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Book Party Giveaway
Grab your free book, tune into our story-themed soundtrack, and try your luck at our fiendishly fun book quiz.
Creative Sparks: The Abbess of Crewe
Join us for the worldwide premiere of a dramatic reading of GWL’s Drama Queens adaptation of Muriel Spark’s The Abbess of Crewe.
Reading Group for Muslim Women
The Reading group for Muslim Women brings together women interested in books written by Muslim women or with a focus on women’s issue.
Story Café Special: Sonia Purnell
Prepare to be dazzled by the epic, untold story of Virginia Hall, a fearless American woman who infiltrated wartime France to become the Gestapo’s most wanted Allied Spy.
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 relaxed way to find out about borrowing, volunteering, our programme and collections.
Open Book
Read poems and short stories together as prompts for your own creative writing - perfect for seasoned writers and beginners alike.
Story Café
Story Café is great if you’re new to reading, are struggling to find the time to read, or just want to sit back, relax and enjoy listening to stories and poems being read aloud.
Story Café
Story Café is great if you’re new to reading, are struggling to find the time to read, or just want to sit back, relax and enjoy listening to stories and poems being read aloud.
Summer Programme Launch
It’s our Summer programme launch! Come along for a warm welcome to hear what’s coming up, see the new exhibitions, browse the book sale and meet the team.
Story Café
Story Café is great if you’re new to reading, are struggling to find the time to read, or just want to sit back, relax and enjoy listening to stories and poems being read aloud.