CHARLESTON, S.C. - March is Women's History Month, a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society. It's been observed annually in March since 1987 in the United States.
Did you know Women's History Month began as a weeklong celebration? The first National Women's History Week was established in 1980 with a proclamation from President Jimmy Carter. Seven years later Congress designated March as Women's History Month.
The 2022 Women’s History Month theme is, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope." According to the National Women's History Alliance, it's both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.
We invite you to use our resources and visit our branches to learn more about the contributions of women in history.
Find your next read from book lists
Are you looking for a book with a strong female lead character? Check out this book list put together by a CCPL Librarian featuring women authors writing about women's experiences.
Explore this collection of autobiographies of women leading the way. They celebrate women and their contributions to progress.
Learn about women's history with access to research databases
A CCPL card gives you access to explore millions of research articles and resources from your computer. Check out our research databases to learn more about women's history.
Branch programs and displays
When you visit the Otranto Road Library we invite you to particpate in "Empowered Women Empower Women Trivia." Each day the branch has a new question about a powerful woman for patrons to answer. Submit your answers for candy and chance to win a gift card.
The Wando Mt. Pleasant Library's Children's Department has a Women's History Month scavenger hunt underway. Staff have a list of influential women for kids to learn about and find around the branch.
The John's Island Library has book displays and activites in celebration of women. Visit the branch to check out a book display about women in science and particpate in a constellation telescope craft at the STEAM table. There's also a bean growing experiement featuring women in botany. Stob by the Fictional Female Wall of Fame where you can write who your favorite fictional female is and why.
Visit or call your local branch to learn more about Women's History Month programs.