Sgeulachdan Gàidhlig aig Leabharlann nam Ban còmhla ri Marion F. NicIlleMhoire agus Mòrag Law! Come and hear readings by Marion F. Morrison and Morag Law in Gaelic and English this Story Café Special!
These two days form the Women & War Festival which will reflect on history and heritage with a focus on the experiences of women in World War One. Share in some of the exciting projects that have taken place since 2014 and consider how community organisations and academics can continue working together to explore aspects of the past and increase women’s visibility.
RESCHEDULED: The Reading group for Muslim Women brings together women interested in books written by Muslim women or with a focus on women’s issues.
CANCELLED: This event will no longer be taking place as the Library is closed for staff development.
See selected works and new works by artist Rose Frain in this exhibition which is installed throughout the library.
GWL Warm Welcome drop-in days take place on the first Saturday of every month. If you are new to GWL this is a friendly relaxed way to find out about borrowing, volunteering, our programme and collections. We’d love to welcome you here!
Join us at the Book Launch of Rose Frain: Survey Works this Saturday, and see an exhibition showing selected works and new works from the artist’s extensive practice.
Reinvent your lunchtime at Story Café! Stories and poems from around the world, all washed down with tea and friendly chat. Pull up a chair and become part of the story!
Inspired by the legacies of women artists’ collectives from the 1970s and 80s Of Other Spaces: Where Does Gesture Become Event offers urgent alternatives in the face of cultural and political turmoil. Alongside discussion, the event will feature performances from Laura Edbrook & Sarah Forrest and 12: Women Poets’ Collective.
Calling all women writers in Edinburgh! Join our connect and create writing group, on the second Saturday of every month.
Rose Frain will give a talk and tour of her exhibition; a unique opportunity to gain insight into the works on display directly from the artist.
It’s time to reveal the hidden history of the women of the West End... Join our tour guides and learn all about the remarkable, unsung women who built this part of Glasgow.
New to us, or haven’t visited in a while? We’re participating in Glasgow Doors Open Festival again this year with building tours in English and Urdu, as well as behind the scenes peeks into our Archive and Museum Stores!
Reinvent your lunchtime at Story Café! Stories and poems from around the world, all washed down with tea and friendly chat. Pull up a chair and become part of the story!
Keep cosy this Autumn with our bitesize learning sessions where we'll be scrapbooking, badge making, watching films together and much more. Warm and relaxed drop-in sessions, these are perfect if you enjoy craft activities or you're looking to make new friends!
Emerging from the underground press in 1972 and running until 1993 Spare Rib makes up an important part of our collection. Stop by for a look in our Open Archive and be surprised by its continuing relevance and radical outlook.
As part of Doors Open Festival, this free East End Heritage Walk focuses on some of the achievements and struggles of the resourceful and industrious women of Bridgeton and Calton, and explores the radical nature of the area which gave birth to them.
Hear work from new members of our Edinburgh Creative Writing group in a magical evening of poetry, prose, and storytelling!
Come along to our Edinburgh reading group to discover and chat about new women writers of colour.
See a screening of stories written and told by young British Muslim women following creative writing workshops at GWL, exploring the complexity of personal relationships.
It’s a huge pleasure to welcome Ricefield Arts to Story Cafe, to celebrate the words of Chinese women writers including Lo Mei Wa and Yan Ge.
Explore how feminism shapes environmentalism and consider whether climate chaos calls for radical action and, if so, on whose behalf, in Take One Action's talk and workshop event.
Join Glasgow Women's Library for this fantastic creative writing workshop exploring the legacies of women who have passed through Edinburgh's historic Riddles' Court from the 1500s to present day, and using our words to bring their voices back into the 21st century.
Our popular Fearties Workshops are back for a fun and fear-free Bold Types special.
Celebrate National Poetry Day at Story Café as we explore the wonderful world of Urdu poetry with GWL volunteer Saadia Pirzada
A drinks reception to mark the launch of Scottish Queer International Film Festival’s Virtual Reality & Interactive Exhibition which showcases stories from around the world told using the latest technology and innovative techniques.
At this Reading Group for Muslim Women we'll be gathering at Scotland Street Museum to watch a film screening together, followed by discussion.
Keep cosy this Autumn with our bitesize learning sessions where we'll be scrapbooking, badge making, watching films together and much more. Warm and relaxed drop-in sessions, these are perfect if you enjoy craft activities or you're looking to make new friends!
Scottish Queer International Film Festival’s Virtual Reality and Interactive Exhibition showcases stories from around the world told using the latest technology and innovative techniques.
GWL Warm Welcome drop-in days take place on the first Saturday of every month. If you are new to GWL this is a friendly relaxed way to find out about borrowing, volunteering, our programme and collections. We’d love to welcome you here!
Scottish Queer International Film Festival’s Virtual Reality and Interactive Exhibition showcases stories from around the world told using the latest technology and innovative techniques.
