Mar 1, 2006

INFORMATION RELEASE     

Media Contact: Heather O'Connell
(239) 461-2924 or hoconnell@leegov.com

Celebrate Women's History Month at Your Library

FORT MYERS, Fla., March 1, 2006 – Women's History comes to life at the Lee County Library System. "Meet" Dolly Madison, Georgia O'Keeffe and Amelia Earhart, as portrayed by scholar/actresses who invite you to learn about each of these women's challenges and triumphs, and how they continue to inspire women today.

Dolly Madison
7 p.m. Monday, March 6
Actress Jacquelyn Pierce delivers a breathtaking portrayal of one of the best-known and most-loved first ladies in American history. Preregistration is required. South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero (239) 390-3200

Georgia O'Keeffe: A Dramatic Portrait
2 p.m. Thursday, March 9
Presenter Jenny Aldrich conducts a tour of artist Georgia O'Keeffe's world, from the intimacy of her sensational flowers to the vastness of the American West. Aldrich discusses New York's 1920s art scene and shares O'Keeffe's triumphs. Please preregister. Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library 921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral (239) 542-3953

Daring to Dream: Amelia Earhart
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21
Performer Janina Birtolo uniquely portrays the life and final flight of Amelia Earhart. This dramatic, one-woman presentation revives Earhart and highlights the flights that made her famous. Please preregister. South County Regional Library 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero (239) 390-3200

Lee County Board of County Commissioners Chairwoman, Tammy Hall says it's important to recognize female heroes.

"Our right to vote isn't even 100 years old. Young women today don't realize our history and how the rights we have need to be cherished." Hall said.

The Lee County Library System's website has a special section devoted to Women's History Month, including other free library events that celebrate the achievements and history of women. There's also a collection of resources to help learn about Women's History, along with  links to Women's History web specials from CNN, The History Channel, Time for Kids and more.

The Lee County Library System and Woman's Day Magazine also encourage women to share their own history. Women can submit a short story, up to 700 words, about how the library has changed their lives. Four entries across the county will be published in an upcoming edition of the magazine.

For more information on the Women's History Month @ your library, please call the library at (239) 479-INFO (4636) or visit us online at www.lee-county.com/library

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