Join our team for some interesting activities in and out of the library this summer. The summer programme starts Monday 4 July at 1pm with a Arts and Crafts session at the library.
Activities will take place on a weekly basis throughout July and August. You can attend as many of the events as you like – but you will need to book in advance (more details below).
The summer programme at Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL) aims to bring together women from diverse communities to take part in fun and creative activities where they can collectively visit places of interest in Glasgow. We aim to help women build their confidence in getting out and about in Glasgow and explore some of the key attractions. As well as this to learn about each others culture, customs and traditions and thus reflecting on the diverse communities that make up a multi-cultural Scottish society.
These events cost £3 each or free concession, for students, people on a low income, unemployed or in receipt of benefits – we do not ask for proof of this, it is done on a trust basis and you self evaluate your situation. The money goes towards cost of running these events, refreshments, travel and materials. Please note – the Tall Ships event is £4 as this is a set rate paid to the venue.
Arts and Crafts – Scrap Booking
Glasgow Women’s Library, 15 Berkeley Street, Glasgow, G3 7BW
Use a fabulous range of creative paper, gems and embellishments to create a scrapbook to capture special moments in your life. You can also create a lovely scrapbook documenting your experience of taking part in GWL summer programme!
- Monday 4 July, 1pm to 3pm
- Monday 11 July, 1pm to 3pm
- Week beginning 18 July, to be confirmed
- Week beginning 25 July, to be confirmed
- Week beginning 1 August, to be confirmed
Simple Pleasures Outdoor Events
A chance to take part in creative learning in an outdoor environment
- Hidden Gardens & Queens Park – Wednesday 6 July, 10am to 2.30pm
- Pollok Park – Thursday 14 July, 10am to 2.30pm
The Burrell Collection
Saturday 9 July, 10.30am to 2.30pm
A chance to explore the Burrell Collection (situated in the Pollok Country Park). Also on the day you can join in the festivities for Sir William Burrell’s 150th Birthday which will include Scottish Folk Music, ceilidh and more!
Film Screenings
An opportunity to watch BME themed films followed by an informal discussion. Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided! All take place at Glasgow Women’s Library, 15 Berkeley Street, Glasgow, G3 7BW.
Jodhaa Akbar: Thursday 7 July, 2pm to 5pm
Jodhaa Akbar is a sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal Emperor, Akbar and a Rajput princess, Jodhaa…. Through a shrewd blend of tolerance, generosity and force, Akbar won the allegiance of the Rajputs, the most belligerent Hindus. But little did Akbar know that when he married Jodhaa, a fiery Rajput princess, in order to further strengthen his relations with the Rajputs, he would in turn be embarking upon a new journey – the journey of true love. (The film is in Hindi with English subtitles)
Arranged: Tuesday 12 July, 2pm to 4pm
Based on a true story, this charming and original romantic comedy focuses on two young New York women with a lot in common than first meets the eye…. Rochel, an orthodox Jew, and Nasira a Muslim Women, meet as first year teachers at a Brooklyn Public school. Over the course of a year they learn to see their superficial differences and form a unique bond over their shared experiences of ups and downs of arranged marriage.
The Buddhist Temple
Wednesday 20 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Come along for a tour of Scotland’s Buddhist Vihara (situated off Maryhill Road) and a chance to take part in relaxation techniques!
The Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship
Thursday 21st July 2011 10am to 2pm
A group visit to the NEW Riverside Museum (which houses the transport museum) and Tall ship! The tour itself is free however entry into the Tall ship will be £4 (concession rate). It usually costs £5.
Visit to the Scottish Jewish Archive Centre
Friday 22 July, 11am to 1.30pm
A chance to visit the Scottish Jewish Archive Centre which is located within the very first purpose-built synagogue in Scotland.
Scotland Street School Museum
Tuesday 26 July, 2pm to 4pm
The Scotland Street School Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. See what school days were like in the reign of Queen Victoria, during World War II, and in the 1950s and 60s.
Central Mosque of Glasgow and Peoples Palace
Wednesday 27 July, 10.30am to 2.30pm
Come along for a tour of the first purpose built mosque in Glasgow followed by a screening of ‘Hijab, the light behind the veil’, a short documentary created by AMINA – The Muslim Women’s Resource Centre in Scotland. The documentary touches upon the dress code of Muslim women and how the issue of Hijab has a local, national and international significance for Muslim women and their communities alike. We will also visit the Peoples Palace in Glasgow Green for light hearted tour and some lunch!
The Hindu Temple
Tuesday 9 August, 10.30am to 1.30pm
A chance to tour the Hindu Temple of Glasgow and learn about women in Hinduism.
Booking is essential as some events will require transport. To register your interest please complete the quick booking form below or call us on 0141 248 9969. If you are not already a member of the library you can join here and it is completely free.
For more information contact Syma or Pauline at the library on 0141 248 9969 or contact us through the website here.
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