Celebrate the remarkable contributions and legacies of women throughout history with the Arlington Public library. Our lineup of events for Women's History Month recognizes groundbreaking pioneers, unsung heroes, and trailblazing icons. Join us as we come together to learn and celebrate the resilience, creativity, and leadership of women from all walks of life.
Women's History Month: Great Women Scavenger Hunt
Friday, March 1 - Saturday, March 16, Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch Library
Learn about the amazing women in history and their accomplishments with this awesome scavenger hunt. This is available all day during open hours at the Ron Wright Lake Arlington Library.
Women's History Month: Family Storytime
Monday, March 4, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch Library
Join our fabulous library staff as we explore stories, rhymes, songs, and more. In this special version of storytime, we will be exploring Girl Power in honor of Women's History month. This program is appropriate for ages 2-4.
Women's History Month: Music 'n Motion Storytime
Thursday, March 7, 14, & 21, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Southwest Branch Library
Laugh, dance, listen and sing! Enjoy this energetic storytime with your little one where we will be exploring music, rhymes, storytelling, fine-motor fingerplays and gross-motor movement. For ages 1-4. In honor of Women's History Month, we will be exploring the music of Kira Willey, who focuses on mindfulness and wellness in children.
Women's History Month: Little Explorers
Friday, March 15, 10 a.m. – Noon, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
This program will focus on the exploration of women and their contributions to the scientific community. Join us as we playfully discover the world around us! Designed for ages 1-4.
Women's History Month: Great Women Scavenger Hunt
Monday, March 18 - Saturday, March 23, Southwest Branch Library
Spend this week learning all about the amazing women in history and their accomplishments with this awesome scavenger hunt in honor of Women's History Month. This is available all day during open hours at the Southwest Library.
Women's History Month: Teen Poetry Workshop
Tuesday, March 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
Learn about different types of poetry, and experiment with creating your own, during this four-part poetry workshop just for teens. For our first session, we will learn about famous female poets. This program is for ages 13-17.
NASA Ambassador Presents: Total Eclipse Over Texas
Saturday, March 23, 1 – 2 p.m., George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
Explore women's history and learn about the total eclipse over Texas!
Maria Blue, NASA's Solar System Ambassador, will provide information about this historical event.
Women's History Month: Discover STEAM
Tuesday, March 26, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Southeast Branch Library
This week, we will be exploring women in STEAM and their contributions to the studies of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. These activities are designed for children ages 5 and up with some parent help.
It Is All in Your Head: Wellness, Wholeness, and Wellbeing for Women w/ Author Michelle Petties
Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
As we close out Women’s History Month, Arlington Library Public Library proudly presents a transformative healing-through-reading-writing-and-storytelling workshop on Food, Eating, and Hunger with award-winning author and former food addict, Michelle Petties!
In this enlightening two-hour interactive session, Michelle will guide you through her proven process for unveiling and reshaping limiting beliefs surrounding food, eating, and hunger. It's your opportunity to rewrite your beliefs about food and, more importantly, your relationship with yourself and those around you.
A signed copy of Michelle's book, "Leaving Large - The Stories of a Food Addict,” will be given away!