Celebrate Women’s History Month!

Invisible Warriors: An Introduction to the Film
Sunday, March 5 Virtual 2:00-3:00 pm

Free, but register here: https://aapld.libnet.info/event/7671896

Invisible Warriors shares the individual experiences of a small group of elegant ladies who represent the 600,000 Black women who fled lives as domestics and sharecroppers to work in factories and U.S. government offices during World War II. These patriotic pioneers share their wartime memories, recounting their battles against racism at home, Nazism abroad, and sexism everywhere. Stream Invisible Warriors at your convenience on YouTube after you register for either the live introduction to the film or the closing Q&A session, both featuring the film’s producer Gregory S. Cooke.

Cooke is the Founder and President of the Basil and Becky Educational Foundation (BBEEF), a 501c (3) organization dedicated to relocating African Americans from the margins to the main pages of American and global history.

 

Women Work: Makers Event for #WomensHistoryMonth
Saturday, March 11  11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at River City Labs Makerspace, 7916 N. Hale Ave.
We’re celebrating both Women’s History Month and Maker’s Month with a special FREE program at Peoria’s only makerspace, River City Labs Makerspace.
This space has everything from blacksmith to woodworking to 3D printers and more!
Get a tour and then learn how to make a resin mold and a coaster you get to take home.
Supplies provided, but bring a sack lunch.
Perfect mother/daughter program. Learn about female inventors too.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Call (309) 497-2141 or email programming@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us
Open to ages 14 and up.

The Hidden Story of Annie Turnbo Malone
Saturday, March 11  12:30-2:00 pm at North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.

Learn about the extraordinary life of Annie Turnbo Malone, America’s first black woman millionaire. A one-time resident of Peoria, Ms. Malone went on to become founder of Poro College in St. Louis, and a business icon who developed an empire selling black hair products throughout America and the world. James Bryson, author of The Hidden Life of Annie Turnbo Malone, retired ICC professor, and descendant of Ms. Malone herself, will speak about her life and legacy. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signatures.

 

An Evening with Documentary Historian Gregory S. Cooke
Wednesday, March 15 Virtual 7:00-8:00 pm

Free, but register here: https://aapld.libnet.info/event/7672002

Invisible Warriors shares the individual experiences of a small group of elegant ladies who represent the 600,000 Black women who fled lives as domestics and sharecroppers to work in factories and U.S. government offices during World War II. These patriotic pioneers share their wartime memories, recounting their battles against racism at home, Nazism abroad, and sexism everywhere. Stream Invisible Warriors at your convenience on YouTube after you register for either the live introduction to the film or the closing Q&A session, both featuring the film’s producer Gregory S. Cooke. Cooke is the Founder and President of the Basil and Becky Educational Foundation (BBEEF), a 501c (3) organization dedicated to relocating African Americans from the margins to the main pages of American and global history.

 

Women’s History Month Trivia
Sunday, March 19  2:00-3:00 p.m. at North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.

Test (and expand) your knowledge of women’s history with a trivia challenge! The winner will receive a signed copy of The Hidden Life of Annie Turnbo Malone.
Free and open to all ages.