Rose Frain Survey Works
See selected works and new works by artist Rose Frain in this exhibition which is installed throughout the library.
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The Women of Riddles Court: Creative Writing Workshop
The Women of Riddles Court: Creative Writing Workshop
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.
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Bold Types: Creative Writing for Fearties
Bold Types: Creative Writing for Fearties
Our popular Fearties Workshops are back for a fun and fear-free Bold Types special.
Free – £2.00
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Story Café Special: Urdu Poetry
Story Café Special: Urdu Poetry
Celebrate National Poetry Day at Story Café as we explore the wonderful world of Urdu poetry with GWL volunteer Saadia Pirzada
Free – £2.00
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SQIFF 2019 VR & Interactive Exhibition Launch
SQIFF 2019 VR & Interactive Exhibition Launch
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.
Free
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Reading Group for Muslim Women
Reading Group for Muslim Women
At this Reading Group for Muslim Women we'll be gathering at Scotland Street Museum to watch a film screening together, followed by discussion.
Free
Women Making It
Women Making It
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!
SQIFF 2019 VR & Interactive Exhibition
SQIFF 2019 VR & Interactive Exhibition
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.
3 events,
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!
SQIFF 2019 VR & Interactive Exhibition
SQIFF 2019 VR & Interactive Exhibition
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.
1 event,
to
The Women of Riddles Court: Creative Writing Workshop
The Women of Riddles Court: Creative Writing Workshop
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.
2 events,
Story Café
Story Café
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!
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Drama Queens: Play Reading for Pleasure
Drama Queens: Play Reading for Pleasure
It’s time for Lights! Action! Tea! once again in our regular No-Acting-Required Drama Queens sessions. Come along and join us!
Free – £2.00
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TICK BOX – Performance by Actor & Comedian Lubna Kerr
TICK BOX – Performance by Actor & Comedian Lubna Kerr
With support from Creative Scotland's Create Inclusion Fund, Lubna, actor-comedian, has been working on material towards a new play, partly autobiographical, reflecting on her journey into the arts as an older Scottish Pakistani woman. Her proposal outlines an inclusive and open approach to development of her work and she is very keen to present it at to an audience of peers and professionals as well as Black and Minority Ethnic audiences, some of whom who took part in her research workshops.
2 events,
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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Glasgow Girls of Garnethill
Glasgow Girls of Garnethill
Catch our last women’s heritage walk before we go into hibernation! Meet the Glasgow Girls of Garnethill. Remarkable women who’ve shaped this bohemian enclave in the heart of our city
£6.00 – £10.00
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Bold Types: Editing Mistress-Class
Bold Types: Editing Mistress-Class
Our Editing Mistress-Class will help you polish your Bold Types writing gem until it shines.
Free – £2.00
1 event,
Women Making It
Women Making It
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!
1 event,
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The Women of Riddle’s Court
The Women of Riddle’s Court
Find out more about the incredible women gardeners, poets, painters and campaigners associated with Edinburgh’s historic Riddle’s Court merchant's house.
Free
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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!
Free
1 event,
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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Africa in Motion Present: A Woman’s Eye 180°
Africa in Motion Present: A Woman’s Eye 180°
Evodie Ngueyeli, a young curator based in Cameroon has brought together ‘A Woman’s Eye 180°’, a selection of short films showing society through the eyes of African women who live in Tunisia, Senegal, Burundi, Rwanda and Mali.
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Story Café Special: Plants and Books
Story Café Special: Plants and Books
We've been planting a GWL garden around the Library - come and celebrate it with us and hear some of our favourite women and gardening stories, at this Story cafe. We'll be planting winter pansies after the event so feel free to join us in the garden!
Free – £2.00
4 events,
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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A Spoon is the Safest Vessel: Exhibition Launch
A Spoon is the Safest Vessel: Exhibition Launch
What is feminist hospitality and how can we map its traces? Join us at the exhibition launch of a body of new work by artists Juliane Foronda, Kirsty Russell and Tako Taal.
Free
Women Making It
Women Making It
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!
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Seeing Things- A Spoon is the Safest Vessel Exhibition Launch
Seeing Things- A Spoon is the Safest Vessel Exhibition Launch
Seeing Things is a group that meet up to see art, performances and cultural events put on by women across Glasgow and beyond.
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Sea Creatures, Sisters and Shadows
Sea Creatures, Sisters and Shadows
Dive into a world of whales and leafy seadragons with Emily Ilett at the book launch of her award-winning debut children’s book this Saturday afternoon!
Free
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!