For Women's History Month, celebrate women's too often unappreciated contributions to society by enjoying and making the handicrafts that have traditionally been considered "women's work." Whether you knit, crochet or needlepoint, like to embroider handkerchiefs or just want to learn more about handicrafts, you'll be sure to find something that fits you at this all ages, all genders, anything goes crafting circle.
Askia Muhammad, news director at WPFW 89.3 FM Radio, discusses his mentor, the late Ethel Payne, a trailblazing African American journalist who was one of four journalists honored with a U.S. postal stamp in the "Women in Journalism" set in 2002. 
Author, educator and activist Kristina Gilcrest will discuss approaches to preventing violence against women. This lecture will focus on her research and recent publications that provide guidance for preventing physical, sexual and emotional abuse specifically as it relates to women.
Ashley Robertson, of the 
Dr. Psyche A. Williams-Forson, professor of African-American and Women's Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park will discuss her book, 
Dr. Jo Paoletti, associate professor of American Studies at University of Maryland, College Park will discuss her latest book Pink and Blue: Telling the Boys from the Girls in America. This lecture is in recognition of Women's History month.
In Teen Space, 2nd Floor. 
Weekly independent films featuring youth and young adult themes that "flip the bird" at authority, conformity and the mainstream! Join us every Friday. Don't forget the popcorn! (Ages 13 - 21 welcome). Please see Southwest Library webpage for information on each film.