One year since the Since Yesterday film! Glasgow Women’s Library are doing a screening on Wed 13 Nov with a panel discussion celebrating the legacy and future of Scotland’s girl bands. Tickets via sinceyesterdayfilm.com and womenslibrary.org.uk

We pay tribute to Elspeth King (and Smudge, the People's Palace cat) on our East End Heritage Walk. Rest in Power Elspeth. womenslibrary.org.uk/discover-our...

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.

📹 Join our Digital Marketing Modern Apprentice, Lola on a visit to Glasgow Women's Library to Film with a professional camera as part of her diploma!

Happy Halloween 🎃👻 Discover stories themed on fear and horror 👉 https://artuk.org/discover/stories/view_as/grid/search/2024--sttopicr:fear-and-horror? 'Summoning the Devil' by Normandie Syken (b.1995) © the artist. 📷 Glasgow Women's Library

It is an honour to be asked to give the Annual Maud Sulter lecture. Friday 31 October, 4.30 - 6pm Glasgow School of Art, Reid Building 🎟 Free, open to all

We provide free and high quality professional learning for teachers across Scotland covering key topics. 📝 This includes the national LGBT Inclusive Education CPD on behalf of the Scottish Government, as well as the Digital Discourse Initiative CPD to counter the effects of online hate in schools.

The entrance to the former Bridgeton Public Library on Landressey Street in the East End of Glasgow. Designed by J.R. Rhind and built in 1903, it's now home to the Glasgow Women's Library. #glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #bridgeton #library #architecturephotography

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...

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

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

◆《Herland: A Celebration of Women in Music》 October 24, 2025 at Glasgow Women's Library womenslibrary.org.uk/event/herlan... ―❝Step into Herland, GWL’s unforgettable night of culture, creativity and connection, and the grand finale of our 2025 Open the Door Festival, which this year celebrates the…❞

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

This is an incredible opportunity! I won this fellowship and used the time to edit my first novel, You Will Be Safe Here. To meet and learn from writers in Aotearoa New Zaland and to gain valuable teaching experience. Previous holders inc Louise Welsh, Janice Galloway and others. Apply!

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...

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...

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

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

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

Had a lovely afternoon exploring the history of the #Gorbals with lovely ladies from the Glasgow Women's Library - they do a range of women's walks around the city. With @filydo.bsky.social

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/

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...

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...

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...

...as the works continue. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding. 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

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,...

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.

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

Hannah Frank was born #OnThisDay in 1908. Discover her remarkable story and her distinctive Art Nouveau-style monochrome drawings and bronze sculptures 👉 buff.ly/OTX0Ikz © the artist's estate 📸 Glasgow Women's Library

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...

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...

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...

So lovely to finally be joining Bluesky with the happy news that my debut poetry collection Nettles is out now! 🌿 To celebrate its launch, signed copies are available here nazaretranea.com/item/nettles/

New podcast! Both parts of our double episode on women in the UK miners' strike of 1984-5 is out now for everyone. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, like Spotify or Apple podcasts, or go to our website: open.spotify.com/show/3dqQUrB... or workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e108...

Thanks for the T-shirt and the welcome in your wonderful space to the women's library of Glasgow.

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!

Read more about how GWL is celebrating women's writing and learning in our #LoveLibraries case study > www.cilips.org.uk/love-librari...

Open to all, this is a unique and special multi-purpose cultural space – a library, museum, archive, gallery and place of learning. GWL offers books and art exhibitions, literacy classes, author talks, creative workshops and reading groups. GWL, as its signs proudly state, is “no ordinary library”.

"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).

Guided tours are drop-in, with no need to book in advance. Guided tours are on at: - 14:00pm on Friday 19th September - 15:00pm on Saturday 20th September

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

See Linder: Danger Came Smiling at Inverleith House: www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin... Hear Linder in conversation with Adele Patrick tomorrow: www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

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.

Looking forward to this tomorrow! www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

Art Nouveau embroidered textile design (c.1906) by embroidery artist & Glasgow School member Ann Macbeth #womensart

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

🎶 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

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).

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-...