Pauline reflects on a fascinating conversation between cultural journalist and author Annabelle Hirsch, and GWL’s own Donna Moore, exploring Annabelle’s book, A history of women in 101 objects. Wendy welcomed […]
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Staff, volunteers and student placements share updates from projects and events at Glasgow Women’s Library
Doors Open Days 2024
Visit Glasgow Women’s Library this Doors Open Day and hear about our Net Zero plans, upcoming insulation works, and see our ‘She Settles In the Shields’ exhibition which explores the personal histories of migrant women in Pollokshields.
Drop-in building tours will take place on Friday 20 th 11am and 3pm, and Saturday 21 st 1pm and 3pm.
Story Cafe round-up: Art Road Trip
Pauline gives a brilliant round-up of a very special Story Cafe this summer… This Story Cafe (8th August) was part of the National Gallery Road Art Road Trip, and there […]
Book Picnic: July 2024
Every month, GWL team members and volunteers share what we’ve read at our Book Picnic. Here’s what we’ve been reading recently.
Looking for Yoko: part three
This blog is part three of four blogs looking at Yoko Ono’s art practice and its connections with GWL Where works like Arising and Cut Piece make for difficult and […]
Story Cafe round up: our Makar, Kathleen Jamie
Pauline reflects on a very special Story Cafe… There was an air of anticipation (and a full house) as we gathered for a visit from from the Makar, Kathleen Jamie. […]
Jacinda Ardern: Leading with Empathy
Much has been written about the former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Her genuine, human reaction to the race-related shootings and bombings which occurred during her time in office, […]
Tell Her Story: Call Out for Honour-Based Violence Stories Exhibition
Tragically, around 12 women in Britain are killed each year due to honour crimes. Many more cases go unreported due to fear and silence. In recognition of National Honour Based Violence Day on July 14th, Glasgow Women’s Library invites you to help us shine a light on these hidden stories.
Suffrage Postcards: In the Grip of the Law
When I’m not at my desk at Glasgow Women’s Library, I’m usually working away on my PhD, which I’m undertaking part-time at the University of Glasgow. It’s been a while since I posted about my research, so I thought I would share some of the progress I have been making over the last year.
Volunteer Story- Lauren
Lauren has volunteered with us since August 2023. She is a familiar face on the front desk and can often be seen with a camera at events. Read more about what she’s been doing and check out some of her beautiful photos.