Champions of Equality: Women Advancing Equity in Public Libraries

Before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, libraries did not provide equal service to all people, especially those who were BIPOC, and even after that, they still had to fight for equitable service. Learn about a few of the female librarians, literacy-loving women (and a man or two) who have devoted their lives to making a difference in breaking boundaries to affect change during this virtual program. Discover how these champions worked to make sure people of all ages, especially children, received equal access to books and public libraries.