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.

For Open the Door 2025, GWL volunteer Shonagh looks back at some of the musicians who have worked with us over the years... #OpenTheDoor womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/08/15/o...

So pleased to have seen the wonderful 'Dear Library' exhibition @natlibscot.bsky.social yesterday. A joy to see the familiar faces of some of our @womenslibrary.bsky.social friends, and our own display there too. Happy centenary @aminatshah.bsky.social and the wonderful team!

Candy Girls: A Feminist Lens on the Music Industry Discussion | In-conversation event with Sonja Eismann Thu, 04.09.2025 1:00 PM-2:30 PM www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/ve...

We're excited to be taking part in #GlasgowDoorsOpenDaysFestival 2025 this September! Come and celebrate a milestone in our journey towards operational net zero! Find out more here: www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/glas... #GDODF25 #GlasgowDoorsOpenDays #TheVisionaryCity @gbptrust.bsky.social

"Everything here is by and about women." - Gabrielle MacBeth, Volunteer Co-ordinator @womenslibrary.bsky.social 💜 Celebrating women’s lives, history and achievements is the overarching goal of the trailblazing and multi-award-winning Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL).

Good luck to everyone who is receiving their SQA results today. We’re wishing all students across Scotland the very best!

Join flautist & coach Lee Holland for a supportive wellbeing workshop exploring stress, recovery & thriving in music. Part of #OpenTheDoor2025 With @wearethemu.bsky.social At Glasgow Women’s Library Free 🎟 womenslibrary.org.uk/event/wellbe... #MusiciansWellbeing #MentalHealthInMusic

Our Summer 2025 Programme is out now & you can pick up your copy of the printed brochure at GWL, take a look at our online events calendar, listen to our audio version, or download a pdf programme to find out all about events and projects happening this season. womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/06/13/s...

Be bold & submit your short stories & poems to our annual writing competition. We’re following #BookWeekScotland’s theme – FRIENDSHIP. Feel free to interpret the theme in any way you like. We can’t wait to be enthralled by your entries! Find out more: womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/08/01/b...

Pull up at chair at this very special Story Café, & enjoy the words & music of our three historic writers from our Open the Door Festival: Leela Soma, Beatrice Colin, & musician, singer & poet, Belinda Odenyo Onassis. Tomorrow 1pm - 2.30pm womenslibrary.org.uk/event/story-...

We know that Covid-19 hasn’t gone away — & we want everyone, including immunocompromised visitors, to feel safe and welcome at GWL. That’s why every Friday we kindly ask all visitors to wear a mask & observe social distancing. Our staff & volunteers do the same (unless exempt).

🎶 Women musicians! Join us Thurs 21 Aug, 5.30–7.30pm at GWL for a FREE wellbeing workshop with flautist + performance coach Lee Holland. @wearethemu.bsky.social Mindfulness, breathwork + practical tools to support your creative life 💜 #OpenTheDoor2025 #WomenInMusic #FreeWorkshop

🏆 Massive congratulations to the England Women’s team on their epic Euros win! ⚽️👏 If the tournament has sparked your love of the beautiful game, don’t miss our upcoming Story Café Special: A Most Unsuitable Game. 📅 Thursday 28th August 🕐 1:00–2:30pm 📚 ⚽️ Poetry, storytelling & herstory — all in one

A Kick Up the Arts podcast @nicolameighan.bsky.social discusses SMALL TOWN JOY with musician & writer @carriem.co.uk, & is joined by musician Laura Jane Wilkie, whose album VENT is centred around waulking songs. Recorded at Glasgow’s @womenslibrary.bsky.social www.akickupthearts.org/blog-3-1/car...

Our new exhibition @womenslibrary.bsky.social Small but perfectly formed - Madhubani Paintings womenslibrary.org.uk/event/madhub...

Readers of Colour 📚 Join us for the first session of this new monthly reading group at GWL! Together we’ll explore articles, blogs, books & more, chosen by group members, with a focus on race, class, gender, ability, culture & intersectionality. 🗓 Thurs 7 Aug 🕕 6–7:30pm 📍 Glasgow Women’s Library

Family Friendly Conversation Café Join us this summer for relaxed, creative sessions for families looking to improve their conversational English. 16/7 Work together on fun set tasks – perfect for curious minds of all ages! 30/7 Explore with a nature scavenger hunt & enjoy time in our wee garden

🎶This Friday at 3.30pm! 🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome the Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne Pipe Band to GWL for a special outdoor performance. These amazing young women are breaking barriers in the piping world — come cheer them on! 📍 GWL Garden ✅ Free & all welcome #LiveMusic #WomenInMusic

Many thanks to @museumsassociation.org for highlighting our Library of Sanctuary status www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...

Thanks to everyone who came to @womenslibrary.bsky.social on Saturday for the launch of the new free audiobook of Cathy McCormack's 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘭𝘺 🦋📚 Listen online at: glasgowenergy.coop/audiobook Come to our next audiobook discussion event at Govanhill Festival on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝟳𝗽𝗺 🙌

Delighted to be included in Visit Scotland's 10 Amazing attractions in Glasgow www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go...

Following the brilliant launch of her book What if Women Designed the City? we’re excited to welcome May East back to GWL for a hands-on workshop exploring how Bridgeton – & neighbourhoods like it – could be greener, wilder, more inclusive & easier to live in. womenslibrary.org.uk/event/worksh...

It was an honour to share Cathy McCormack's inspiring story at FoundationScot's conference yesterday👏 Come hear more about the late Glaswegian activist & anti-poverty campaigner👇 🗓️ Sat 21 June, 2-4pm 📍 @womenslibrary.bsky.social, 23 Landressy St, G40 1BP 🎟️ womenslibrary.org.uk/event/the-we...

Many thanks to @womenslibrary.bsky.social for welcoming me to talk about their recent success in gaining 'Library of Sanctuary' status, recognising their work to create a welcoming, inclusive and empowering space, especially for people who've been displaced.