Women’s History Month 2026 | Kitsap Regional Library

Celebrate Women's History Month

In 1978, an educational group in Santa Rosa, California, set aside a week to publicly celebrate women’s achievements in American history. The year after, the movement spread as communities across the country celebrated Women’s History Week. In 1980, at the request of the National Women’s History Project, President Jimmy Carter formally designated the week of March 8th, in honor of International Women’s Day, to serve as National Women’s History Week to honor “the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love of the women who built America”. Seven years later, Congress passed a law extending the celebration to a full month, and since 1995, each U.S. President has proclaimed March as Women’s History Month.

Explore our lists below to discover books and films from our collection that highlight the stories and achievements of women.

Women's History Month: Fiction

Selected works of fiction written by women, highlighting women.

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YA: Womens History Month

Selected works of fiction and nonfiction written by women, highlighting women and their lives throughout US history.

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Kids: Women's History Month

Selected works of written by women, celebrating girls and women in US culture and history.

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Tell Her Story: Picture Book Biographies

Picture book biographies of women and transwomen who made and continue to make history, across time and in many different fields.

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Heritage Month & Identity Celebrations

Aligned with our values of equity, service, and curiosity, Kitsap Regional Library proudly celebrates a range of heritage months throughout the year. Our goal is to honor and reflect the unique makeup of our community—with a focus on recognizing historically marginalized communities—and demonstrate that we are open to all.

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