“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.”

Those were the words of Marie Curie, a physicist and chemist who was also a pioneer in the field of radioactivity. Marie Curie was the first person to be honored with two Nobel Prizes. She was also the first woman to serve as a professor at the University of Paris. Join us in recognizing women like Marie Curie by celebrating Women’s History Month at the Library. View our online booklist to browse for books for all ages about women that have shaped our world and explore additional internet resources on Women’s History.  Then explore our Biography E-Resources as well as our History & Social Sciences E-Resources to find more information about the diverse accomplishments of notable and ordinary women throughout history.