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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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If you love what we do at Glasgow Women's Library - @womenslibrary.bsky.social - please support us. Buy a raffle ticket to help us to fundraise. It's so easy and we really need your support. You can buy raffle tickets here: womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/gwl-fes...
Glasgow Women's Library's blond sandstone early 20th century building, with its decorative columns and stone details, in bright sunlight against a blue sky. A round sign - an art work - sticks out from the building and reads 'Give light and people will find the way'.
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If you love what we do at Glasgow Women's Library - @womenslibrary.bsky.social - please support us. Buy a raffle ticket to help us to fundraise. It's so easy and we really need your support. You can buy raffle tickets here: womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/gwl-fes...
Glasgow Women's Library's blond sandstone early 20th century building, with its decorative columns and stone details, in bright sunlight against a blue sky. A round sign - an art work - sticks out from the building and reads 'Give light and people will find the way'.
November 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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It's here.

BAD LANGUAGE
13/11/25

"made with love and horror, & a guidebook for our time" — @adamzmith.bsky.social
"Mayer's words & a gift and a gateway" — @elizabethlovatt.bsky.social
"incantation & spell distil a complex argument" — Lola Olufemi

Pre-order: peninsulapress.co.uk/products/bad...
Cover of Bad Language by So Mayer: hand-drawn illustration of an illuminated capital B, which is a grey dragon wrapped around a blue tree. The dragon has a red eye and smoke rising from its nostrils. The author's name and book title are written in a simple, non-joined-up cursive, as if on a chalkboard.
September 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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
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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
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"For decades, Scotland’s girl bands were ignored, overlooked, or erased from the story." Now, Glasgow Women's Library says it will screen a film celebrating them.
Glasgow Women’s Library to show film celebrating Scotland’s forgotten girl bands
www.glasgowlive.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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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
Since Yesterday
Popstars, Post-Punks and Pioneers - a documentary platforming the trailblazing Girl Bands who challenged a male-dominated industry, acknowledging their rightful place in music history and examining enduring barriers faced by women making music. A colourful mixtape of unheard demos, lost archive and rare performances, written and narrated by musician Carla J. Easton.
sinceyesterdayfilm.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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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...
November 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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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
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📹 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!
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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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
A person in traditional clothing kneels with raised arms before a swirling, ghostly face emerging from smoke or flames.
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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
September 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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tie.scot
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.
Teachers - Time for Inclusive Education
Time for Inclusive Education
tie.scot
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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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
October 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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October 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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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
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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
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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
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◆《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
September 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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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
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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!
September 26, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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womenslibrary.bsky.social
Have you picked up a copy of our shiny new programme yet?
September 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM