Introduction
Glasgow Women’s Library is the only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements, with a lending library, archive collections and innovative programmes of public events & learning opportunities.
Warm Welcome
GWL is open to all, free, and friendly!

Get Involved
There are lots of ways to get involved at GWL, from borrowing books and attending events, to volunteering and helping to develop projects.

This is who we are
GWL’s work is rooted in our vision, mission and values, celebrating the lives and achievements of women and addressing the gender gap that contributes to widespread inequalities in Scotland.
Today at GWL
Keys To My Mind
Thursday, 27th March to Saturday, 28th June
For over twenty years the Adult Literacy and Numeracy (ALN) team has been working with women from all backgrounds and from across Glasgow, supporting them with their reading, writing and numbers. This showcase is brought to you by our learners, volunteers and staff and shows the variety of ways we make learning fun, creative and informal, as well as highlighting some of the amazing work our learners have done.
In the Folds
Tuesday, 1st April to Saturday, 31st May
In the Folds is an installation created by Alexandra Compton, a writer and artist from Bridgeton, Glasgow.

Plan Your Visit
Not sure what to expect at GWL? Find out about visiting the Library, attending events and exploring our collections in our Plan Your Visit page.
Upcoming events
Touch Tales
Saturday, 5th April, 2:00pm
Touch Tales celebrates and addresses our need for more wide-spread and unashamed acts of platonic connection and care. Through storytelling, writing, conversation and gentle sensation-led movement, we invite you to share your histories and memories of meaningful touch.
Merchant City Women's Heritage Walk
Saturday, 5th April, 2:00pm
Starting near the site of the Royal Maternity Hospital on Rottenrow, our guides will lead you through the historic streets of this cosmopolitan hub.
Touch Tales
Thursday, 10th April, 5:30pm
Touch Tales celebrates and addresses our need for more wide-spread and unashamed acts of platonic connection and care. Through storytelling, writing, conversation and gentle sensation-led movement, we invite you to share your histories and memories of meaningful touch.