Older Posts: 2009

Public Art Fund award for ‘Making Space’

We’re pleased to announce that the Library has been awarded funding from the Scottish Arts Council for a new public art project, ‘Making Space’. This is the first stage of a project to develop an exciting new public artwork for GWL when we move to the Mitchell Library.

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Women’s History in the streets

Adele muses on the marvel that is the GWL Women’s Heritage Walk.

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Job Vacancies

The deadline for applications for this post has now passed.

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The Book Boy

I like this because it reminded me about the time I was looking to get an education years ago.

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Memoirs of a Modern Knitter (almost!)

Hello! I’m Hanne and I complete the work placement duo from Glasgow University’s History of Art department. My time on this project is coming to an end but I have learned so much during my placement.

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Glasgow’s Women and the Necropolis

The first trial run of a walk based in the Glasgow Necropolis, this walk is free.

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New eyes on old knitting patterns

Hi! My name is Vanessa and I’m finishing up my work placement experience here at the Glasgow Women’s Library. I’m from the History of Art Department at the University of Glasgow and I’ve spent my time cataloging knitting patterns (along with another fearless female from my Department, Hanne) and developing an exhibition plan based upon the patterns donated to the Glasgow Women’s Library.

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Ada Lovelace Day

Yesterday (24th March) was Ada Lovelace Day, an international day of blogging to draw attention to women excelling in technology.

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West End Women’s Heritage Walk

This popular tour returns to reveal a hidden history of the marvellous women of the West End of Glasgow. Part of the Women Make History Spring Walks and Talks programme.

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Once Upon a Dancing Tale

The final storytelling workshop running in partnership with the Village Storytelling centre being held at Glasgow Women’s Library to help celebrate International Women’s Day. Join storyteller Jean and dancer Rosina in this workshop which will inspire you to put on those dancing shoes.

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