The Reading Group for Muslim Women brings together women interested in books written by Muslim women or with a focus on themes of interest to women.
If you are passionate about books and love to share them with others, or you simply want to get into the habit of reading but find it challenging, then this group is for you!
Buenos Aires based artist, Gachi Rosati and Glasgow Women’s Library’s Co-Director, Sue John have teamed up to present this ‘Open Archive’, showcasing GWL’s vast collection of original Suffrage-related postcards from the early 20th Century. Suffragette Postcards, Tuesday 29th August, 5pm to 7pm, GWL and Online, Free Images: Gachi RosatiImage Credit: Gachi Rosati Gachi will present […]
Protest can be personal or political, private or public. Artist Vinca Petersen will host a day of collaborative talking, listening and making, exploring the question How do we protest? How To Protest, Thursday 31st August, 3.30pm to 7pm, GWL, £10/£5/Free This will be a two hour conversation, with opportunities to move around and speak in […]
Join us this Summer for a range of GWL’s bitesize feminist crafting including Henna design art with acrylic paints, felt making, zine making and much more!
GWL Origins: Graphic Design Ethics at GWL, Saturday 9th September 2023, 1pm to 2pm, Free How do feminist ethics inform GWL’s approach to commissioning graphic design? We welcome two of GWL’s former Graphic Designers in Residence, Rachele Dunn and Kirsty McBride to talk about the importance of intersectional practice and the need for organisations and […]
Would love to enter but need a bit of encouragement? Have no fear because our Bold Types workshops are here to help you be bold! One of our fear-free sessions is the ideal place to try out some fantastic fiction and ravishing rhymes with gentle but thought-provoking writing exercises, oodles of inspiration, and editing encouragement. […]
In this exciting new project, we’ll discover the hidden stories of local women and then help to develop a new women’s heritage trail and booklet. We’ll also be taking field trips and sharing our own memories.
Enjoy a hot drink and get to know our space and the work we do. There will be lots of people on hand to answer questions, a book sale, tours of our beautiful building where you can hear more about the history of our organisation and a chance to hear from the GWL team about events and projects coming up this Autumn.
Who are the women in Dennistoun’s past? Maybe you know a Dennistoun woman whose story
deserves to be remembered? In this exciting new project, we’ll discover these hidden histories and
then help to develop a new women’s heritage trail and booklet. You can meet new people, take part in creative arts and crafts sessions inspired by Dennistoun stories and learn new skills in how to discover local history.
Join us this Summer for a range of GWL’s bitesize feminist crafting including Henna design art with acrylic paints, felt making, zine making and much more!
Readers of Colour is a thriving community of Women* and Nonbinary Readers of Colour who come together to read writing by Women and Nonbinary Writers of Colour.
Welcome to the Edinburgh sessions!
We meet the last Sunday of the month, 5.15pm - 6.30pm at Lighthouse Books, Edinburgh.
From fantastical flights of the imagination to gentle journeys amongst nature, our Story Café is sure to spark your curiosity and reinvigorate your lunchtime. Book your spot, pull up a chair and join in the conversation.
This book celebrates the pioneers who helped create neo-natal and midwifery services in Aberdeen and contains a wealth of memories and tales from personal experience. From a local “howdie” (midwife) accused of witchcraft in 1597 to Maggie Myles who create the definitive textbook for midwifery, Lesley Dunbar, Alison MCCall and Fiona Rennie will share their journey in researching and discovering the history of maternity services and share some of those precious stories.
Who are the women in Dennistoun’s past? Maybe you know a Dennistoun woman whose story deserves to be remembered? In this exciting new project, we’ll discover these hidden histories and then help to develop a new women’s heritage trail and booklet. You can meet new people, take part in creative arts and crafts sessions inspired by Dennistoun stories and learn new skills in how to discover local history.
Readers of Colour is a thriving community of Women* and Nonbinary Readers of Colour who come together to read writing by Women and Nonbinary Writers of Colour.
Welcome to the Glasgow sessions!
We meet the last Saturday of the month, 2pm - 3.15pm at Glasgow Women's Library.
