
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Gloria Steinem was born in Toledo in 1934 and became one of the leading voices on issues of equality. In 2014, The Steinem Sisters Collective, a grassroots group of Toledo-area feminists, created a lending library of feminist publications to recognize the noted journalist and social activist’s 80th birthday and named it the Steinem Sisters’ Library and Resource Center. The library was housed at People Called Women, a feminist bookstore owned by one of the Collective’s founding members. When the store was sold in 2017, the Collective’s original set of feminist works was donated to the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and renamed the Steinem Sisters Collection. The Toledo Library is the only public library in the United States with a special feminist collection.
The Steinem Sisters Collection champions women’s historical, cultural, and political contributions and strives to provide a welcoming space for women from all walks of life to share their truths. It is composed of “feminist materials,” intersectional works that uphold human and women’s rights and interests in defining and promoting political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes, races, classes, sexual orientations, and genders. The Steinem Sisters Collection has grown to over 900 titles in the ten years since its inception. Regular programming, including book discussion groups and talking circles, aims to highlight the collection and build community.
Local environmental and spiritual leader, Rev. Aaron Baughman, continues our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m.
Local environmental leader, Dana Reising, continues our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m.
Local environmental activist, Angie Fitzpatrick, kicks off our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m. Local sustainability advocates will lead a discussion on their journeys to sustainability and what women in Lucas County can do to help.
Our conversation on Reproductive Justice continues with local feminist and obstetrics and gynecology nurse practitioner Bri Bumbaugh. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maumee Library.
Our conversation on Reproductive Justice continues with local feminist and OB/GYN Jackie Vannuyen. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maumee Library.
Local midwife and owner of Solace Health and Wellness of Toledo, Erin Martin answers our questions about Reproductive Justice and issues in our area around reproductive health. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm at the Maumee Library.
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.
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.
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.
March 8 is International Women's Day. Learn about influential women from around the world with these titles.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Steinem Sisters Collection (and Gloria Steinem's 90th birthday!) in interviews with local feminists!
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was November 25. These titles lean on personal experience, statistics, and work being done by women worldwide to end this crisis.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Steinem Sisters Collection has teamed up with The Bethany House to spotlight the Silent Witness Project, an awareness initiative for domestic violence. Read further for more information on domestic violence amidst the pandemic, links to resources, as well as book recommendations from our very own Steinem Sisters Collection.
Books on Tap x Steinem Sisters Collection
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
(W) March 19 | 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Library in the Community
Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one at Patron Saints Brewery, located at 4730 W Bancroft St #8, Toledo, OH 43615. 21 and over only.
Film Screening: My Name Is Andrea
Steinem Sisters Collection Special Event
(W) March 26 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Main Library
Film Screening of My Name is Andrea, a documentary about the life and work of Andrea Dworkin.
Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club
Andrea Dworkin
(M) April 7 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.
Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club
My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem
(M) May 5 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.
Feminism 101: Intergenerational Feminisms
(W) May 14 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | Washington
Join us for a discussion of what feminism means to each of us and how we can work together to listen, support, and respect each other.
Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club
What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck
(M) June 2 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.
Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club
Believing by Anita Hill
(M) July 7 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.
Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club
Educated by Tara Westover
(M) August 4 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.
Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club
The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow
(M) October 6 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.
Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
(M) November 3 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.
Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
(M) December 1 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger
A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.