Celebrate Women's History Month. In 1987, Congress designated March as Women's History Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women worldwide.

This March, take the time to commemorate Women's History Month by attending special Women's History Month Programs. Click here to download a .pdf version of Broward County Library's brochure, Women's History Month 2006.  You'll find outstanding program and event information as well as a useful bibliography.

Broward County Library, Broward Historical Commission, Partners for Women and presenting sponsor the Miami Herald will hold a kick-off reception for International Women's Day on March 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For more information, please call 954-357-7348.

 

HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMS

March 4 to 28, during library hours
Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, gallery six, 6th floor
954-357-7443
Exhibition: XII + Voices Speaking for Art:
Visual Expressions from local women artists, works by Rosalind Benedon, Mary Blumberg, Jane Collin Butch, Lee Butler, Jean Ellerie, Lee Gockel, Mary Harding, Marcia Hirschy, Teresa Kirk, Madeline Sergios, Britt Silkey, Carol Thaw and Leona Whitlow.
March 10 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reception

March 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Room 8 A & B
954-357-7348
Political Partners in Florida: First Ladies, by Martha Steinkamp, of the Florida Chapter of the National Council of Hispanic Women. A 20-minute video from the Museum of Florida History highlights the activities of the past eight first ladies of Florida. Participants will be asked to write and share a paragraph describing their individual ideas regarding the role of a first lady.

March 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
954-357-7348
International Women’s Day Reception
Broward County Library, Broward County Historical Commission and Partners for Women with presenting sponsor the Miami Herald invite you to the International Women’s Day Reception “Celebrating Women’s Leadership: Recognizing Women Leaders in Broward County Honoring the Unsung Heroines of Broward County.” The Honorary Chair of the event is Broward County Commissioner Diana Wasserman-Rubin. Special Performance by Harpist Crystal Sawyer.

March 25, 26
Tamarac Branch, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac – March 25 at 3 p.m.
Stirling Road Branch, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood – March 26 at 12:30 p.m.
Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale – March 26 at 3:30 p.m.
Florida Center for the Book Presents: An Afternoon with Zora Neale Hurston
Portrayed by Phyllis McEwen, get to know anthropologist, folklorist and writer Zora Neale Hurston as she tells the stories and sings the songs that she collected in the turpentine camps and the jook joints during her work with the Works Progress Administration in Florida in the 1920s and 30s. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tamarac Library, Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library and the Florida Humanities Council. Call 954-357-7401.

March 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Hallandale Beach Branch, 300, S. Federal Highway, Hallandale
954-457-1750
Songs You Love to Hear with Madeline Kern
Songs You Love to Hear:Madeline Kern’s Tribute to Dinah Shore and Doris Day. Songs will be sung in English, Italian, Spanish and French. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Hallandale Library.

Women’s History Month Programs

Beach Branch, 221 Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach
954-786-2197
On Display - Books Featuring Canadian Women Authors.
March 10, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Canadian Women: Mary Pickford fi lm and discussion about other Canadian women.

Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. 9 Court, Pompano Beach
954-968-3820
On Display - Books on Famous Women.

Davie/Cooper City Branch, 4600 S.W. 82 Avenue, Davie
954-680-0050
On Display - Women’s History.

Hallandale Beach Branch, 300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach
954-457-1750
On Display - Women in Music.
March 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Songs You Love to Hear: Madeline Kern’s Tribute to Dinah Shore and Doris Day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hallandale Library.

Imperial Point Branch, 5985 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
954-492-1881
On Display - Women’s History Month Books.
March 15, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Let’s Get Personal: The Most Dangerous Woman in America, Mother Jones.

Lauderdale Lakes Branch, 3521 N.W. 43 Avenue, Lauderdale Lakes
954-497-3627
On Display - A Celebration of Women Writers.

Lauderhill Mall Branch, 4257 N.W. 12 Street, Lauderhill
954-791-1000
On Display - Women’s History Month Books.
March 22, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Teens and Women who Started a Business.

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill
954-497-1630
March 28, 6:30 p.m. - Women Take Charge of the Beauty Business with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Women have used their know-how to make millions in the beauty business.

Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
954-357-7444
March 2, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Teens: Skin Care Basics with Sheryl Pappas of Lancome, of Neiman Marcus.

March 4 to 28, library hours - Exhibition : XII + Voices Speaking for Art: Visual Expressions from Women Artists, works by Rosalind Benedon, Mary Blumberg, Jane Collin Butch, Lee Butler, Jean Ellerie, Lee Gockel, Mary Harding, Marcia Hirschy, Teresa Kirk, Madeline Sergios, Britt Silkey, Carol Thaw and Leona Whitlow. gallery six, 6th floor.

March 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Political Partners in Florida: First Ladies, by Martha Steinkamp, of the Florida Chapter of the National Council of Hispanic Women. Room 8 A&B.

March 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - International Women’s Day Reception Honoring the Unsung Heroines of Broward County. Sponsored by the Broward County Historical Commission, Partners for Women and the Miami Herald. Call 954-357-7348. Auditorium.

March 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Reception for XII + Voices Speaking for Art: Visual Expressions from Women Artists. gallery six, 6th fl oor. Sponsored by Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Libraries.

March 11, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Communicating Leadership through Dance, discussion about Martha Graham, Katherine Dunham, Pearl Primus and Isadora Duncan, with Dr. Chetachi Eguw, Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University. Room 8 A&B.

March 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Foremothers: Early Women’s Rights Leaders Workshop, with Dr. Susan Kurjiaka, of Florida Atlantic University. This workshop looks at early 19th century U.S. “foremothers.” Dr. Kurjiaka will describe the social and legal norms for women during the 19th century. Room 8 A&B.

March 15, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. - XII + Voices Speaking for Art Presentation, by artist Mary Blumberg. Call 954-357-7443.  Bienes Center, 6th floor.

March 18, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Movie: Iron Jawed Angels, 1910 to 1920, with Dr. Kate Waites, of Nova Southeastern University. Room 8 A&B.

March 22, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Pioneer Women of Broward County, with Helen  Landers, of Broward County Historical Commission. Bienes Center Conference Room.

March 25, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Book discussion with Chidi Asika-Enahoro, author of Innocence Interrupted. Bienes Center for the Literary Arts.

March 26, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Book Discussion with Vikki Johnson, author of Gems for the Journey. Board Room - 8th Floor.
March 26, 3: 30 p.m. - Florida Center for the Book Presents: An Afternoon with Zora Neale Hurston, portrayed by Phyllis McEwen. Sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council. Call 954-357-7401.

Margate Catharine Young Branch, 5810 Park Drive, Margate
954-968-3800
On Display - Women’s History.
March 4, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Brainstorming Women’s Issues. Sponsored by Friends of the Margate Catharine Young Library.

North Regional/BCC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek
954-201-2600
On Display - Women’s History Books.
March 23, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Teens: Re-enact Famous Women From the Past.
March 25, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. - Marjory Stoneman Douglas: Champion of the Everglades portrayed by Joan Wolfberg.
March 28, 7 p.m.; March 29, 12:30 p.m. - wRites of Spring 16th Annual Literary Festival, featuring Rebecca Walker, author of Black, White and Jewish. 
March 28: 7 p.m. March 29: 12:30 p.m. Call 954-201-2375. Cosponsored by BCC
North Campus English Department.

Northwest Branch, 1580 N.W. 3 Avenue, Pompano Beach
954-786-2186
March 9, 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. - Teens: Celebrate Women’s History Month.

Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive, Coral Springs
954-341-3900
On Display - Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Exhibit: One Woman, The Everglades & The
Rest Is History. Cosponsored by the Museum of Coral Springs History and the Loxahatchee River Historical Museum. 
Also: Books on Women’s History.
March 21, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Self Defense for Girls, with the Coral Springs Police Department.
March 27, 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - The History of Rosh Hodesh (holiday of the New Moon) and the Meaning of Passover. Call 954-815-5613 or 954-792-3258. Sponsored by The Coral Springs/Parkland Chapter of Hadassah.

Pembroke Pines Branch/Walter C. Young Resource Center,
955 N.W. 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines
954-437-2635
On Display - Women’s History Month Books.
March 8, 1 p.m. - Book Discussion: Elizabeth Berg’s Talk Before Sleep.
March 11, 10 a.m. to noon - Saturday Cinema: Iron Jawed Angels.

Pompano Beach Branch, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach
954-786-2181
On Display - Women’s History and Women’s Individual Art by Leah.
Daily, 3 p.m to 4 p.m. - Teens: Guess the Mystery Woman and Win A Prize.

South Regional/BCC Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines
954-201-8825
March 14, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Diverse Voices: A Poetry Read-in.
March 18, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Saturday Morning Classic Movie: Desk Set.
March 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Learn How to Create Window Treatments, Bed Spreads and Skirts, by American Sewing Guild, Fort Lauderdale Chapter.
March 18, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Nia Book Club with Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez’s The Dirty Girls Social Club. Sponsored by Friends of South Regional/BCC Library.
March 22, noon to 1:30 p.m. - Preview of March 26 Jazz Concert.
March 23, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Be Recognized as a Phenomenal Woman, by Dr. Denise St. Patrick-Bell, Dee Thompson and Shanier Adderly.
March 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Girls Night Out: Eat Chocolate, Play DDR.

Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines
954-538-9996
On Display - Books on Women’s History; Haitian Art.
March 5, 2 p.m. - Film: Pocahontas.
March 9, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Aromatherapy: Uses of Essential Oils.
March 11, 2 p.m. - The History and Art of Belly Dancing, with Amina.
March 25, 1 p.m to 2:30 p.m. - Teens: Girl Talk: Great Women and Girls.

Stirling Road Branch, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood
954-985-2689
March 26, 12:30 p.m. - Florida Center for the Book presents An Afternoon with Zora Neale Hurston: A Literary Dramatization by Phyllis McEwen. Sponsored by Friends of
Stirling Road Branch.

Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise
954-749-2521
On Display – Women’s History.
March 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Film: North Country.

Tamarac Branch, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac
954-720-2282
On Display - Artist by Simone Cluney and Women’s History.
March 1, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Film: Marie Curie, More Than Meets the Eye.
March 7, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Georgia O’Keeffe, the Woman and the Artist.
March 25, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Florida Center for the Book Presents: An Afternoon with Zora Neale Hurston: A Literary Dramatization by Phyllis McEwen. Sponsored by Friends of Tamarac Library.
March 27, noon to 3 p.m. – National Council of Jewish Women Meeting, with book review.
March 30, 5 p.m. - Teen Talk: Libba Bray’s A Great and Terrible Beauty.

Weston Branch, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston
954-389-2098
On Display – Biographies of Famous Women from Around the World.
March 9, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Girls Rule! Book Club. Share a book, movie, or soundtrack of your favorite female character or personality.
March 9, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Women, with Dana Sands, M.D., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida.
March 28, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Women and Retirement, by Mary Peters, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Community Programs of Special Interest

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
March 14 to 26, times vary - Little Women, the Broadway Musical, starring Maureen McGovern. Tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 954-523-3309. Groups of 20 or more call 1-800-6-GROUPS (647-6877). The Fort Lauderdale engagement of Little Women is presented in arrangement with Florida Theatrical Association and is a Season Ticket offering of Broadway in Fort Lauderdale. For tickets, call 954-523-3309 or 954-462-0222.

Florida Atlantic University, Liberal Arts Auditorium, 2912 College Ave., Davie
March 25, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – The closing session of the International Women’s Day celebration, Empowering the Future, recognizes young women leaders, with Roots and Cultural Dance Ensemble (African) and the Padmasri Dance Academy (Indian).
Speakers from organizations, which train young women for leadership will share their success stories. The women are: Aggie Pappas, Executive Director, PACE Center for Girls; Alice McKee, Past Director, Education Foundation, American Association of University Women and Constance T. Desko, Governor Elect, Southern Region Soroptimist International Federation of Americas, Inc. For more information, call 954-765-4670.