@womenslibrary.bsky.social - Glasgow Women's Library

02 Feb 2026 08:59 +0000

In celebration of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & in anticipation of our upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik in April, GWL volunteer Ari gives a brief intro into some of the most prominent queer love letters from history ⬇️ https://womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/queer-love-letters-from-history/

20 Jan 2026 13:25 +0000

Pop the kettle on and have a listen to Woman Zone's latest podcast! Nancy from Woman Zone in Cape Town visited the Library last October and met with Gaby and Wendy to chat all things GWL! Happy listening <3 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jwA2tIPbxjSi3elOTv9WS?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPcYXRjbGNrA9xhcGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgM-7bSZp7KNBb16_yNjzZWLPYeYNQRUQ8cNYUtifzI7CYdwCAVZhMGesY3Y_aem_Ebdek9k3JO8k6AYvnalghw

19 Jan 2026 13:16 +0000

. @suejohn.bsky.social 's guest blog on @nacwgscot.bsky.social explores the power of storytelling in inspiring change, building connection & illuminating women’s histories. Read it here >>> www.generationequal.scot/news/the-power-of-storytelling-how-glasgow-womens-library-is-inspiring-change/ https://www.generationequal.scot/news/the-power-of-storytelling-how-glasgow-womens-library-is-inspiring-change/

12 Jan 2026 14:10 +0000

Kick off 2026 with our first Conversation Café @ GWL A welcoming space for women to share memories, experiences & hopes for Glasgow’s future. Drop in, no need to book.

15 Dec 2025 14:46 +0000

Final call for online orders! The deadline for online orders for Christmas 2025 is midnight tomorrow, Tuesday 16th December (or you can visit Glasgow Women’s Library in person until Saturday 20th December at 4pm) womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/ https://womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/

10 Dec 2025 11:44 +0000

GWL Candles 🕯 Perfect Winter Gifts! These beautiful candles feature GWL logos from past and present and are guaranteed to bring warmth to any home. Available to buy in person from GWL only, £6 small, £12 large

09 Dec 2025 11:47 +0000

This Thursday: Dreaming A Black Scottish Archive Join us for a powerful day celebrating Euzhan Palcy’s landmark film Rue Cases Nègres (1983) – a defining work of Pan-African cinema & the first feature directed by a Black woman in French cinema history. https://womenslibrary.org.uk/event/rue-cases-negres-exhibition/

08 Dec 2025 09:08 +0000

Looking for meaningful gifts under £25? Support Glasgow Women’s Library and uplift feminist futures with notebooks, tees, candles, patches, and more. Perfect for friends, family, and fellow changemakers! Shop the collection in store & online: womenslibrary.org.uk/shop. #UnwrapArt #SupportGWL

01 Dec 2025 15:39 +0000

Dear @orkneylibrary.bsky.social saw this, thought of you ❤️ 🤶

24 Nov 2025 14:12 +0000

Please note that our Archive and Museum Collections are closed to researchers throughout December, until 19th January.

24 Nov 2025 14:10 +0000

THANK YOU to everyone who has bought raffle tickets for our upcoming fundraiser. We really appreciate your support. The prizes are amazing! It will be drawn at our Festive Fayre - this Saturday, 29th November. Please buy a ticket if you can: https://womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/gwl-festive-fayre-raffle-ticket/

24 Nov 2025 14:08 +0000

Hear from Anabel Marsh, Anna Forrest, & Beverly McFarlane, 3 of our History Detectives. Discover Jessie Stephen’s radical early activism, Rebecca Strong’s trailblazing nursing reforms, & the stark history of Glasgow’s Lock Hospitals for “Unfortunate Females.” https://womenslibrary.org.uk/event/meet-the-history-detectives/

11 Nov 2025 08:38 +0000

Meet the History Detectives 🕵️‍♀️ Hear short talks from Anabel Marsh, Anna Forrest & Beverly McFarlane, long-standing members of our History Detectives team. Topics include: Jessie Stephen, Rebecca Strong and Glasgow’s Lock Hospitals. Book here: https://womenslibrary.org.uk/event/meet-the-history-detectives/

10 Nov 2025 18:43 +0000

We’re turning 35 next year! 🎉 As we gear up for major fundraising in 2026, our Feminist Festive Fayre Raffle is back & bigger than ever. £5 tickets available at Glasgow Women’s Library, with incredible prizes to be won. Draw on Sat 29 Nov at the Fayre. More info: https://womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/11/05/give-a-damn-and-support-glasgow-womens-library/

13 Oct 2025 10:02 +0000

GWL is commissioning new works for our #WeMakeMuseums project to be exhibited at Glasgow International 2026. We’re seeking women artists with socially engaged, intersectional practices informed by environmental, class-aware, & anti-racist approaches. https://womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/24/artist-open-call/

13 Oct 2025 09:59 +0000

Herland 2025: A Celebration of Women in Music Fri 24 Oct, 7–10.30pm Glasgow Women’s Library Featuring R.Aggs, Katrina Lee, and more, plus film, spoken word, food and friendship - a bold, joyful night celebrating women’s musical expression. Book now: https://womenslibrary.org.uk/event/herland-a-celebration-of-women-in-music/ All welcome