65 Years Ago, “A Raisin in the Sun” Changed American Theatre
Sixty-five years ago this month, Lorraine Hansberry’s pivotal play A Raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway, and it’s exerted a gravitational pull on American culture ever since.
6 Titles for Your Feminist Journey: An Interview with a Toledo Feminist
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists! Our final interview features local feminist Mechelle Zarou.
6 Titles to Build a Feminist Leader: An Interview with a Steinem Sisters Feminist
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists! Our third interview features local feminist and managing director of Women of Toledo, Nina Corder.
6 Titles to Grow Your Feminist Philosophy: An Interview with a Steinem Sisters Feminist
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists! Our second interview features Steinem Sisters Advisory Board member Ayla.
10 Books to Read If You Support Women’s Rights and Women’s Wrongs
Well-behaved women seldom make history and make for rather boring novels. Lucky for you, these novels feature morally grey female protagonists.
15 Comic Artists to Check Out for Women’s History Month
We wouldn’t have comics without talented women. These 15 artists are among the best.
Like Powerful Films and Big Ideas? The Library’s Documentary Discussion Group is for You
Get an insider's look at a Muslim American community that suspects it's been under FBI surveillance.
Top 10 Nonfiction Reads for Women’s History Month
Looking to add some Women's History books to your TBR? Here are ten recent nonfiction releases that celebrate women’s stories from around the world.
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.
Like Powerful Films and Big Ideas? The Library’s Documentary Discussion Group is for You
Join your sisters in solidarity this March and watch the award winning "She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry", directed by Mary Dore.
Comics About Girls By Women For Kids
There was a time in human history when some people didn’t think comics were suitable reading material for girls. (There are some, even today, who don’t think comics are suitable reading material for anyone, but that’s a whole other outrage.)
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.
Favorite Songs By Women
Inspiring songs by women musicians.
10 Fantastic Nonfiction Reads: True Stories Featuring Women Spies
Inspiring true stories about women who just happened to work as spies.
15 Intriguing Spy Novels Written by Women Featuring Female Spies
Spy stories with strong female protagonists, espionage, intrigue, action and adventure.
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.
Steinem Sisters @ the Library
Join us as we discuss the many ways feminism intersects with the various aspects of our lives and our community.
Ruth Bader Ginsblog
In her twenty-five years on the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become both an influential jurist and a pop culture icon, and the library has books about her that are as idiosyncratic as she is.
Two Librarians, Too Many Books: It’s Women’s History Month, Y’all!
It’s Women’s History Month, y’all! I, for one, can’t think of a worthier topic to chat endlessly about. So in celebration, Katie and I got together to talk about the female authors who have captivated us through the written word and inspired us in our own lives. The following conversation is a lightly-edited-for-clarity transcription of that chat.
20 Memoirs to Celebrate Women’s History Month
This Women’s History Month, get to know some outstanding women by browsing our list of 20 must-read memoirs!
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies!
A selection of picture book biographies celebrating phenomenal women.
Okay Ladies, Now Let’s Get Information: A Feminist Reading List
In preparation for the upcoming Women’s March on Washington on January 21st, we’re highlighting some must-read books for the modern feminist.
