Online Resources to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Who run the world? Girls!

March is a month when we celebrate the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. It is also a time to reflect on important events for women, remember how far we have come, and consider where we want to go next. Our world is constantly evolving, and so are we.

If you’re looking for a new book to read, you can check out this list created by Goodreads. You can also check out the staff-created list titled Sisters Over Misters. This list contains touching stories about the love of female friendships.

As always, you can use Novelist to find your next read. If you’re looking for a book on this topic, scroll down to “Seasonal Reads” and select “Women in Historical Fiction.” There, you’ll find a thorough list of books with vibrant female protagonists and engaging stories.

Are movies and documentaries more your speed? Check out our collection of streaming videos that you can play from the comfort of your home using Access Video on Demand. You can use the Item # for a quick and easy search. Some cool titles to watch include

• Iron Jawed Angels (Item # 206153): Produced by HBO and starring Hilary Swank, this movie follows the true story of two women who took drastic measures to obtain the right to vote.
• Harriet Tubman (Item # 283065): Check out this documentary made by PBS that follows the interesting life of Harriet Tubman’s important contributions to U.S. History.

In addition to books and streaming videos, Mid-Continent Public Library also provides a plethora of online databases that you can use to educate yourself on Women’s History.

Maybe you’re interested in the international work of Malala or the Mexican artist Frida. There are lots of historically relevant women that you can research using Biography.

Want to explore primary source material and read through first-hand accounts of major historical events and the amazing things women have accomplished? Try out the Gerritsen Collection of Aletta H. Jacobs. Aletta Jacobs was a Dutch physician who lived during the 1800’s. If you’re interested in more firsthand accounts and personal diaries, you can also explore North American Women’s Letters and Diaries, Colonial to 1950. There's nothing like going right to the source!

Another great resource for learning about women’s history in the United States is Gender Studies. Use it to learn about the history of women in the workforce, changes in financial rights, and the different waves of feminism. Are you interested in a more general exploration of U.S. History? Explore women in the context of our shared history using U.S. History.

Whether you want to celebrate Women’s History Month with fun books about female friendships or do a deep dive into history, the Library has something for you!

Meghan P.
Electronic Resources Librarian