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Sue John

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A Feminist Leader and Co-Director at Glasgow Women's Library - @womenslibrary.bsky.social | PhD Researcher in History at the University of Glasgow, studying Suffrage material culture | Runner | Views are mine | She/Her

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Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · 19d

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...

Autumn 2025 Programme Out Now! | Glasgow Women's Library

While heading towards colder weather and shorter days, we are committed to creating warmth by opening our doors to a season full of bold ideas, stories, and joyful gatherings.

womenslibrary.org.uk

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kiyoshi murakami @travelinswallow.bsky.social · 11d

◆《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…❞

Herland: A Celebration of Women in Music | Glasgow Women's Library

Step into Herland, GWL’s unforgettable night of culture, creativity and connection, which this year celebrates the sounds of women in music.

womenslibrary.org.uk

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Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · 11d

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

A poster made by Glasgow Women's Library to promote the 'Herland' event to celebrate women in music, to be held on Friday 24th October at 7pm - 'an unforgettable night of culture, creativity and connection'. All welcome.

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Damian Barr @damianbarr.bsky.social · 12d

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!

Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 13d

Calling Scottish #writers!

Apply for the 2026 Scottish Writing Fellowship at the @universityofotago.bsky.social’s Centre for Irish & Scottish Studies in Aotearoa New Zealand, from 1 Aug–30 Sept 2026. Includes flights, accommodation & stipend. Deadline 31 Oct!
#writing
www.otago.ac.nz/ciss

Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies

The Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies provides an opportunity to study the literature, history, politics and culture of Ireland and Scotland – and of the Irish and Scottish diasporas – over the pa...

www.otago.ac.nz

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Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · 19d

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...

Autumn 2025 Programme Out Now! | Glasgow Women's Library

While heading towards colder weather and shorter days, we are committed to creating warmth by opening our doors to a season full of bold ideas, stories, and joyful gatherings.

womenslibrary.org.uk

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · 14d

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...

A colourful jigsaw puzzle background with words like “Creativity,” “Women,” “Neurodivergent Voices,” “Learning and Healing,” and “Quilting” on the pieces. Overlaid in the centre is a bold green box with large white text that reads: “ARTIST OPEN CALL.” At the bottom are the logos of Glasgow Women’s Library and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · 16d

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

Clyde Built Radio

Clyde Built Radio celebrates Glasgow's musical misfits, amateurs and seasoned DJ's every weekend. The station broadcasts generations of music lovers to like minded listeners around the world from a ti...

www.clydebuiltradio.com

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · 15d

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

Poster with a dark brown background featuring a stylised line drawing of a woman in a sari with a red bindi on her forehead. Large green and cream text at the top reads: Then & Now. Below, cream text states: An exhibition re-membering the lives and work of Scottish Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

At the bottom, gold text reads: Glasgow Women’s Library · Welcome Wall · Black History Month · 01 to 31 October 2025 · Opening hours for Glasgow Women’s Library. Logos of Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration, Glasgow Women’s Library, Decolonising the Archive, and University of Strathclyde are displayed along the bottom edge.

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · 15d

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

Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · 19d

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...

Autumn 2025 Programme Out Now! | Glasgow Women's Library

While heading towards colder weather and shorter days, we are committed to creating warmth by opening our doors to a season full of bold ideas, stories, and joyful gatherings.

womenslibrary.org.uk

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Fiona McGregor @fionamcgregor.bsky.social · 16d

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

Artworks painted under the railway bridge next to the citizens theatre in Glasgow

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · 16d

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/

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Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · 19d

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...

Autumn 2025 Programme Out Now! | Glasgow Women's Library

While heading towards colder weather and shorter days, we are committed to creating warmth by opening our doors to a season full of bold ideas, stories, and joyful gatherings.

womenslibrary.org.uk

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Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · 19d

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...

GWL at 30: Challenging Violence against Women | Glasgow Women's Library

In this podcast volunteers Amy, Niamh and Joy chat with Co-founder and Co-director Adele Patrick, BME Women’s Project Development Worker Syma Ahmed, and Librarian Wendy Kirk, about our approaches to…

womenslibrary.org.uk

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

Keys To My Mind | Glasgow Women's Library

For over twenty years the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Team at GWL has been working with women from all backgrounds and across Glasgow, supporting them with their reading, writing and numbers.

womenslibrary.org.uk

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 1

...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

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 1

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,...

White text reads: Glasgow Women's Library will be closed on Tuesday 9th September for essential building works

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · 29d

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

White text: Glasgow Women’s Library will be closed on Tuesday 9th September for essential building works

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Art UK @artukdotorg.bsky.social · Aug 23

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

Hannah Frank: a star who still burns brightly | Art UK

Discover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK, featuring over 600,000 artworks by over 60,000 artists.

buff.ly

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Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · Aug 22

I was looking at the fountain a couple of weeks ago and it's in a bad state again - couple of heads missing from the smaller figures around the bottom, and flaking of the stone at the base. Definitely needs some attention before winter.

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

Open the Door 2025: Music From the Archives | Glasgow Women's Library

Shonagh looks back at some of the musicians who have worked with GWL over the years.

womenslibrary.org.uk

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

Book review: Rubyfruit Jungle | Glasgow Women's Library

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

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 18

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...

Events | Goethe-Institut UK

Thu, 04.09.2025 – In-conversation event with Sonja Eismann

www.goethe.de

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Nazaret Ranea @nazaretranea.bsky.social · Jul 31

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/

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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · Aug 14

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...

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Brennan Holt (he/him) and thanks for asking @brennanholt.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

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