Our archivist, Nicola Maksymuik, and her team explore some of the fascinating and unique items to be found in the archive collections.
The latest additions to the archive can be seen here.
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Upcoming Events
Online: Please Leave A Message Writing Workshop
Sunday, 23rd February, 10:30am
As part of the exhibition Please Leave A Message, the Free Writing Society from Glasgow School of Art are running free writing workshops both online and at Glasgow Women’s Library.
Reading Group for Muslim Women
Monday, 24th February, 10:30am
If you are passionate about books and love to share them with others then this group is for you!
Conversation Café
Wednesday, 26th February, 12:30pm
Join us for a conversation, tea and games while we practise English and Scottish words and phrases and learn about each other’s lives and cultures.