National Storytelling Week 2026 begins today with the theme of 'Soundtrack Your Story'. Public #Libraries do so much to promote the joy of storytelling, providing books to inspire for all ages and rhyme and song sessions for the young. literacytrust.org.uk/resources/na...

“I know of no other poet in modern times who can so rouse the reverberations of meaning within a word” Open the Door: Olive Fraser – from 2018, Jess Orr looks at the life & work of Olive Fraser for the @womenslibrary.bsky.social #poetry 2/6 womenslibrary.org.uk/discover-our...

Agnes Owens’ writing was championed by Kelman and Gray but she remained mysteriously un-celebrated. “One publisher said people don’t want that kind of writing… about poor people.” Agnes Owens, as seen through objects in the Glasgow @womenslibrary.bsky.social womenslibrary.org.uk/exhibition/a...

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 ⬇️ womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/q...

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 open.spotify.com/episode/4jwA...

Just over one week left to make a nomination to join our board this year 🗳️ We're looking for two new board members, one based in each of Northern Ireland and Wales respectively, to shape the direction of the MA ➡️ Find out more about the role, its benefits and how to submit a nomination 👇

. @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/

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.

In January's literary round-up, Ali Smith launches new novel Glyph with @portybooks.bsky.social, Madeleine Gray debuts her latest book Chosen Family at @lighthousebks.bsky.social, and @womenslibrary.bsky.social's Story Cafe returns

From notebooks and pencils to jigsaws, T. Shirts and patches. There's something for everyone @womenslibrary.bsky.social womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/ But you need to order online by tomorrow, or pop in to Glasgow Women's Library by Saturday if it's for Christmas!

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/

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

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. womenslibrary.org.uk/event/rue-ca...

We've got some lovely new items for sale in the @womenslibrary.bsky.social shop. Online, or pop in. womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/

@womenslibrary.bsky.social A #Stolperstein 'stone' an inset Brass Ground Plaque has been laid outside St Stephen's Church in #Stockbridge, where a service was held for Jane Haining in June 1932. She was later murdered by the #Nazis in #Auschwitz on 17 July 1944 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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

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

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

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: womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/gwl-fes...

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.” womenslibrary.org.uk/event/meet-t...

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

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: womenslibrary.org.uk/event/meet-t...

I wrote this about fighting Section 28 for National Galleries Scotland, part of the brilliant 'Resistance' exhibition - there are some really interesting blogs on there too: www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-arti... For info @womenslibrary.bsky.social

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: womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/11/05/g...

We @womenslibrary.bsky.social are so sad to hear of the death of Elspeth King, writer, activist, curator of the People's Palace who fought so hard to collect & preserve Glasgow's social and working class histories. Her book 'The Hidden History Of Glasgow's Women: The THENEW Factor' is so important.

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. womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/24/a...

For anyone in the greater #Glasgow / Renfrewshire area, I have a few talks coming up soon. The next one is Tuesday 28 Oct at 6.30 on #witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew Booking info here: www.enjoyeastren.org/events/witch... #WomensHistory #crimeandpunishment #earlymodern #skyhistory #skyhistorians

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: womenslibrary.org.uk/event/herlan... All welcome

The Glasgow @womenslibrary.bsky.social’s Maud Sulter Annual Lecture 31 Oct @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social – free @pratibha.bsky.social will discuss the vibrant Black women’s arts movement of the 1980s in dialogue with Sulter’s work & their reverberations today womenslibrary.org.uk/event/the-ma...

Buy your tickets now for 'Herland' @womenslibrary.bsky.social - all welcome womenslibrary.org.uk/event/herlan...

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. womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/24/a...

It honestly felt like forever since I’d done the @womenslibrary.bsky.social Gorbals walk?! So it was a joy to get to do it again at the weekend!

Have you picked up a copy of our shiny new programme yet?

Then and Now: Re-membering Scottish BME Works and Lives // An exhibition celebrating the culture, heritage, and contributions of BME communities in Scotland - reclaiming narratives and shining a light on stories that shape our society. Part of @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

This Friday at noon, tune in to Clydebuilt Radio! From riot grrrl punk to queer club anthems, forgotten blues icons to global pop trailblazers - our music archive tells stories of resistance, community & joy. www.clydebuiltradio.com

A new podcast from @womenslibrary.bsky.social - reflecting on particular aspects of our work over the past 30+ years: womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/18/g...

Our new Autumn / Winter programme is out - an abundance of @womenslibrary.bsky.social joy to behold! Check it out here: womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/09/12/a...

This October at Glasgow Women’s Library: Sara Ahmed book launch, Herland, two new exhibitions, plus the Maud Sulter Annual Lecture with Pratibha Parmar. And much more! womenslibrary.org.uk/events/

Another mixed afternoon weather-wise, but really enjoyed being out for the @womenslibrary.bsky.social Merchant City walk!

We are closed today for essential building works. We’ll reopen as normal at 10am tomorrow. These improvements are all part of our journey towards a more sustainable, welcoming space – and we promise it will be worth it! #NetZero #SustainableFuture #GlasgowWomensLibrary

Today is #InternationalDayofLiteracy For over 20 years, our Adult Literacy & Numeracy team has supported women across Glasgow with reading, writing & numbers. Hear our learners' stories in Key To My Mind: Learner Voices womenslibrary.org.uk/discover-our...

In the quiet lull after the festivals, there's still plenty of book launches and poetry nights on offer across Scotland this September – our round-up involves events at @lighthousebks.bsky.social, @womenslibrary.bsky.social and more 📚

At Glasgow Women’s Library we ask visitors to wear a mask on Fridays to help keep our community safe. We provide masks for anyone who needs one, but we don’t currently have the most effective kinds (like N95s& KN95s). If you have any spare masks to donate, we’d be so grateful. Thankyou.

Glasgow Women’s Library will be closed on Tuesday 9th September for essential building works. We’ll reopen as normal at 10am on Wednesday 10th September. Please note that throughout September there may be some minor disruptions, including noises and the smell of paint or varnish,...

What a joy it was to be out guiding the @womenslibrary.bsky.social Garnethill tour this afternoon! (Even if it was a bit damp…)

Our emails are back up and running! If you sent us a message between 6pm yesterday and 2.30pm today, please resend so we don’t miss it. Sorry for any inconvenience, and thanks so much for your patience

⚠️ Please note: we haven’t been receiving incoming emails since yesterday. If you’ve tried to get in touch, we’re so sorry for the delay in replying. We hope to be back up and running soon — thanks for your patience!

We’re hiring: Freelance, sessional Production Support Worker Job description, person specification, & application forms: womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/08/26/j...

New blog post! Vera, a volunteer and English Literature student from Germany, reviews a Classic in Lesbian Literature and writes about why reading older queer novels is still important today. womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/08/15/b...

If you're off to Edinburgh for festivalling (or even if you're not) there's only one tote bag you need. From @womenslibrary.bsky.social womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/limited... Look cool, and support a brilliant cause too. Every sale helps Glasgow Women's Library's fundraising efforts.