As requested by Creative Writing for Fearties participants, we have created space for writers to meet each other, share work in an encouraging atmosphere, support each other to hone writing skills, try out ideas and develop new projects.
An exhibition trip to Project Ability where we will see an exhibition of new work by three of their unique women artists: Doreen Kay, Amna Sharif and Jacqui Smyth.
Rediscover the joy of being read to at our legendary lunchtime Story Café, as we immerse ourselves in tales of life, love and longing by the best women writers from across the globe.
This singing group with a difference brings together women of all ages and abilities to celebrate womanhood through the power of our collective voice.
This reading group has as its focus books written by Muslim women or with topics of particular relevance to Muslim women today.
One hundred years ago, women didn’t just tell the world they were equal: they showed it. Hosted by visual artist Helen de Main, these sessions are a chance to come together to create a banner reflecting what political participation means to us today.
Described as “the most interesting and inspirational mornings” by one participant, these vibrant and thoughtful monthly workshops led by poet Marjorie Lotfi Gill explore themes of journey, migration and belonging.
Our supportive and encouraging writing workshops will coax seeds of creativity into a flowering window-box of words
It’s curtain up time once again for the next Act of Drama Queens: armchair drama without the stage fright.
Spring is here: time to unwind and try something new! GWL has bitesize learning and fun on offer including scrapbooking, badge making, creative writing, film screenings and much more.
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.
The Equality in Progress team are looking for Changemakers to tackle the issue of accessibility in the Museum sector. Come to one of our informal open sessions to find out more.
It's not often we get to hear writers from Latvia and Estonia, so we're thrilled that, with support from the British Council, two writers from the Baltic States will be joining us to read from their work and talk about being a writer.
One hundred years ago, women didn’t just tell the world they were equal: they showed it. Hosted by visual artist Helen de Main, these sessions are a chance to come together to create a banner reflecting what political participation means to us today.
Our writing will be inspired by the incomparable Muriel Spark for this special Creative Writing session.
Scandal, vice, radicalism, regeneration and revival… Discover another side to this area as we retrace the footsteps of women who gave birth in the Maternity Hospital on Rottenrow and picture ourselves as the jury in a sensational Victorian murder trial in an arsenic poisoning case.
One of the most significant feminist artists of her generation, Linder has created interventions of uncanny glamour and enchantment in Glasgow’s East End with GWL for Glasgow International 2018.
Meet us at Glasgow Green at dawn to experience the ethereal glow as the sun rises over the flow of the Clyde. Your senses will be awash with sights, sounds, tastes and scents as we launch "Bower of Bliss" Linder’s Flag and Film.
Rediscover the joy of being read to at our legendary lunchtime Story Café, as we immerse ourselves in tales of life, love and longing by the best women writers from across the globe.
Spring is here: time to unwind and try something new! GWL has bitesize learning and fun on offer including scrapbooking, badge making, creative writing, film screenings and much more.
One hundred years ago, women didn’t just tell the world they were equal: they showed it. Hosted by visual artist Helen de Main, these sessions are a chance to come together to create a banner reflecting what political participation means to us today.
In discussion, Linder will speak about the germination of the new works created for Glasgow Women’s Library and the serendipitous, fascinating synergy between two sites and collections, GWL and Chatsworth.
Come with the Seeing Things group to hear artist Linder's talk about new work she has made for GWL as part of Glasgow International art festival!
As requested by Creative Writing for Fearties participants, we have created space for writers to meet each other, share work in an encouraging atmosphere, support each other to hone writing skills, try out ideas and develop new projects.
Meet artist Scarlett Crawford to share memories and come together to plan a series of workshops that champion the communities who fought for change as part of a Parliamentary art project responding to The Race Relations Act 1965 and reflecting on the growth towards an inclusive democracy.
Rediscover the joy of being read to at our legendary lunchtime Story Café, as we immerse ourselves in tales of life, love and longing by the best women writers from across the globe.
This singing group with a difference brings together women of all ages and abilities to celebrate womanhood through the power of our collective voice.
Seeing Things are heading out on our first trip to GI, where you can join us for one, two, or three fantastic events!
It’s the return of our much-loved Book Party Giveaway! Grab your free book, try your luck at our book quiz, or get creative making your own book spine poems.
This tour highlights suffragettes, Jewish and Asian immigrants, hawkers and weavers, all of whom have inhabited this part of Glasgow, often facing daily challenges to make ends meet, but using their resourcefulness and creativity to strive and thrive.
Described as “the most interesting and inspirational mornings” by one participant, these vibrant and thoughtful monthly workshops led by poet Marjorie Lotfi Gill explore themes of journey, migration and belonging.
Rediscover the joy of being read to at our legendary lunchtime Story Café, as we immerse ourselves in tales of life, love and longing by the best women writers from across the globe.
It’s curtain up time once again for the next Act of Drama Queens: armchair drama without the stage fright.
Our supportive and encouraging writing workshops will coax seeds of creativity into a flowering window-box of words.
Spring is here: time to unwind and try something new! GWL has bitesize learning and fun on offer including scrapbooking, badge making, creative writing, film screenings and much more.
In 1972 the Edinburgh International Film Festival hosted the UK’s first women’s film festival, which was entirely dedicated to the cinematic achievements of women directors. Here we re-visit two feature films from the original programme and contextualise them anew in our discussion sessions after each screening.
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.
One hundred years ago, women didn’t just tell the world they were equal: they showed it. Hosted by visual artist Helen de Main, these sessions are a chance to come together to create a banner reflecting what political participation means to us today.
