A Turner Prize winning artist comes to a @dcadundee.bsky.social this month – for recs on art events at @womenslibrary.bsky.social, @fruitmarket.bsky.social and more in February, check out @rachelashenden.bsky.social's round-up!

Scottish Art Highlights: February 2026 - The Skinny

Turner Prize winner Nnena Kalu participates in a Dundee exhibition challenging ableism in the arts, while land artist Ilana Halperin explores geological phenomena at Fruitmarket.

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In Spring, as Scotland goes to the polls to elect a new Scottish Parliament, @womenslibrary.bsky.social looks back to a time when women were fighting for such a basic democratic right. Book now for this event exploring fascinating aspects of suffrage history womenslibrary.org.uk/event/suffra...

Suffragettes: The Hard-Won Fight for Votes for Women | Glasgow Women’s Library

This Spring, as Scotland goes to the polls, we look back to a time when women were excluded from such a basic democratic right.

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National Storytelling Week 2026 begins today with the theme of 'Soundtrack Your Story'. Public #Libraries do so much to promote the joy of storytelling, providing books to inspire for all ages and rhyme and song sessions for the young. literacytrust.org.uk/resources/na...

“I know of no other poet in modern times who can so rouse the reverberations of meaning within a word” Open the Door: Olive Fraser – from 2018, Jess Orr looks at the life & work of Olive Fraser for the @womenslibrary.bsky.social #poetry 2/6 womenslibrary.org.uk/discover-our...

Open the Door 2018: Olive Fraser | Glasgow Women’s Library

Words by Jess Orr Olive Fraser was a poet from Nairn – ‘A headlong kind of a girl, a force of energy and adventure’ (Ali Smith) – whose burgeoning creative talent flourished during her attendance at…

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Agnes Owens’ writing was championed by Kelman and Gray but she remained mysteriously un-celebrated. “One publisher said people don’t want that kind of writing… about poor people.” Agnes Owens, as seen through objects in the Glasgow @womenslibrary.bsky.social womenslibrary.org.uk/exhibition/a...

In celebration of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & in anticipation of our upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik in April, GWL volunteer Ari gives a brief intro into some of the most prominent queer love letters from history ⬇️ womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/q...

Queer Love Letters from History | Glasgow Women’s Library

In anticipation of the Library’s upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik on the 23rd of April, I give a brief introduction into some of the most prominent...

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Pop the kettle on and have a listen to Woman Zone's latest podcast! Nancy from Woman Zone in Cape Town visited the Library last October and met with Gaby and Wendy to chat all things GWL! Happy listening <3 open.spotify.com/episode/4jwA...

WOMEN ON THE SHELF: The Library Series #3 Glasgow Women's Library

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Just over one week left to make a nomination to join our board this year 🗳️ We're looking for two new board members, one based in each of Northern Ireland and Wales respectively, to shape the direction of the MA ➡️ Find out more about the role, its benefits and how to submit a nomination 👇

Board election 2026 - Museums Association

Cast your votes by 23 February to shape the future of your sector

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. @suejohn.bsky.social 's guest blog on @nacwgscot.bsky.social explores the power of storytelling in inspiring change, building connection & illuminating women’s histories. Read it here >>> www.generationequal.scot/news/the-power-of-storytelling-how-glasgow-womens-library-is-inspiring-change/

The Power of storytelling: How Glasgow Women’s Library is inspiring change - NACWG

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Kick off 2026 with our first Conversation Café @ GWL A welcoming space for women to share memories, experiences & hopes for Glasgow’s future. Drop in, no need to book.

In January's literary round-up, Ali Smith launches new novel Glyph with @portybooks.bsky.social, Madeleine Gray debuts her latest book Chosen Family at @lighthousebks.bsky.social, and @womenslibrary.bsky.social's Story Cafe returns

Scottish Books Events: January 2026 – The Skinny

It's a quiet month for book events but there's still some big names – Ali Smith launches her latest novel Glyph, while Madeleine Gray, Bryan Washington and Tyler Coburn all hold launches too.

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From notebooks and pencils to jigsaws, T. Shirts and patches. There's something for everyone @womenslibrary.bsky.social womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/ But you need to order online by tomorrow, or pop in to Glasgow Women's Library by Saturday if it's for Christmas!

Shop | Glasgow Women's Library

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Final call for online orders! The deadline for online orders for Christmas 2025 is midnight tomorrow, Tuesday 16th December (or you can visit Glasgow Women’s Library in person until Saturday 20th December at 4pm) womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/

Shop | Glasgow Women's Library

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GWL Candles 🕯 Perfect Winter Gifts! These beautiful candles feature GWL logos from past and present and are guaranteed to bring warmth to any home. Available to buy in person from GWL only, £6 small, £12 large

This Thursday: Dreaming A Black Scottish Archive Join us for a powerful day celebrating Euzhan Palcy’s landmark film Rue Cases Nègres (1983) – a defining work of Pan-African cinema & the first feature directed by a Black woman in French cinema history. womenslibrary.org.uk/event/rue-ca...

Dreaming A Black Scottish Archive | Glasgow Women's Library

Explore a curated display created by the JGPACA Fellows, featuring rare archival materials, ephemera, and personal reflections that respond to the themes of the film Rue Cases Nègres.

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We've got some lovely new items for sale in the @womenslibrary.bsky.social shop. Online, or pop in. womenslibrary.org.uk/shop/

Shop | Glasgow Women's Library

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@womenslibrary.bsky.social A #Stolperstein 'stone' an inset Brass Ground Plaque has been laid outside St Stephen's Church in #Stockbridge, where a service was held for Jane Haining in June 1932. She was later murdered by the #Nazis in #Auschwitz on 17 July 1944 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Looking for meaningful gifts under £25? Support Glasgow Women’s Library and uplift feminist futures with notebooks, tees, candles, patches, and more. Perfect for friends, family, and fellow changemakers! Shop the collection in store & online: womenslibrary.org.uk/shop. #UnwrapArt #SupportGWL

Dear @orkneylibrary.bsky.social saw this, thought of you ❤️ 🤶

Please note that our Archive and Museum Collections are closed to researchers throughout December, until 19th January.

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…

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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.

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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…

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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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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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

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