WAITING LIST ONLY Jackie Kay visits the library to launch one of the most inspirational stories – her own. With music from Suzanne Bonnar.
Author: Laura
Suzanne Bonnar
Suzanne Bonnar is a Scottish based singer and actress who has worked on a variety of media in- fact based and drama productions on both TV, Radio and Theatre. Suzanne […]
West End Women’s Heritage Walk
Back by popular demand, this pioneering women’s heritage walk, developed by women historians at GWL, reveals a hidden history of the West End: pipe-smoking forewomen, revolting schoolmistresses, and the unique car made by and for women. An intriguing, inspiring insight into the hitherto unsung women who made the West End.
Women Writers Unite: The Journey
Women Writers Unite to examine the physical, emotional and spiritual journey which forms a pivotal part of most women’s lives. Authors Louise Welsh, Leela Soma, Joyce Ito and Sarah Ward share their own work, as well as the experiences of others on themes of migration, asylum, and the struggle to live across two very different cultures.
Reading into the Future
Visions of new a home for women, art, feminism and reading in Glasgow. What will the new space look like? What facilities should it contain? And, what reading, making, performing, learning and researching could take place there? And…Swap a Book and Make a Kite!
Garnethill Women’s Heritage Walk
Back by popular demand, this walking tour within Garnethill’s confined boundaries will spotlight the women who pioneered European art movements, designed the banners for suffragette processions, created the first (and only) women’s library in Scotland and made Garnethill into the most exciting cultural and multicultural hotspot in Glasgow.
Firebrand Women and the F Word
Screening, for the first time in Glasgow, a sample of filmed testimonies by women involved in the birth of the feminist movement in Scotland. Followed by a screening of the F Word, a film that seeks to answer the questions… What impact has feminism had on young women’s lives? And, what relevance has it for them today?
GWL Open Doors
A chance to pop in to the library, see artefacts from the archive, find out about ways to get involved and see some screenings of second wave feminist testimonies from the collection.
Auction of Pleasures Volunteer Required
We are looking for a Fundraising Events Support volunteer to help with our forthcoming Auction of Pleasures. Interested? Read more about it here and check out our volunteering page too.
(Closed) Fundraising Event Support Volunteers
This Volunteer post has now been filled. This volunteer post will assist the Audience Development Intern in working towards the development, coordination and promotion of a large Arts Event and Auction Fundraiser.