Indian Prairie Library is Celebrating Women’s History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, Indian Prairie Public Library has programs for adults and Mid-Kids. Register by clicking the links below or browse the full calendar to see all available programs. The library’s expert staff also created lists of fiction and non-fiction titles about women. Library cardholders can place holds on these titles and use the drive-up window to get materials.

Women's History Heroes

Monday, Mar. 8, 6 p.m.

Families with children ages 7 and under.

Participants can celebrate the month by choosing an important woman from history or from their own life to learn about. After reading some stories in celebration of women, kids will get a chance to share their drawings, costumes, or some information they’ve learned about their chosen woman.

Mini Mid-Kids Wonder Women - Then & Now

Thursday, Mar. 18, 4 p.m.

Grades 1-3

Participants will use research skills to uncover many amazing and wonderful achievements from women throughout history. They also will share the story of the amazing women in their own life and family.

America’s First Ladies

Monday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m.

Adults

The role of First Lady comes with no job description, no pay, and no written requirements. Yet America's presidential spouses have wielded great influence, and have always been subject to intense public scrutiny. Popular presenter Leslie Goddard explores which First Ladies have rated highest to lowest with historians.

Community members looking for a great read are encouraged to explore the following book lists in celebration of women.

Fiction Recommendations

• Amazing Women in Historical Fiction
• Women Ahead of Their Time
• Sagas of Royal Women

Non-Fiction Recommendations

• Groundbreaking Women
• Biographies of Royal Women

For expert help from the library's staff, stop in, call 630/887-8760, email ippl@ippl.info, or use the chat service on the website- look for the green "we are here" icon.