Alexis Gunderson

(301) 699-3500 x6158

alexis.gunderson@pgcmls.info

Largo, Maryland – This March, the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) is proud to observe Women’s History Month with a variety of dedicated programming for all ages. Through special book discussions, film screenings, interactive storytimes, and craft-and-create and STEM programs, the Library invites the Prince George’s County Community to join the Library in celebrating the achievements, contributions, and inspiring legacy of women throughout history.

Highlights of this year’s Women’s History Month programming include four special book discussions featuring “Circe” by Madeline Miller, “Red at the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson, “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid, and “The Con Queen of Hollywood” by Scott C. Johnson, as well as six special film screenings featuring “Little Women” (dir. Greta Gerwig, 2019), “Till” (dir. Chinonye Chukwu, 2023), “Adam’s Rib” (dir. George Cukor, 1949), “Hidden Figures” (dir. Theodore Melfi, 2017), “Lady Sings the Blues” (dir. Sidney J. Furie, 1972), and the PBS American Experience documentary “Fly With Me” (dir. Sarah Colt, 2024). 

Children and teens will also be invited to learn about notable women from Prince George’s County; fascinating historic figures like Josephine Baker; STEM heroines like Mae Jemison and Katherine Johnson; and artists like Yayoi Kusama, Sonia Delaunay, and Georgia O’Keeffe.

“Following a very robust offering of Black History Month programming in February, the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is pleased to continue its 2026 Heritage Month programs with Women’s History Month,” says PGCMLS CEO Mark Winston. “Our Women’s History Month calendar reflects a dynamic set of programming of all types throughout the library system’s locations in the County.”

Finally, the Library is pleased to debut its vibrant new Women’s History Month branding, which was created in-house. Assets showcasing this exciting new design are compiled in the Graphics Package linked below — including a direct link to this events calendar that spotlights Women’s History Month programs across the system throughout March:

Select Women’s History Month programs are listed below. For full program details of all Women’s History Month events at PGCMLS branch libraries, please visit the Library’s website.

Featured PGCMLS Events Celebrating Women’s History Month

Lunch and Learn: The Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis on “You Only Get What You're Organized to Take”

Co-presented with the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights

Free | Tuesday, March 3 at 12 pm | Adults | Virtual Event | Link

At this Women’s History Month “Lunch and Learn,” the Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis joins the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights and the Prince George's County Memorial Library System to discuss her new book, “You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take: Lessons from the Movement to End Poverty.”

International Women’s Day: Women Make History

Free | Saturday, March 7 at 11:30 am | Teens and Adults | Bladensburg Branch Library | Link

In celebration of International Women's Day, commemorated on March 8, community members are invited to join the Bladensburg Branch Library in learning about twelve incredible women from ancient to modern history. Participants will explore these trailblazers’ impact on science, economics, politics, sports, human rights, and the environment and will discuss the realities of the challenges women and girls worldwide still face in these fields today. Light refreshments will be served.

STEM Fun: Celebrating Women of NASA

Free | Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 pm | Ages 5-12 | Largo-Kettering Branch Library | Link

For this “STEM Fun” program, kids are invited to celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring the amazing achievements of women at NASA through hands-on STEM activities and simple experiments. This program inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of science, showing that anyone — regardless of gender — can reach for the stars! 

Discover: Prince George’s County Women 

A PGC250 Event

Free | Thursday, March 12 at 4:30 pm | Teens | Bladensburg Branch Library | Link

From scientists to spies, innkeepers to enchantresses, the women of Prince George’s County have demonstrated courage and creativity in pursuit of better lives. At this special Prince George’s County 250 (PGC250) program, participants will explore how to use library resources to uncover some of these women’s stories. They will also discuss how the historic women of Prince George’s County can inspire us today.

Solidarity Stories: Community-Led Book Discussion – “Red at the Bone”

Free | Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 pm | Adults | miXt Food Hall | Link

Join the Mount Rainier Branch Library and Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights for the monthly “Solidarity Stories” book club! For March, participants will be observing Women’s History Month by reading and discussing Jacqueline Woodson’s “Red at the Bone,” which tells the story of an “unexpected teenage pregnancy [that] pulls together two families from different social classes and explores their histories – reaching back to the Tulsa race massacre of 1921 – and exposes the private hopes, disappointments, and longings that can bind or divide us from each other.” — from the catalog

Computer Basics: Research and Explore Women's History

Free | Wednesday, March 18 at 6 pm | Teens and Adults | Hillcrest Heights Branch Library | Link

Join the Hillcrest Heights Branch Library at this special Women’s History Month “Computer Basics” program, where participants will learn how to use the Library's many online resources to conduct research for school, work, or personal history projects.

Kids Create: Her Story Edition

Free | Thursday, March 26 at 4 pm | Ages 5-12 | Hillcrest Heights Branch Library | Link

At this special “Kids Create” program, kids will get to observe Women’s History Month by playing a matching game to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women throughout history. After that, children will create a craft to continue honoring and acknowledging women in history!

To discuss coverage opportunities, contact PGCMLS Communications Specialist Alexis Gunderson at alexis.gunderson@pgcmls.info.

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About the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) is a beacon within its diverse and dynamic community. The Library serves Prince George’s County, Maryland’s 966,000+ residents through 19 public branches, a law library in the County Correctional Center, various pop-up services and events, and 24/7 access to free online resources. As a trusted and responsive community leader, PGCMLS democratizes knowledge and opportunity by providing safe, accessible spaces where customers of all backgrounds can freely engage with the resources needed to build knowledge, literacy, skills, and creativity at every phase of life. Learn more at pgcmls.info/about-us.