Women’s History Month Events with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Walking Into Womanhood Creative Writing Workshop
Saturday, March 2, 2024
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (drop-in program)
ImaginOn
300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18

Come flex your writing skills for Women’s History Month with a fun creative writing workshop celebrating the impact of women rights and current issues. Enjoy snacks, storytelling, and poetry with local author Crystal Symone.

Selected creative work will be displayed in ImaginOn library for the month of March helping to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Feminist Book Club: Community Read
Saturday, March 16, 2024
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
Adults

Join the Feminist Book Club at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market to discuss our library’s community read theme, “food as a connector.” Our book club has chosen our first picture book, Thank You, Omu, in celebration of community read. If interested, we also encourage you to read Buttermilk Graffiti to further explore the theme of food as a connector. Free copies are available at all library locations, while supplies last.

The Feminist Book Club meets monthly to discuss books written by women, for women, and about women. All people are welcome.The program is provided in partnership with Myer’s Park library staff and the local non-profit organization, We Rock Charlotte. Looking for the book? Check out our monthly selections here and place a hold.

Women’s History Month: Honoring the Life and Literary Works of Toni Morrison
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
6 to 7 p.m.
University City Regional Library
301 East W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Free
Adults

Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the life and literary legacy of Toni Morrison. We invite you to join our discussion on one of Morrison’s most powerful works, “The Bluest Eye.”

During this event, we’ll delve into the themes, characters, and impact of “The Bluest Eye,” exploring Morrison’s masterful storytelling and its relevance to our lives today. Feel free to share your favorite books written by Toni Morrison and engage in lively conversation with fellow attendees.

Light refreshments will be served as we come together to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Toni Morrison to literature and to honor her enduring influence on readers around the world. Join us for an enriching and inspiring discussion in honor of Women’s History Month.

Inspired By Her: Women’s History Festival
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 5-12

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the library. Learn more about the impact of local women including Ms. Allegra Westbrooks and many other notable women in the Charlotte area. Explore an interactive scavenger hunt, crafts, and get the chance to record the story of a special woman from your family. Geared for families with kids ages 5-11 to participate together; grandmas, aunties, and cousins – all are welcome.

Now Showing: Hidden Figures
Monday, March 25, 2024
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Independence Region Library
6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18

Three brilliant African-American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson — serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.

Teen Trivia: Women’s History Month
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Independence Regional Library
6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18

Come join us for an afternoon of trivia where you can test your knowledge of Women’s History! You can participate individually or in a group.

This program will be provided by Independence Regional library staff, and is recommended for teens ages 12 to 18.