Illustration students at DJCAD, University of Dundee were invited to respond to the lives and work of the three writers highlighted by Glasgow Women’s Library’s Open the Door Festival 2023.
This is an exhibition of black and white photographic portraits of twelve UK and international female crime writers, photographed primarily in library settings by Donna-Lisa Healy. Its centrepiece is a portrait of Glasgow writer Denise Mina. Telling It Like It Is: Women Crime Writers Photographic Exhibition, Saturday 29th July to Saturday 30th September 2023 Images: […]
Making Her Mark Exhibition: Leith Library, Thursday 10th August to Friday 1st September, Leith Library, 28-30 Ferry Rd., Edinburgh EH6 4AE Image: Ruth, MHM exhibition.Image Credit: Melissa Mitchell photography From residents of nineteenth century poorhouses to women who were writers and artists, this vibrant interactive exhibition reveals […]
GWL Origins: Graphic Design at GWL Exhibition, Saturday 29th July 2023 to Saturday 14th October 2023From our inception GWL have designed our own promotional materials to communicate a message of welcome. As part of our 30th anniversary programme this exhibition explores our feminist design ethics and documents the evolution of our graphic design aesthetics including […]
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 […]
Image courtesy of Book Bunk Image courtesy of Oodi Central Library A Beacon of Hope: Libraries for the Future, Wednesday 30th August, 2pm-4pm, GWL Libraries are one of our only surviving free public spaces. They are accessible, diverse hubs that allow people to gather together, share ideas and imagine different futures. In this spirit, we’re […]
Thursday 31st August, 10.30am to 12noon Talk and exhibition tour Leith Library, 28-30 Ferry Rd., Edinburgh EH6 4AE How is women’s heritage celebrated in Scotland? At this illustrated talk, Morag Smith from Glasgow Women's Library chats about how women’s history projects have developed around Scotland and how Glasgow Women’s Library can support exciting and innovative […]
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 […]
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 online sessions!
We meet the last Thursday of the month, 6pm - 7.15pm online.
These vibrant and thoughtful monthly Open Book creative writing sessions are led by Kathrine Sowerby, a poet and writer based in Glasgow.
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. […]
Starting from GWL, this guided bike ride on cycle paths through Glasgow Green and the Gorbals will introduce some of the remarkable women uncovered by our Women’s History Detectives. You’ll hear about activists, hawkers, weavers, and educators from different backgrounds who have inhabited and enriched these areas.
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.
Story Café Special: Crime Fiction with Dr Noir, Thursday 14th September, 5pm-6:30pm, GWL, Free, 16+ Why are so many of us drawn to stories of murder, mayhem & mystery? What is it about flawed detectives and villainous perpetrators that capture our imagination as justice is hopefully served? And can crime fiction be a way to […]
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.
Visit the beautiful Category B-listed Carnegie Library, home to the world-famous Glasgow Women’s Library since 2013. Get to know the library, archive, museum and our year round programme of events dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements. We’ll be open 10am – 4.30 pm on Friday the 15th and 12noon – 4pm on Saturday the 16th of September. No need to book, just pop in! “It was my first time at the Women’s Library and I was made too feel so welcome” – Previous Doors Open Day attendee
This art installation created from medical correspondence and leaflets seeks to encourage discussion around Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and reframe its numerous – yet often unspoken – narratives.
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.
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 online sessions!
We meet the last Thursday of the month, 6pm - 7.15pm online.
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.
