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March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in history and contemporary society. Learn, create and have fun at these library events:
For Families and Kids
Saturday, March 8, 2 to 3 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch
Celebrate International Women's Day with a bead-utiful craft that spreads empowerment and positivity! Create inspiring and uplifting bracelets using colorful beads and words of encouragement. For families.
Cara Mia Theatre presents “Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz”
Friday, March 14, 10 to 11 a.m., Dallas West Branch
Saturday, March 15, noon to 1 p.m., Prairie Creek Branch
Saturday, March 29, 2 to 3 p.m., Park Forest Branch
Celebrate Women's History Month with us as Cara Mia Theatre presents “Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz” a remarkable woman's journey in the 1600s when reading, writing or any formal education was discouraged for women. For families.
Sunday, March 23, 2 to 3 p.m., Renner Frankford Branch
Kids, get crafty with us! For Women’s History Month, you will be given a bunch of supplies to create something based on the theme Famous Women! For kids ages 6-12.
After School STEAM- DIY Furniture Model
Tuesday, March 25, 4 to 5 p.m., Prairie Creek Branch
Design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women inventors to obtain a patent! For kids ages 6-12.
Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas West Branch
Learn how to make your own paper quilt as we discuss the women of Gee's Bend, Alabama. From the 19th century onward, their quilts have been considered an important part of African American cultural history and have shaped quilting as an art form around the world. For families.
For Adults
Lunch and Learn: Adult Speaker Series
Tuesday, March 18, noon to 1 p.m., Skillman Southwestern Branch
Elizabeth Qualia, Curator for the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall at Texas Women's University will be giving a "behind the curtain" talk about what it takes to create and build museum exhibits, what makes them successful and why they are so important. For adults.
Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Renner Frankford Branch and online.
This month’s book is “The Daughters of Yalta: the Churchills, Roosevelts, and Harrimans: a Story of Love and War” by Catherine Grace Katz. For adults.
Create-a-Bookmark: Women's History Month Edition
Wednesday, March 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Oak Lawn Branch
Celebrate Women’s History Month with creativity and conversation! Craft a one-of-a-kind mixed-media bookmark using paint, collage, stickers and more, inspired by remarkable women past and present. For adults. Registration is required.
Empower Hour with Genesis Women's Shelter
Thursday, March 20, 5 to 6 p.m., Vickery Park Branch
In recognition of Women's History Month, representatives of Genesis Women's shelter will speak about their materials and resources including counseling services, transitional housing, job help, educational resources, legal help, food and clothing assistance and more. Presented in English and Spanish. For adults.
Block by Block: Women, Quilts, and Family History
Saturday, March 22, 1 to 3 p.m., J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Throughout American history, women have used quilting to express their support for different political and social causes. They have quilted their beliefs, block by block, into their quilts. Dallas quilter and lecturer Denise Bartosh will help us explore women's quilting history and vintage quilts. Bring a 5" x 5" block or square of fabric to make a community quilt to be displayed in the Fine Arts Unit. For adults. Registration is required.
Saturday, March 22, 2 to 3:30 p.m., J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)
In the 1950s and ’60s, a mysterious jewel thief robbed dozens of the wealthiest families in Dallas — and got away with millions in jewels! Author Rena Pederson will speak about her book "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief." For adults.
Women's History Month - Jewelry Making!
Sunday, March 23, 1 to 3 p.m., Pleasant Grove Branch
Celebrate Women's History Month with a fun jewelry class run by local artist Ofelia Faz-Garza. For adults.
Celebra el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer con una divertida clase de joyería dirigida por la artista local Ofelia Faz-Garza. Para adultos.
Art in the Style of...Marjorie Strider
Wednesday, March 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Oak Lawn Branch
Step into the world of iconic pop artist Marjorie Strider! Known for her bold and colorful representations of women's empowerment, Strider reshaped the way femininity was portrayed in art. For adults. Registration is required (and seats are going fast!).
Part of the "Art in the Style of..." series: a monthly art history and hands-on workshop series that spotlights influential artists whose work resonates deeply within the Oak Lawn community
Thursday, March 27, 5 to 7 p.m., Grauwyler Park Branch
Learn about Cuna Mola designs, which are done by women, traditionally on clothing and tapestries using embroidery techniques. We will make a paper collage to replicate these beautiful patterns. This presentation will be presented in English and Spanish. For adults.
Este mes aprenderemos sobre los diseños de Cuna Mola, hechos tradicionalmente por mujeres en ropa y tapices usando técnicas de bordaje. Haremos collages de papel para replicar estos hermosos patrones. Este programa será presentado en inglés y español. Para adultos.
Thursday, March 27, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fretz Park Branch
Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read! For Women’s History Month, we’ll be reading “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. For adults.
Femininomenon: Where Creative Women Rule!
Saturday, March 29, 6 to 8 p.m., J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, East Wing (6th Floor)
Celebrate Women’s History Month and support local women-owned businesses and artists. We’ll have live music, artists to meet (and a chance to make some art yourself) and vendors selling jewelry, art, home goods, food and more. Registration is not required, but helpful for vendors to get a headcount for supplies. For adults.