Glasgow Women's Library
LightNews LightNews
banner
womenslibrary.bsky.social
Glasgow Women's Library
@womenslibrary.bsky.social
10K followers 1.1K following 220 posts
The only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s history, with a lending library and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities
Posts Replies Media Videos
womenslibrary.bsky.social
Dear @orkneylibrary.bsky.social saw this, thought of you ❤️ 🤶
A row of round roadside bollards in North Ormesby Market Place are covered with handmade festive yarn toppers. Closest to the camera is a knitted reindeer bollard cover with a bright red nose. Behind it is a red Santa-themed cover with a white beard and bobble hat. Further along are several dark brown Christmas pudding covers with white “icing” and holly decorations. The photos show the decorated bollards lined up across the paved square at night, with a lit Christmas tree and a building in the background.
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
Please note that our Archive and Museum Collections are closed to researchers throughout December, until 19th January.
Text reads: the Archive and Museum Collections are closed to researchers from 1st December- 19th January to allow us to carry out essential work
November 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
THANK YOU to everyone who has bought raffle tickets for our upcoming fundraiser. We really appreciate your support. The prizes are amazing! It will be drawn at our Festive Fayre - this Saturday, 29th November. Please buy a ticket if you can: womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/gwl-fes...
GWL Festive Fayre Raffle Ticket | Glasgow Women's Library
We are holding a bumper raffle as part of our Feminist Festive Fayre fundraising event. The draw will take place at the Fayre on Saturday 29th November at Glasgow Women’s Library, and prizes can be…
womenslibrary.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
Hear from Anabel Marsh, Anna Forrest, & Beverly McFarlane, 3 of our History Detectives. Discover Jessie Stephen’s radical early activism, Rebecca Strong’s trailblazing nursing reforms, & the stark history of Glasgow’s Lock Hospitals for “Unfortunate Females.”
womenslibrary.org.uk/event/meet-t...
Meet the History Detectives | Glasgow Women's Library
Hear three short talks from Anabel Marsh, Anna Forrest and Beverly McFarlane, long-standing members of our History Detectives – the volunteers who research and present our heritage walks.
womenslibrary.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
suejohn.bsky.social
THANK YOU to everyone who has bought raffle tickets for the @womenslibrary.bsky.social fundraiser. We really appreciate your support. The prizes are amazing! It will be drawn at our Festive Fayre - next Saturday, 29th November. Please buy a ticket if you can: womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/gwl-fes...
GWL Festive Fayre Raffle Ticket | Glasgow Women's Library
We are holding a bumper raffle as part of our Feminist Festive Fayre fundraising event. The draw will take place at the Fayre on Saturday 29th November at Glasgow Women’s Library, and prizes can be…
womenslibrary.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
Meet the History Detectives 🕵️‍♀️

Hear short talks from Anabel Marsh, Anna Forrest & Beverly McFarlane, long-standing members of our History Detectives team. Topics include: Jessie Stephen, Rebecca Strong and Glasgow’s Lock Hospitals.

Book here: womenslibrary.org.uk/event/meet-t...
A promotional poster for Glasgow Women’s Library titled “Meet the History Detectives.” The top section has the Glasgow Women’s Library logo and bold white text on a purple background. Below, three older women sit at a table smiling and discussing historical documents, books, and photographs. Behind them are monochrome illustrations of women from history. The lower section of the poster reads: “Thursday 27 November, 5.30pm – 7.00pm, Free, All Welcome.”
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
suejohn.bsky.social
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
Words of Resistance | Fighting Section 28 and Changing Hearts and Minds by Sue John | National Galleries of Scotland
Continuing our Words of Resistance series, feminist and lesbian activist Sue John, looks back on fighting Section 28, repealing the law and changing hearts and minds 25 years on.
www.nationalgalleries.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
We’re turning 35 next year! 🎉 As we gear up for major fundraising in 2026, our Feminist Festive Fayre Raffle is back & bigger than ever. £5 tickets available at Glasgow Women’s Library, with incredible prizes to be won. Draw on Sat 29 Nov at the Fayre.
More info: womenslibrary.org.uk/2025/11/05/g...
A colourful poster with a textured blue background promoting Glasgow Women’s Library’s Feminist Festive Fayre Raffle. Large pastel rainbow text reads: “Feminist Festive Fayre Raffle. £5 a ticket. Available to buy now from GWL!” Smaller text lists some prizes, including artworks by Ciara Phillips, Karla Black and Sam Ainsley, a meal for two from Outlier, a tour and tasting for two at the Clydeside Distillery, a collection of signed books and more. A banner at the bottom states: “Raffle will be called on Saturday 29th November at the Feminist Festive Fayre!”
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
suejohn.bsky.social
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.
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
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...
Artist Open Call | Glasgow Women's Library
Glasgow Women’s Library is seeking expressions of interest from artists with intersectional and socially engaged practices.
womenslibrary.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
wolfq4.bsky.social
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
Flyers for "Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew" flyer for talk on 28 Oct for East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Screenshot from my website with information on upcoming talks: https://archivisthistoryblog.wordpress.com/history-talks/
October 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
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
colourful illustrated poster for Herland: A Celebration of Women in Music, presented by Glasgow Women’s Library. It includes hand-drawn figures dancing and a record player illustration. Text details: Friday 24 October 2025, 7–10:30pm, £15/20, hosted by Diljeet Kaur Bhachu, with live music from R.Aggs and Katrina Lee. Venue: 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, G40 1BP.
October 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
asls.org.uk
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...
The Maud Sulter Annual Lecture with Pratibha Parmar | Glasgow Women's Library
Parmar will talk about foundational moments in dialogue with Maud Sulter’s work and their reverberations today.
womenslibrary.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
suejohn.bsky.social
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.
September 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
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.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
louisebell.bsky.social
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.
September 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
Have you picked up a copy of our shiny new programme yet?
September 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
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.
September 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
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
September 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
suejohn.bsky.social
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
September 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
suejohn.bsky.social
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
September 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
womenslibrary.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/
Poster with a collage background of colourful feminist and activist badges, presented as a jigsaw puzzle. Text reads: October at Glasgow Women’s Library. Events listed: 01–31 October: Then & Now; Re-membering Scottish BME Works and Lives Thursday 02: Story Café Thursday 02: Tell Her Story: Giving Voice to Silence: Uncovering the Realities of Honour-Based Abuse Tuesday 07: Open Book Wednesday 08: Conversation Café Thursday 09: Sara Ahmed Book Launch: No is Not a Lonely Utterance Thursday 09: Readers of Colour (In-person) Glasgow Women’s Library logo at the bottom, with contact details for booking. Poster with the same collage of colourful feminist and activist badges, shown as a jigsaw puzzle. Text reads: October at Glasgow Women’s Library. Events listed: Friday 10: Women Making It Saturday 11: Readers of Colour (Online) Wednesday 22: Conversation Café Thursday 23: Story Café Special: The mysterious case of the Victorian female detective with Sara Lodge Friday 24: Women Making It Friday 24: Herland: A Celebration of Women in Music Monday 27: Reading Group for Muslim Women Thursday 30: Preview – To Build a Home: Martha Orbach Friday 31: The Maud Sulter Annual Lecture with Pratibha Parmar Glasgow Women’s Library logo at the bottom, with contact details for booking.
September 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reposted by Glasgow Women's Library
louisebell.bsky.social
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.
September 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
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
September 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
womenslibrary.bsky.social
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
September 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM