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October Book Picnic Recommendations -2020
Happy Libraries Week to all! Need some inspiration for the next book to add to your reading list? We’ve got suggestions! On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic…
Themes of Isolation in our collection
Emilie, who was on placement with us last Spring, highlights how a selection of books she borrowed at the start of lockdown each look at different aspects of isolation.
Autumn Programme: Events at a Glance
This Autumn, we have a host of free online events for you to get involved with, including creative writing workshops, reading groups, exhibitions and more!
What to Expect at a Virtual GWL Event
Currently, like many other organisations, our learning and events programme is entirely online, for the first time in GWL’s history. How do we try to make this space welcoming and inspiring? And what can you expect when you join us?
(Still) Seeing Things – visit to Mid-Century Modern: Art and Design from Conran to Quant at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
Seeing Things volunteer Freya visited the Mid-Century Modern exhibition at Dovecot Studios and learned more about Mary Quant and Laura Ashley.
Me at Last – Noren Haq
My primary school teacher once asked me, “Who are you?”. I gave her my name. “No”, she said smiling, “I mean, how would you describe yourself using one word?” I looked up at her from my cross-legged position on the floor. My classmates around me started to shift and fidget. I took a moment to […]
GWL’s Subcity Radio Show for Fresher’s Week 2020
GWL have had a wonderful time putting together an hour long special for Subcity Radio to mark Fresher’s Week 2020.
September Book Picnic Recommendations
Need some inspiration for the next book to add to your reading list? We’ve got suggestions! On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic…
The meanings behind the masks
Each wee logo in the design of our bespoke face masks is linked to a moment in the history of Scotland’s sole women’s library and museum.
The #MeToo Movement: Intersectionality
This is my final blog post for the Glasgow Women’s Library on the #MeToo Movement. My last posts have focused specifically on findings from my dissertation research which looked at the opinions and attitudes men and women have towards the #MeToo movement. However, this blog post is not based on my dissertation research as intersectionality […]