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175th Anniversary of the Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention

On July 19, 1848, American women gathered in Seneca Falls to launch a fight for their rights, dignity, and equality of opportunity. 175 years later, the conversation continues.

Read These 3 Books and Join a Feminist Book Discussion at Main Library this Summer

Join our Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club!

16 of the Scariest Horror Novels for Feminists

In celebration of Women’s History Month, let’s take a look at the horror fiction that scared some diversity into an otherwise male-dominated genre.

Move Over Homer: 10 Classical Myths Retold from a Woman’s Point of View

There are new voices in classic myths: the women who were voiceless and whose roles were overlooked the first time around.

10 Ways to Commemorate the Retirement of Tennis Legend Serena Williams

Tennis superstar Serena Williams is moving on to other things, and the sport may never be the same.

Women’s History for Kids on hoopla

Through your TLCPL hoopla account, share the uplifting stories and inspiring accomplishments of heroic women with your young readers and encourage them to dream beyond the feats of the past and into a future full of promise.

Women’s History Month: Feminist Romance

In honor of Women’s History Month, here’s a list of romance novels with feminist approach to love.

A Feminist’s Guide to Books About Women’s History

There is a common misconception that if a book is about a woman, then it must also be feminist. Sadly, this is most definitely not the case. Many books that claim to tell the

Steinem Sisters Collection Recommends Feminist Fiction

At our last Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle of 2020, we celebrated the books that lifted us up and helped us get through what was a trying year. We hope you will find one, or two, from this list of feminist book recommendations that will do the same for you.

HerStory: Intersectional Feminism

In celebration of Women's History Month, join the Steinem Sisters Collection for HerStory: Intersectional Feminism. Featuring four of the Toledo region’s most celebrated women’s activists and forward-thinkers, this special program will investigate how the feminist movement can be more diverse and inclusive through a renewed focus on intersectionality.

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