About The Woman's Literary Club
History
The Woman’s Literary Club was organized in 1898 by Anna Coatsworth Post. She called together the first ‘Reading Circle’ which has grown from a small handful of earnest women to the prosperous ‘Woman’s Literary Club’ of today.
Community Outreach
The Woman’s Literary Club of Holland is proud to pour into the community. In 2016–2017, the club donated a total of $22,700 to the following organizations:
- Escape Ministries
- Holland Free Health Clinic
- Lights of Love (Holland Hospital)
- Holland Arts Council
- Holland Symphony (free summer concerts)
- Herrick Library
- Center for Women in Transition
- Hospice of Holland
- Holland Rescue Mission
- Boys and Girls Club
- Children’s Food Basket
- Children’s Advocacy Center
In addition, four scholarships funded by the Woman’s Literary Club were awarded to local college students.
2025-2026 Woman’s Literary Club Board Members