Women’s History Month is a time to recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society. Explore the many resources included below and learn about extraordinary women like Rosa Parks, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mae Jemison, Clara Barton, and more!
There are many ways to celebrate this month! You can make crafts, fill in coloring pages or complete activity sheets. We can honor women’s history all year by reading books, listening to audiobooks, watching videos, and taking virtual museum visits. Happy Women’s History Month!
Ways to Celebrate
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Crafts & Activities
- Find fun craft activities on our Women’s History Month crafts board on Pinterest
- Learn more about famous women with these printable worksheets and coloring pages
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Decorate
- Check out these free printable posters you can use to decorate your space
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- Read about famous women throughout history with these picture books
- Search kids audiobook biographies on Hoopla Digital
- Visit the Celebrate Strong Women! section of Kanopy Kids
- Find biographies of women on PACL’s Britannica School database
More Resources
- Take a look inside the National Women’s History Museum to learn more about things like women in fashion, women entrepreneurs, and more! Check out their Online Exhibits
- Go on a virtual field trip to the Discover Her Story section of the Smithsonian.
- Explore audio and video collections from the Library of Congress.
And Don’t Forget...
- If you make a craft or do an activity at home please share it with us on Instagram and tag @PaloAltoLibrary!
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Alicia Hulten, Youth Services Librarian, Mitchell Park Library | Follow @MissAlicia on Bibliocommons
