Older Posts: 2009

Introducing Making Space

Did you know there are only 3 statues of women in Glasgow? Find out what GWL is doing to address this imbalance, and how we are contributing to the exciting […]

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Making Space for Women

Did you know there are only 3 statues of women in Glasgow? Find out what GWL is doing to address this imbalance, and how we are contributing to the exciting world of public art…

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Vintage Vogue Sale

GWL is putting its wonderful collection of women’s fashion magazines on sale to the public in a one-off event. Bargain prices for beautiful relics of fashion’s history over the past three decades.

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CANCELLED! Three Women, a play by Sylvia Plath

CANCELLED! Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Three Voices, who were due to perform this with GWL have had to pull out. We are obviously very reluctant to cancel this event so last minute but see no other option. Our sincerest apologies.

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Masks at AYW

The Aspiring Young Women (AYW) group have been considering times when they have worn a mask to cover up their true emotions. We discussed how situations make us feel and […]

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Naomi Mitchison Memorial Lecture

The Naomi Mitchison Memorial Lecture is organised annually by Scottish PEN in association with the Edwin Morgan Centre for Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow. This year, award-winning writer […]

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Last Day of 2-week Cataloguing Placement

Friday last was the final day of my 2-week placement at GWL, cataloguing the ENACT for Women Collection. What a wonderful environment with a wonderful team and such a rich experience! […]

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Glasgow Charities Fayre

The Library has a stall at the Glasgow Charities Fayre at the City Chambers: Come along and get a head start on your Christmas shopping!

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Back to Cataloguing

Hi. After a brief illness, I’m back on my feet, resuming cataloguing of the Education, Networking, Action, Culture and Training (ENACT) Collection. ENACT for Women was a volunteer-led, grass roots […]

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Work begins on GWL’s archive catalogue!

Hello, hello. I’m Antoinette from tiny, sunny Nassau, Bahamas and I’m on an exciting 2-week placement at Glasgow Women’s Library – as a part of University of Glasgow’s MSc Information […]

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