Calendar of Events
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Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
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Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
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Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
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Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in DundeeHysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in DundeeHysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in DundeeHysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
Numeracy for Reading the World
Numeracy for Reading the World
6th March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Want to work out those gas bills? How do they work out those statistics? How do you read graphs that show levels of unemployment? Or maybe you just want to be able to figure out that 20% off deal!
Come along to our friendly and…
Sound Off for Women!
Sound Off for Women!
6th March, 2012 12:30 pm - 12:00 am
What’s important to you? Want to sound off about the things you wish you could change? Would you like to let the policymakers know about your experience? Want your voice to be heard?
We want to hear from you!
Cancelled: The F Word
Cancelled: The F Word
6th March, 2012 2:30 pm - 12:00 am
Glasgow Women’s Library presents The F-Word. This award winning film was developed by Pilton Video and the F-Word girls group. The film charts the learning journeys of a group of culturally diverse young women exploring feminism – what is it and what does…
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Cancelled: The F WordCancelled: The F Word
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
7th March, 2012 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
This ongoing course is for local women interested in doing some detective work on women’s history in Clydebank. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary to join this friendly informal group. The group are currently creating a scrapbook about the history of women in…
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Researching Women’s History in ClydebankResearching Women’s History in Clydebank
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
’She Settles in the Shields’ Book Launch
’She Settles in the Shields’ Book Launch
8th March, 2012 12:30 pm - 12:00 am
Join us on International Women’s Day to celebrate the lives of migrant women in Glasgow with the launch of ‘She Settles in the Shields’ publication.
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’She Settles in the Shields’ Book Launch’She Settles in the Shields’ Book Launch
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
9th March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Would you like to find out more about the suffragettes in Scotland, Turkey Red, women who worked in the shipyards? Or maybe there is another woman from Dumbarton’s past you would like to know more about…This course is suitable for beginners and will show…
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Researching Women’s History in DumbartonResearching Women’s History in Dumbarton
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
Mapping Monuments to Women Launch
Mapping Monuments to Women Launch
10th March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
We want women across Scotland to go out and find the monuments, landmarks, street names and buildings that mark the lives and achievements of women (whether famous, humble or notorious) who have helped to shape Scotland and map these on the Women of Scotland…
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Mapping Monuments to Women LaunchMapping Monuments to Women Launch
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
West End Women’s Heritage Walk
West End Women’s Heritage Walk
11th March, 2012 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day on this Women’s Heritage walk. An intriguing, inspiring insight into the hitherto unsung women who made the West End.
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West End Women’s Heritage WalkWest End Women’s Heritage Walk
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
Hysterical Women & Graphic Grrrlz, illustrated talk
Hysterical Women & Graphic Grrrlz, illustrated talk
12th March, 2012 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
An illustrated talk with Heather Middleton on the history of graphic novels and zines by women authors.
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Hysterical Women & Graphic Grrrlz, illustrated talkHysterical Women & Graphic Grrrlz, illustrated talkHysterical Women & Graphic Grrrlz, illustrated talk
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
Numeracy for Reading the World
Numeracy for Reading the World
13th March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Want to work out those gas bills? How do they work out those statistics? How do you read graphs that show levels of unemployment? Or maybe you just want to be able to figure out that 20% off deal!
Come along to our friendly and…
Sound Off for Women!
Sound Off for Women!
13th March, 2012 12:30 pm - 12:00 am
What’s important to you? Want to sound off about the things you wish you could change? Would you like to let the policymakers know about your experience? Want your voice to be heard?
We want to hear from you!
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Sound Off for Women!Sound Off for Women!Sound Off for Women!
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
14th March, 2012 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
This ongoing course is for local women interested in doing some detective work on women’s history in Clydebank. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary to join this friendly informal group. The group are currently creating a scrapbook about the history of women in…
Clydebank Women’s History Group, International Women’s Day Celebration
Clydebank Women’s History Group, International Women’s Day Celebration
14th March, 2012 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
14th March 1pm-3pm, Centre 81, Braes Avenue, Clydebank
Free of charge
Come along and celebrate International Women’s Day with the fabulous Clydebank Women’s History Group.
A great opportunity to meet this fantastic group…
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Clydebank Women’s History Group, International Women’s Day CelebrationClydebank Women’s History Group, International Women’s Day Celebration
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
My Glasgow Granny from Donegal
My Glasgow Granny from Donegal
15th March, 2012 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Is there a woman from your past who made the journey to Scotland from Ireland? Why not come along to one of three sessions at the library on Thursday 15th March 2012 to share stories about the tales of your female relatives who came…
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My Glasgow Granny from DonegalMy Glasgow Granny from Donegal
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
16th March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Would you like to find out more about the suffragettes in Scotland, Turkey Red, women who worked in the shipyards? Or maybe there is another woman from Dumbarton’s past you would like to know more about…This course is suitable for beginners and will show…
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Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
3rd March, 2012 – 17th March, 2012
The commix and graphic novels scene was traditionally dominated by men, but women began seriously challenging this in the 1970s and we are now seeing more and more women authors. This collection and exhibition includes a diverse range of fascinating, challenging and very funny…
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Hysterical Women and Graphic Grrrlz Exhibition in Dundee
GWL Learner Forum
GWL Learner Forum
19th March, 2012 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Learner Forum is a friendly, informal way to meet other learners, have a say in what goes into our programmes, find out about how to get more involved in the life of GWL and help us improve our learning, services and resources.
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GWL Learner ForumGWL Learner Forum
Numeracy for Reading the World
Numeracy for Reading the World
20th March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Want to work out those gas bills? How do they work out those statistics? How do you read graphs that show levels of unemployment? Or maybe you just want to be able to figure out that 20% off deal!
Come along to our friendly and…
Sound Off for Women!
Sound Off for Women!
20th March, 2012 12:30 pm - 12:00 am
What’s important to you? Want to sound off about the things you wish you could change? Would you like to let the policymakers know about your experience? Want your voice to be heard?
We want to hear from you!
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Sound Off for Women!
Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
21st March, 2012 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
This ongoing course is for local women interested in doing some detective work on women’s history in Clydebank. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary to join this friendly informal group. The group are currently creating a scrapbook about the history of women in…
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Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
A ‘Twenty Years of Changing Minds’ GWL Anniversary Event
A ‘Twenty Years of Changing Minds’ GWL Anniversary Event
22nd March, 2012 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
The first of our anniversary events in 2012 will be the launch of new art and writings commissioned by GWL inspired by our unique collections. This event will include readings from three of the participating, best-selling writers, Anne Donovan, Margaret Elphinstone and Karen Campbell;…
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A ‘Twenty Years of Changing Minds’ GWL Anniversary Event
Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
23rd March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Would you like to find out more about the suffragettes in Scotland, Turkey Red, women who worked in the shipyards? Or maybe there is another woman from Dumbarton’s past you would like to know more about…This course is suitable for beginners and will show…
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Researching Women’s History in DumbartonResearching Women’s History in Dumbarton
Numeracy for Reading the World
Numeracy for Reading the World
27th March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Want to work out those gas bills? How do they work out those statistics? How do you read graphs that show levels of unemployment? Or maybe you just want to be able to figure out that 20% off deal!
Come along to our friendly and…
Sound Off for Women!
Sound Off for Women!
27th March, 2012 12:30 pm - 12:00 am
What’s important to you? Want to sound off about the things you wish you could change? Would you like to let the policymakers know about your experience? Want your voice to be heard?
We want to hear from you!
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Sound Off for Women!Sound Off for Women!
Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
Researching Women’s History in Clydebank
28th March, 2012 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
This ongoing course is for local women interested in doing some detective work on women’s history in Clydebank. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary to join this friendly informal group. The group are currently creating a scrapbook about the history of women in…
Displaced Women Conference
Displaced Women Conference
28th March, 2012 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
This conference will provide a forum for discussion of the issues facing women who have moved from one culture to another and have adopted in their daily lives and creative work a language other than their ‘mother tongue’.
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Displaced Women Conference
Displaced Women Conference
Displaced Women Conference
28th March, 2012 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
This conference will provide a forum for discussion of the issues facing women who have moved from one culture to another and have adopted in their daily lives and creative work a language other than their ‘mother tongue’.
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Displaced Women ConferenceDisplaced Women Conference
Displaced Women Conference
Displaced Women Conference
28th March, 2012 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
This conference will provide a forum for discussion of the issues facing women who have moved from one culture to another and have adopted in their daily lives and creative work a language other than their ‘mother tongue’.
Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
Researching Women’s History in Dumbarton
30th March, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Would you like to find out more about the suffragettes in Scotland, Turkey Red, women who worked in the shipyards? Or maybe there is another woman from Dumbarton’s past you would like to know more about…This course is suitable for beginners and will show…
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Other News from the LIbrary
- Music in the archive
Last week, the Library had a visit from Debi Withers, one of the women behind the Women’s Liberation Music Archive. Glasgow Women’s Library were delighted to welcome Debi as she consulted material from our archive.
- Coatbridge intergenerational project
Our women’s history researchers from Coatbridge, the Lanarkshire Inquisitors, went back to school for 6 weeks and have been updating their technology skills, with a bit of help from 4th year students of the XL group at St Andrew’s High school in Coatbridge.
- Dumbarton Women’s History Detectives
Since November last year a new group of GWL women learners have been meeting at Dumbarton library to do some detective work on women in Dumbarton’s history. This was an introductory course for beginners and none of the women had done historical research work before, but despite this they dived in with great enthusiasm and [...]

