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
Kate Downie: Conversations with Joan
Thursday, 12th September, 2024 to Saturday, 25th January, 2025
Drawn to the possibilities left open by Joan Eardley’s last, incomplete, painting Two Children (1962), artist Kate Downie is debuting her recreated and completed version of Eardley’s iconic painting alongside other new works that explore childhood, sibling relationships, care and creativity.
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
Through the Female Gaze
Thursday, 7th November, 4:00pm
Karen Cecilia, an internationally recognised playwright, will run a workshop offering a comprehensive step-by-step journey into creating intricate and compelling characters with a particular emphasis on a woman-centric viewpoint.
Women Making It
Friday, 8th November, 10:30am
Join us this Autumn for a range of GWL’s bitesize feminist crafting sessions, including clay work, basket weaving, quilling, and much more.
Radical Practical Feminist Self Defence: An Introduction
Saturday, 9th November, 10:00am
This event is now sold out. To join the waiting list please email info@womenslibrary.org.uk.