Lambton County Library celebrating International Women’s Day this March

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is planning several events celebrating International Women’s Day throughout the month of March.

“International Women’s Day is celebrated annually by Lambton County Library and this year’s events will celebrate and encourage patrons to learn about the women of Lambton County, both past and present, who have helped lead and shape our community,” said Andrea Basra, Public Services Coordinator – Adult Programs and Outreach with Lambton County Library.

A special feature this year, the Famous 5 Maquette will be showcased at the Sarnia Library Theatre during its Canada-wide tour. The Famous 5 Maquette sculpture is a two-foot-tall replica in bronze of the original Famous 5 Foundation's Women are Persons! Monuments in Olympic Plaza in Calgary and in front of the Senate of Canada in Ottawa. The prominent Canadian suffragists depicted include Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, and Henrietta (Muir) Edwards, five Albertan women who blazed the trail for women's rights in Canada in the 1920s.

The Famous 5 Maquette will only be on display during three International Women’s Day events at the Sarnia Library Theatre and for a 15-minute period before and after each of those same events on March 1, 6, and 15.

Registration is required to attend the International Women’s Day events. Visit the library’s program calendar at lclibrary.ca to learn more and to register. Programs include:

Voices of Lambton – Women in Business

Wednesday, March 1, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Sarnia Library Theatre

In this moderated panel discussion, four local women will share influential moments in their lives and careers, adversities they have overcome, impactful choices they have made, issues they have championed, and lessons they have learned along the way. Participants will learn what drives these women and successes and challenges experienced as they have broken barriers while achieving success in the business world.

History of Women in Lambton County

Monday, March 6, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sarnia Library Theatre

Join Lambton Heritage Museum Curator/Supervisor Dana Thorne as she explores local stories of women in Lambton County and shares photographs and artifacts from the museum collection. Participants will have the opportunity to view the artifacts on display at the end of the presentation. 

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Learning for Life – History of Women’s Institutes in Lambton County of Lambton

Thursday, March 9, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Alvinston Library

Explore the rich history of Women's Institutes across Lambton County with Archivist Nicole Aszalos. Learn about Tweedsmuir histories through the stories and materials from the Lambton County Archives collection and discover how they share the history of our local communities.

Teen DIY - Suffrage Banners and Pink Tea

Thursday, March 9, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sarnia Library

Historically, Pink Teas were developed as a subversive way for women to gather and discuss various issues of importance. In this modern take on a pink tea, Frances Wright, CEO & Co-Founder, Famous 5 Foundation, will be engaging with participants as they create a banner promoting a social justice cause they are passionate about.

Voices of Lambton - Community-Driven Women

Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Sarnia Library Theatre

In this moderated panel discussion, four local women will share influential moments in their lives and careers, adversities they have overcome, impactful choices they have made, issues they have championed, and lessons they have learned along the way. Participants will learn about what drives these community leaders who, in addition to community advocacy, share a commonality of working in traditionally male-dominated fields.

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Please contact:

Andrea Basra
Public Services Coordinator - Adult Programs & Outreach, Lambton County Library
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5217
andrea.basra[@]county-lambton.on.ca