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Women’s History Month

Honoring Amazing Women

Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the collective strength and influence of women who have shaped our communities through education, mentorship, and leadership. It’s a time to recognize the women who have opened doors, shared knowledge, and inspired generations to move forward together.

Join the library with special exhibits, selected reads, and more.

Special Collections

Edmonia Lewis

King Library, California Room, 5th Floor

Discover the work of pioneering sculptor Edmonia Lewis in the California Room. This ongoing exhibit features three marble pieces: “Asleep,” “Awake” and a bust of Abraham Lincoln.

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Special Collections: Edith Harvey Heron

Digital Collections

Discover the story of Edith Heron, a San José artist and award-winning watercolor painter. Her work spans the Bay Area and beyond, and includes art therapy and teaching that supported communities through changing times.

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Recommended Reads

Staff Picks

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SJPL Picks: Celebrating Women's History

Learn all about women who made their historical mark through these non-fiction titles, especially for children.
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SJPL Picks: Inspiring Young Women Making History

These nonfiction books highlight women making history—from athletes to activists—showing how they lead, break barriers, and inspire change.
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An arrangement of graphic novel book covers about women.
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Comics and Graphic Novels for Women's History Month

Celebrate Women’s History Month with graphic novels about women, their experiences, and contributions to history, culture, and society.
Graphic Novels
Staff List

SJPL Picks: Celebrating Women's History

Learn all about women who made their historical mark through these non-fiction titles, especially for children.
SJPL_KidsPicks
Staff List

SJPL Picks: Inspiring Young Women Making History

These nonfiction books highlight women making history—from athletes to activists—showing how they lead, break barriers, and inspire change.
sjpl_teenhq
An arrangement of graphic novel book covers about women.
Blog Post

Comics and Graphic Novels for Women's History Month

Celebrate Women’s History Month with graphic novels about women, their experiences, and contributions to history, culture, and society.
Graphic Novels

Staff Blogs

Online Resources

eResources to Explore

A graphic of 3 women with the words Women's History Month.
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Gale in Context: World History

Explore a variety of topics throughout world history including women’s rights, suffrage, and women’s fight for equality around the world.
Various old black and white family photos
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Web Resources about Genealogy

Research the women in your history using resources selected for you by SJPL Librarians.
Cartoon of diverse women.
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Gale in Context: Biographies

Learn about Rosa Parks, Dolores Huerta, Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart, Kamala Harris and thousands of other influential women.
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