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Girl Power

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's collection will show you how the strength of women throughout history has made a difference in Pittsburgh and the world.

A Woman in Charge Listen to books on your daily commute!
Around the World in 72 Days Check out these documentaries on adventurous women of the past, including Pittsurgh's Nellie Bly.
Bessie Coleman: Daring Stunt Pilot Read about real life girls and women and stories about girls of all ages.
Girl Named Disaster These books for teens show that girls can accomplish anything.
Roaring 20 Learn about some amazing real women in these nonfiction books for teens.
Harriet and Isabella Be inspired by these historical stories featuring strong female protagonists.
Silent Spring Rachel Carson, one of the founders of the environmental movement, was born in Springdale, PA and attended Chatham University (then the Pennsylvania College for Women).
A bad woman feeling good Women have always been active in the performance and creation of music albeit not always in the public spotlight. Today, women are making their mark as never before in all aspects of the world of music.