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 Women’s History Month was first declared by Congress in 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women's History Project (now known as the National Women's History Alliance). Each year since, March has been a month for us to celebrate the historic and contemporary contributions women have made both to the United States and around the world.
In 2022, we are celebrating the theme Providing Healing, Promoting Hope. This theme "pays tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and is also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history...The 2022 theme proudly honors those who, in both public and private life, provide healing and promote hope for the betterment of all." (National Women's History Alliance)
This month, you are invited to celebrate Women's History Month with DC Public Library! Check out a few highlighted events below and stay tuned to the Library's calendar as more events are added throughout March.
Children and Families
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Family Movie Day: Hidden Figures, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Saturday, Mar. 12, 1 p.m.
In celebration of Women's History Month, children and their caregivers are welcome to join the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for a screening of the award-winning film Hidden Figures! Registration is required.
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Teens
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Riot Grrrl Zine Workshop, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Wednesday, Mar. 16, 4 p.m.
Riot Grrrl started in the 1990s when a group of women in Olympia, Washington held a meeting about sexism in the punk scene. From there, an entire subculture erupted involving art, activism, music, and zines. While zines have existed since the 1930s (or earlier!), many came out of the Riot Grrrl movement, ranging in topics from feminism, to music, to body image. A zine can be anything you want it to be. Once completed, your handmade zine can be added to the Teen Space's in-house zine collection!
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Adults
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Time for Me Self-Care for Mind, Body and Spirit, Virtual Program
Saturday, Mar. 5, 10 a.m.
Time For Me: Self-Care for Mind, Body, and Spirit is a virtual three-hour workshop led by Marita Golden author of The Strong Black Woman How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women. Golden will introduce everyday practices that everyone can use to ensure mental and physical health. Participants will discuss and briefly practice the most effective tools for ensuring relaxation and mindfulness.
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Bonus! Learn About the Amazing Women Featured in the Image Above
 Thinking about starting a new job search? Take it to the next level with the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR)! On Wednesday, Mar. 16, at 1 p.m., the Library is partnering with DCHR to host a live virtual workshop titled Writing Resumes and Job Interview Techniques.
This online course will help you construct a resume that makes an effective and dynamic first impression. You will also learn how to avoid common interview errors, learn how to answer typical interview questions and how to formulate thoughtful interview questions.
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Show Northeast Library In Its Best Light On Its 90th Birthday
 The Northeast Library celebrates its 90th Birthday on Mar. 11! The Northeast Library is the fourth oldest DC Public Library still in operation today. Designed by Albert L. Harris, D.C's Municipal Architect at the time, the two-story Georgian Revival-style brick library has been an integral part of the Capitol Hill community since. Now we're asking you to help show this beautiful, historic space in its best light!
Come to the Northeast Library and show us your creativity by taking the best, most unique photo that captures the essence of the space. The community will vote on the top three photos. To submit your photos, email them to NortheastLibrary@dc.gov or if you have a printed photo, bring it to the Circulation Desk! All photos are due by Sunday, Mar. 13. We can't wait to see what you create!
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You know how to add a new row to a spreadsheet and do simple formulas like "SUM" but a pivot table? That's a whole other ball game. Remove the mysteries of the software you use every day with the Library's computer classes!
With our classes, you can go from Excel newbie to the envy of your whole office. Classes are organized by skill level so you can choose the workshop that is right for you! See what is coming up this month on our events calendar. Questions? Contact our Adult Learning Center at adultlearning.dcpl@dc.gov.
 In recognition of Women’s History Month, Kanopy has curated a collection
of films honoring women from around the world and their contributions to
science, politics, art, society, etc. To view these films, log in to Kanopy with your DC Public Library card and start streaming!
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This Week At the Library
See what programs are coming up this week in person and online at the Library!
Ward 1 | Mt. Pleasant Library
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Mt. Pleasant Library Book Club | Thursday, Mar. 3, 6:30 p.m.
The Mt. Pleasant Library book club meets virtually on the first Thursday of the month. A limited supply of this month's selection is available for pick up at the library.
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Ward 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Braille Class | Saturday, Mar. 5, 12:15 p.m.
Interested in learning braille? Join us for an upcoming class at the Library's Center for Accessibility! This is a beginning-level braille class that will take you through knowing all of the braille alphabet. You will learn to work with a slate and stylus and how to use a Perkins brailler.
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Ward 3 | Chevy Chase Library
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Chevy Chase Tech Cafe | Wednesday, Mar. 2, Noon
We will provide one-on-one assistance with tech gadgets and general computer instruction. Also, come learn to navigate and discover the goDigital resources available online through DC Public Library!
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Ward 4 | Petworth Library
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DC Writes Writing Workshop | Wednesday, Mar. 2, 6 p.m.
The Petworth Library's writers workshops are made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and writing levels: beginners, veteran wordsmiths and emeriti. We write creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry and scripts. Come join a community group and we can help each other brainstorm and put our pens to paper.
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Ward 5 | Woodridge Library
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Paper Quilt Making | Monday, Feb. 28, All Day
In celebration of Black History Month, learn about famous African-American quiltmakers like Faith Ringgold, the quilters of Gee's Bend, and Harriet Powers while making a paper quilt of your own. This is a self-guided activity. Craft supplies will be provided in the Children's Room.
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Ward 6 | Southwest Library
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Teen Take and Make: Yayoi Kusama Door Hanger | Ongoing
All month! Pick up a kit in the Teen Area of the Southwest Neighborhood Library to create a DIY door hanger to tell people visiting your room to come on in, come back later, or any other message you want them to receive. Crafters are encouraged to share their completed project on Instagram and tag @dclibraryteens. Materials and instructions provided.
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Ward 7 | Deanwood Library
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Dr. Seuss on the Loose | Wednesday, Mar. 2, All Day
Visit the Deanwood Library and celebrate Dr. Seuss' 118th birthday by reading books as a family written by this beloved author.
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Ward 8 | Anacostia Library
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Take and Go Tuesday: Preschool | Tuesday, Mar. 1, All Day
Each week, stop by the Anacostia Library to pick up a new literacy packet for pre-school-aged children, ages 3-4!
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Please check the Library's website for any program updates before visiting your neighborhood Library. You can find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar.
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 Veronica N. Chapman, the founder of Black Baby Books, is launching the first annual Black Children’s Book Week, a week to extend Black History Month and celebrate Black children and the Black-authored books that represent them. The week, which runs from Sunday, Feb. 27 - Saturday, Mar. 5. Black Baby Books is hosting virtual events with Ciara Hill, Keeana S. Saxon, Charnie Gordon, Marcella Runell Hall, and Chapman, as well as a Black children's talent showcase. You can find these great events on the Black Baby Books Events Page.
DC Public Library is celebrating by lifting up children's books that joyfully represent Black childhood and all the ways to love yourself, love your family and love your community.
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 DC Public Schools (DCPS), believes that supporting children’s Social Emotional development (including positive self-image, sense of belonging, and empathy for others) is essential to children’s success in Pre-K and beyond.
(DCPS) is committed to becoming an anti-racist school district. This work takes all of us and they know that families are children’s first, and most important, teachers. They believe that conversations about race should be happening at home, for all children, even before children begin school.
DCPS Ready for Pre-K! is excited to welcome Dr. Traci Baxley who is hosting a special three-part series for families with young children. On Wednesday, Mar. 16 she will host the second of the three sessions, Black Joy: Talking to Young Children About Race. This session is for Black families who want to create a safe space to talk about race to their children. This workshop will help you to begin to have “the talk” in an age-appropriate way and to lean into the love and the joy in living in their black skin.
The content of this session focuses on the experience of Black families with very young children (from infancy to age 5).
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