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Anonymous Was a Woman: A Celebration in Words and Images of Traditional American Art – and the Women Who Made It by Mirra Bank The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith Mozart’s Women: His Family, His Friends, His Music by Jane Glover Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age by […]
We have had many of Book Club and Film Club meetings either in person or online. So we have collected all of these picks and compiled them into a big ol’ list. Each year we had monthly research themes and each of our clubs reflected them. Whether you are looking for books or movies for […]
While there are several wonderful options for books about women in art, we have picked from our library collection and from our staffs reading list. Young Readers Nonfiction Nonfiction Films/Documentaries Feel free to let us know what you think of our selections, or add your own in the comment section below!
While there are several wonderful options for books about STEM, we have picked from our library collection and from our staffs reading list. Young Readers Nonfiction Teen Nonfiction Nonfiction Feel free to let us know what you think of our selections, or add your own in the comment section below!
Sometimes you want something playing while your hands are busy. Whether you’re painting, cleaning, cooking, crafting, or gaming — not every watch needs your full attention. Maybe it’s a rewatch, something you already love and know by heart, that keeps you company while you work or unwind. Some movies and TV shows make perfect background […]
Welcome, fellow book lovers! Around here, we believe a TBR (To Be Read) pile isn’t a problem—it’s a lifestyle. Gal’s Guide librarians, volunteers, and readers are forever chasing down hidden gems, spotlighting women’s voices, and curating lists that will inspire, challenge, and delight. This page is where we gather our favorite recommendations and themed catalogs […]
When the concept of the “medieval woman” is brought up in conversation, it is not an uncommon occurrence to hear them equated to the weak damsels-in-distress types that are depicted in our modern depiction of medieval stories. Princesses swoon over the arms of dashingly muscular men in armor, unable to stand on their own two […]
March 15, 2025, will mark 100 years since the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Madge Oberholtzer. Madge’s trial was directly responsible for dismantling the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana. The trial of D.C. Stephenson (Grand Dragon of the realm of Indiana) for the kidnapping and murder of Madge took place in 1925, one block away […]
Gal’s Guide is dedicating 2024 to learning about women around the world. March continues to the Middle East to the cradle of civilization. We have a fantastic passport program where you can earn free stuff as you learn about women’s history. Earn stamps for listening to the Gal’s Guide Podcast, attending a Gal’s Guide club, […]
Gal’s Guide is dedicating 2024 to learning about women around the world. March continues to Ireland where the land is green and lore is a legacy. We have a fantastic passport program where you can earn free stuff as you learn about women’s history. Earn stamps for listening to the Gal’s Guide Podcast, attending a […]
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