A Spoon is the Safest Vessel
In this exhibition, a new collaboration between emerging artists Juliane Foronda, Kirsty Russell and Tako Taal explores the barely visible gestures and behind the scenes work that make up a hosting practice.
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Library Closed
The Library will be closed over Christmas and Hogmanay, and will re-open in the New Year on Monday 6th January 2020.
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Create and Connect: Monthly Creative Writing Group
Create and Connect: Monthly Creative Writing Group
Calling all women writers in Edinburgh! Join our connect and create writing group immersive programme, taking place one Saturday a month!
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POSTPONED: Making Her Mark: Celebrating Women in Renfrewshire
POSTPONED: Making Her Mark: Celebrating Women in Renfrewshire
Can you name a Renfrewshire heroine? How are women’s lives reflected in Renfrewshire’s towns and villages? How are they celebrated or remembered? Bring your stories and ideas to this exciting new project. A chance to try out something new, take part in creative workshops and make friends.
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Create and Connect Showcase
Create and Connect Showcase
Hear work from new members of the Glasgow Women’s Library’s Autumn Create and Connect group in a magical evening of poetry, prose, storytelling and – most importantly – creating and connecting.
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POSTPONED: Making Her Mark: Celebrating Women in Renfrewshire
POSTPONED: Making Her Mark: Celebrating Women in Renfrewshire
Can you name a Renfrewshire heroine? How are women’s lives reflected in Renfrewshire’s towns and villages? How are they celebrated or remembered? Bring your stories and ideas to this exciting new project. A chance to try out something new, take part in creative workshops and make friends.
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Readers of Colour
Readers of Colour
Come along to our Edinburgh reading group to discover and chat about poetry, fiction, and narrative non-fiction by women writers of colour.
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CANCELLED: Story Café
CANCELLED: Story Café
Put a spring in your step at Story Café and hear stories and poems by women writers from around the world! From edge-of-your-seat espionage to tales of heart-warming tenderness, Story Café will spark your curiosity and freshen your perspective.
POSTPONED: Making Her Mark: Celebrating Women in Renfrewshire
POSTPONED: Making Her Mark: Celebrating Women in Renfrewshire
Can you name a Renfrewshire heroine? How are women’s lives reflected in Renfrewshire’s towns and villages? How are they celebrated or remembered? Bring your stories and ideas to this exciting new project. A chance to try out something new, take part in creative workshops and make friends.
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Reading Group for Muslim Women
Reading Group for Muslim Women
The Reading group focuses on books written by Muslim women or with topics of particular relevance to Muslim women today, and we also watch films together. If you are passionate about books and love to share them with others, or you simply want to get into the habit of reading, this group is for you!
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Warm Welcome
Warm Welcome
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!
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Writing for Performance: Muslim Women’s Stories
Writing for Performance: Muslim Women’s Stories
These workshops place Muslim women at the heart of their own creative experience and provide the space, time and support needed to tell your stories in your own terms. These sessions are led by experienced playwright and producer, Sara Sharaawi, who will share skills to help you build tension and write dialogue as well as give you the unique chance to work with professional actors and artistic director Jemima Levick!
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