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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.

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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Lou Bell @louisebell.bsky.social · 14d

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!

Front cover of the pamphlet for the Women of the Gorbals Heritage Walk. The cover shows a sepia image of three women with their arms linked.

From right side of the Citizens Theatre. Six statues stand on plinths near the top with the Citizens Theatre sign beneath.

Top of an old mill building. The chimney has a sculpture on top that looks like it has smoke billowing from it.

War memorial in the shape of a black rose.

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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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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 · 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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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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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 · 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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Lou Bell @louisebell.bsky.social · 25d

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

Handing holding the bottom corner of the leaflet for the Women’s Merchant City Heritage Walk

Looking down over a green space to the buildings of the uni below. The sky is blue with lots of fluffy white clouds.

Standing in between two tall buildings looking up at the blue sky above.

Grey sky and wet ground. There is a tall building with lots of windows to the right, and on the building to the left of it a mural of a figure with pink hair is emerging from above the trees.

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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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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 8

Mark, that would incredibly kind of you, thank you so much.

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · Sep 4

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 📚

Scottish Books Events: September 2025 - The Skinny

In the quiet lull after the festivals, there's still plenty of book launches and poetry nights on offer across Scotland this September.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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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 · 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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Lou Bell @louisebell.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

Looking across a park to the side of a building where a faded mural is visible.

The grande entrance to the synagogue in Garnethill, masked somewhat by the green leaves on the trees either side of it.

Small section on a lamppost which had GARNET in gold letters.

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

⚠️ 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!

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

⚠️ 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!

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Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 26

We’re hiring: Freelance, sessional Production Support Worker

Job description, person specification, & application forms: womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/08/26/j...

White text on a textured background reads: WE ARE HIRING

Black text on white background reads:Glasgow Women’s Library is looking for a Freelance, sessional Production Support Worker to join our We Make Museums project.

This is a fixed-term role until 31 August 2026 (with the possibility of an extension). You’ll be working closely with our team to support events, workshops, and an exhibition for Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art 2026.
14 hours/week (increasing during exhibition delivery)
£28,084 PRO RATA
Based in Glasgow
Application deadline: Monday 15th September at 12noon
Interviews: Thursday 2nd October

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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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Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · Aug 8

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.

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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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Sue John @suejohn.bsky.social · Aug 10

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!

Writer, Jackie Kay, holds up a sign that reads, "Dear Library, you are a heart stopper, a kind giver. I treasure your lively silence; your very pleasant librarians. They represent what is a public service is truly, libertarian. "

A 'book shelf' display of Val McDermid's favourite books, with a photo of Val.

Some items from the Glasgow Women's Library museum, archive and library collection, and a description of the work of GWL.

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