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Upcoming Events

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Open Book

Tuesday, 3rd June, 10:30am

These vibrant and thoughtful monthly Open Book creative writing sessions are led by Kathrine Sowerby, a poet and writer based in Glasgow.

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Open Archive: Garnethill Edition

Thursday, 5th June, 12:00pm

Explore archive materials and pictures which document the beginnings of Glasgow Women’s Library.

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Women Making It

Friday, 6th June, 10:30am

Join us this Spring for a range of GWL’s bitesize feminist crafting sessions, including clay work, basket weaving, quilling, and much more.

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