Visitors to the Library, from near and far, tell us stories of having visited us 5, 10, 20, 50 years ago... This picture of our Reading Rooms is from 16 years ago. When was the first time you visited Gladstone's Library? What do you think has changed, and what remains the same?

Women have touched just about every aspect of life in Parliament, even when history overlooked them. From housekeepers to typists, from wives and daughters to reporters, the lives of these women have been largely unacknowledged – until now. 1/2

We have a range of exclusive merchandise available at the Library, from custom-designed mugs and coasters to tea towels, wrapping paper and notebooks. Really, we're only a few items away from you being able to decorate your house with full Gladstone's Library merch! 1/2

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📣 New Volunteering Opportunity! 📣 Join us as a Youth Engagement Volunteer and be part of our new 2-year project (funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) working with 2,000+ young people through 150+ sessions on democracy, human rights & religious freedom. (1/2)

I am at a writing retreat, and the UNINTERRUPTED TIME is brilliant. Have now booked 3 nights at @gladlib.bsky.social in Dec where I will get the U T, the good food, and won't need to avoid participating in someone else's idea of a suitable writing timetable. Revision of novel 2 going v well.

At Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden. Ready to read & write some speculative fiction and meet some fellow writers. ✨✍️✨ #MilfordSF #writer #writerslife #writingworkshop #GladstonesLibrary @milfordsff.bsky.social

🎄Book your table for our two- or three-course Christmas Lunches from 1st to 21st December 2025!🎁 Every day from 12pm to 2:30pm (1st-21st December only), tuck in to a delicious menu of starters, mains, desserts and beverages in our Food for Thought restaurant. 1/2

#OnThisDay (13th September) in 1842 William Gladstone lost his forefinger on his left hand in a shooting accident. The following day he wrote this letter to his father, reassuring him that he felt “strong & have a good appetite, & have endured very little pain”. 🧵 1/2

📣BIG NEWS! Gladstone’s Library has received funding from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to launch a new 2-year programme for young people aged 14–24! Starting Sept 2025: 150+ sessions for 2,000+ young people exploring democracy, human rights, and religious freedom. 1/2

Gladstone's Library Writers in Residence 2026 revealed! Congratulations to the four authors awarded residencies 📖Laura Beatty 📖Alison Binney 📖David Hendy 📖Anthony Shapland Go to our News page via the link in our bio to find out more! @alisonbinney.bsky.social @davidhendy.bsky.social

Become a Friend of Gladstone's Library by supporting us with a regular donation! Your support will fund conservation, engagement and outreach and will ensure that our doors stay open for readers and writers of all ages. Click the link in our bio to sign up or find out more! 1/2

🎉Day 2 of Gladfest has begun! What an amazing day we have in store for everyone! Remember, you can buy tickets for today’s talks on our website or in person at our Box Office. We also have free activities, a pop up cafe, and delicious lunch and dinner menus at Food for Thought.

🔆The sun is shining on Gladfest! Gladfest opens at 12pm today and continues tomorrow. With an amazing lineup of talks, free activities, special Festival menus from our Food for Thought restaurant plus light bites, treats and refreshments from our pop-up garden cafe. 1/2

🎉 Gladfest begins tomorrow!🎉 Our amazing staff have put the finishing touches in place today. The bunting has been strung, the chairs have been set, the stage is awaiting our wonderful speakers, the marquees are ready to be filled with chatter and crafts and cups of tea! 1/2

Gladfest 2025 kicks off tomorrow and continues throughout Saturday (5-6 Sept)! 📖The Reading Rooms will be closed to the general public Friday & Saturday for our amazing lineup of talks! 🎟️Tickets still available—link in bio 📖Reading Rooms reopen as normal on Sunday 7 Sept 1/2

No ticket to Gladfest 2025? No problem! Join us on 5–6 Sept with amazing food and free activities —no booking needed! 🍵Grab tea, coffee, cakes & more at our garden coffee shop (10am–5pm) 🍴 Enjoy special Gladfest lunch and dinner menus at Food for Thought 1/2

Gladfest 2025, from 5th-6th September, includes an exciting programme of free activities for all to enjoy! 📖 On Saturday 6th, join The Bookbinder’s Association to make your own notebook! 1/3

🍴We are looking to recruit a new Kitchen Assistant in our Food for Thought team. 🍜Our 50-seat restaurant serves meals from 8am-8pm 7 days a week. 🍳 This role is 20 hours over 7 days (including evening and weekend work). 1/2

What's that? There are even more amazing events taking place at Gladstone's Library this October? Tell me more! 📖Join Adrian Sumner as he leads a three-day course exploring the dynamic and glamorous art of the Jazz Age. 1/2

What's on in October at Gladstone's Library? More amazing events! 📆From a Masterclass on how we make sense of power and morality with social psychologist Gerald Levy, to reflecting on the connection between science and art with trained doctor and novelist Selali Fiamanya.

Our amazing lineup of Gladfest talks includes Models, Wives, Orphans, Daughters: The hidden women of twentieth-century art with Sophie Haydock. 📖Sat 6th September 5-6pm 📖Join us to discuss passion, creativity, politics – and above all, art. 📖All tickets just £15 @sophiehaydock.bsky.social 1/2

You can still book tickets for @danzep.bsky.social 's talk at the UK's friendliest literary festival, Gladfest, for just £15! 📖 Saturday 6 Sept 11.30am-12.30pm 📖 Dan's new book 'Overnight: Journeys, Conversations & Stories After Dark' will change the way you think about the hours after dark. 1/2

This week marks the completion of Gladstone’s Library Engagement and Learning pilot project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Over the last 15 months, Alice and Jade have engaged with 1188 young people from 23 organisations! #engage 1/3

Buy your tickets for author Natasha Pulley's talk at the UK's friendliest literary festival, Gladfest! 📖 Saturday 6th September 10-11am 📖 One of the UK’s most prolific and varied authors, Natasha’s events are known for their wryly funny take on the writing of a novel 1/2

Have you noticed that the History Room shelves are looking even more beautiful than usual? Our team of conservation volunteers have just completed the mammoth task of cleaning and condition checking every book in the Gladstone Foundation Collection! 1/3

There are just 2 weeks to go until Gladfest 2025! Book your tickets for our Warden, Reverend Dr Andrea Russell's talk at the UK's friendliest literary festival! 📖 Faith, Hope and Love: Telling the Story of Gladstone’s Library 📖 Saturday 6th September 2-3pm 1/3

Tickets are still available UK's friendliest literary festival, Gladfest, returns in September and you can still book tickets for 'Tales from the Parish – Reverend Andy looks back…' 📖 Friday 5th September 2.30-3.30pm 1/2

Come and visit our final pop-up library! 📖 Drop in from 10am to 12 noon today to return your summer reading challenge!

Working today with the Grand Old Man staring down at me in @gladlib.bsky.social.

You can still book tickets for Danielle Giles' talk at Gladfest, the UK's friendliest literary festival! 📖 Mere with Danielle Giles 📖 Fri 5th Sept 4-5pm 📖 Hear Danielle discuss her critically acclaimed novel, Mere, praised for its masterfully controlled tension 1/3

Buy your tickets for Uju Asika's talk at Gladfest, the UK's friendliest literary festival! 📖Staying Hopeful, Doing Better: conversations with the next generation, and with ourselves 📖With writer, blogger, creative writing mentor and speaker, Uju Asika 📖Sat 6 Sept 3.30-4.30pm

Get your tickets now! The UK's friendliest literary festival, Gladfest, returns in September and tickets are still available for: 📖 The Art of the Sublime with artist, author and musician Edward Foster 📖 Friday 5th September 5.30-6.30pm 1/3

The UK's friendliest festival, Gladfest, is back at Gladstone's Library! With a packed programme across Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September, why not make a weekend of it! ☎️ Call our Reception now on +44 (0)1244 532350 to book your stay at the UK's finest residential library.

Come and visit our pop-up library! Open from 2pm to 4pm today, we have plenty of books for children, teen and young adult readers to borrow, as well as a summer reading challenge 📚

Our Engagement and Learning Officers have been busy putting together some book recommendations to give you some inspiration for our Summer Reading Challenge! Here are Alice's book recommendations, and you can see the full list by clicking here: buff.ly/qmhDNL1

The countdown to the the UK's friendliest literary festival is on, and tickets are still available for both Fri 5th and Sat 6th September! Click the link in our bio to book your tickets! 1/3

We're into the last week of our pop-up library on the lawn! You still have until Thursday 21st August to complete your summer reading challenges, and bring them back to the pop-up library to receive a goodie bag!

Doesn't our Afternoon Tea look incredible in the sunshine? Every Saturday and Wednesday from 2.30pm to 3.45pm, we will serve three fabulous tiers of sweet and savoury treats alongside a pot of hot tea or coffee, to be enjoyed in our Food for Thought restaurant, or outside. 1/2

Part 1/3: General Notice: Water supply issues in Flintshire & affected areas With apologies that we weren't able to offer this sooner due to being full, please read the information below for those affected by the water supply issues to access our shower facilities:

Come and visit our pop-up library! Open from 10 am to 12 noon today, we have plenty of books for children, teen and young adult readers to borrow, as well as a summer reading challenge 📚

Whether it's sunny or raining, the weather in the Reading Rooms is always perfect for reading! The Reading Rooms are open to registered Readers from 9am to 5pm every day.