-fiction titles about courageous, leading, powerful, and inspiring women that are currently making or have made history.
Events at the Library
How Women’s Liberation Transformed America w/ Clara Bingham
Mar 20th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham
Janetta Fitzhugh and Women's Suffrage in Stafford County
Mar 29th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn of local leader Janetta R. Fitzhugh championed women's suffrage in this region during the 20th century.
An Afternoon with the Artist featuring Julie Maida
Apr 24th | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Connect with other art enthusiasts and enjoy Julie Maida's art, on display at the Towne Centre Branch March-May. Light refreshments.
Girls Who Dared to Dream
They may be fictional, but these girls who dared to dream will have a huge impact on your elementary reader with their gumption and drive!
Girls and Women of S.T.E.M.
Discover the many contributions of women and girls to science, technology, engineering, and math.
She Persisted: Women Who Made A Difference
Amazing women and their passionate pursuits that truly changed our world.
HERSTORY for Teens
Young adult books about inspiring women who persisted.
Girls Who Dared to Dream
They may be fictional, but these girls who dared to dream will have a huge impact on your elementary reader with their gumption and drive!
Girls and Women of S.T.E.M.
Discover the many contributions of women and girls to science, technology, engineering, and math.
She Persisted: Women Who Made A Difference
Amazing women and their passionate pursuits that truly changed our world.
HERSTORY for Teens
Young adult books about inspiring women who persisted.
Book Corner: Immerse Yourself in Narrative Nonfiction
Narrative nonfiction reads like a novel, so you get the benefit of learning something new while being entertained.
Book Corner: Historical Fiction About Strong Women
These historical fiction picks shine a spotlight on stories of real women from around the world and from different time periods.
Janetta FitzHugh Fought for Women's Rights in Fredericksburg
Read about Fredericksburg citizen Janetta R. FitzHugh, who fought for the women's right to vote in the early 20th century.
Book Corner: Immerse Yourself in Narrative Nonfiction
Narrative nonfiction reads like a novel, so you get the benefit of learning something new while being entertained.
Book Corner: Historical Fiction About Strong Women
These historical fiction picks shine a spotlight on stories of real women from around the world and from different time periods.
Janetta FitzHugh Fought for Women's Rights in Fredericksburg
Read about Fredericksburg citizen Janetta R. FitzHugh, who fought for the women's right to vote in the early 20th century.
JSTOR
Academic journal articles covering most disciplines, including arts, history, humanities, science, medicine, and law.
Ancestry for Virginians
The Library of Virginia provides access to select collections and content through an agreement with Ancestry.com.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Highly visual, guided research tools for students in kindergarten through grade 5. Provided by Find It Virginia.
Britannica Library
The classic encyclopedia, plus Internet Guide, Merriam Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus, video and media collection, and more.
JSTOR
Academic journal articles covering most disciplines, including arts, history, humanities, science, medicine, and law.
Ancestry for Virginians
The Library of Virginia provides access to select collections and content through an agreement with Ancestry.com.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Highly visual, guided research tools for students in kindergarten through grade 5. Provided by Find It Virginia.
Britannica Library
The classic encyclopedia, plus Internet Guide, Merriam Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus, video and media collection, and more.
Other Online Resources
