Ongoing

Textile Central – exhibition, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Library George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

New work from Penelope’s Sisters, a group of textile and mixed media artists.

Free

Harpies Fechters and Quines Festival, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Library George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

This festival of talks, exhibitions and workshops is organised through a partnership between Glasgow Women’s Library, Edinburgh City libraries and the Bonnie Fechters women’s group and is now in its third year. The theme is women in the arts.

Free

21 Revolutions art exhibition, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Library George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Glasgow Women’s Library recently celebrated their 21st anniversary as a unique lending library, archive and learning centre. As part of this year of celebration, 21 woman writers and artists were commissioned to produce exciting new stories, essays and works of art inspired by the women’s library’s collections.

Free

My Journey with Women’s Aid – art exhibition, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Library George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

This exhibition from Scottish Women’s Aid displays the meaningful belongings, poetry and art work of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, alongside their stories of how Women’s Aid have helped them.

Free

Glasgow Cycle Festival: Led Ride and Creative Writing

Free Wheel North Glasgow Green Play Village, Glasgow

Easy paced group bike rides suitable for those new or returning to cycling including a tea, cake and creative writing “pit stop” at Glasgow Women’s Library inspired by your ride.

Poetry Workshop with Morag MacInnes, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Library George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Join Orcadian poet Morag MacInnes for a kick-start session to get you going with your poems, whatever stage you're at; no messing, no fal de rals - just input, stimulus, hard work, support, and fun. At the end you should know what your own voice sounds like, and how to shape your thoughts.

Free