The Palm Beach County Public Library system will be hosting several events in honor of Women's History Month! There are so many wonderful events to attend for all ages such as talks and presentations, movie discussion groups, book discussions for adults, kids, and teens and so many more event.
Below is a sample of some of the events to come during the month of March:
Adults
Book Discussion: "Becoming," by Michelle Obama Celebrate Women's History Month by discussing the highly appraised autobiography of one of our most memorable first ladies, Michelle Obama. Refreshments provided. Limit 20. Space is limited. (90 min.) Preregister. Wed, Mar 18, 6:00 pm Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Book & Film Discussion In recognition of Women's History Month. Preregister. 03/19: “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban," by Malala Yousafzai. Book discussion. (60 min.) 03/26: “He Named Me Malala." ©Fox Searchlight Pictures. (88 min.) Film viewing and discussion. (2 hr.) PG-13 Thu, Mar 19 & 26, 1:30 pm Greenacres Branch
Movie Matinee "Jackie." ©Fox Searchlight Pictures. (100 min.) In recognition of Women's History Month. Preregister. R Sat, Mar 21, 2:00 pm Greenacres Branch
Women in History: The Legacies They Left Behind March is Women’s History Month. Join us as we present interesting tidbits and biographies of some of the most fascinating women in history. (60 min.) Preregister. Sat, Mar 21, 2:00 pm Jupiter Branch
PBS Documentary "The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo." ©PBS. (90 min.) Preregister. Shown with permission. Not rated. Wed, Mar 25, 6:30 pm Lantana Road Branch
Teens
Women's History Month Movie "Harriet." ©Focus Features. (125 min.) Popcorn provided. First come, first served. PG-13 Wed, Mar 11, 3:00 pm Belle Glade Branch
Kids
Read4Respect Book Club: "She Persisited: 13 American Women Who Changed the World," by Chelsea Clinton The Anti-Defamation League presents a Women's History Month book discussion. Ages 6-10. (45 min.) Preregister. Thu, Mar 12, 4:00 pm Glades Road Branch
Read4Respect Book Club: "Grace for President" Celebrate Women's History Month with a read-aloud from ADL Florida. Find out why Grace wants to run for president. Campaign cookie making craft included. Refreshments provided. Ages 5 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. Tue, Mar 17, 6:00 pm Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Jeopardy Fun: Bold Inspiring Young Girls Women's History Month edition. Refreshments provided. Ages 6 & up. First come, first served. (45 min.) Mon, Mar 30, 4:00 pm Belle Glade Branch
For more information on these events and others please head to: http://www.pbclibrary.org/
Happy Women's History Month!
