Events & Courses

Upcoming events from the Lifelong Learning programme. For a full list of all events at the Library, visit the calendar.

8th March, 1:00pm: A Way With Words

On International Women’s Day join us for a special exhibition for the launch of Glasgow Women’s Aid publication “A Way With Words” from women who have lived with and left abusers.

9th March, 5:00pm: Opening Pandora’s Box

An exclusive unearthing of some lost German art pioneers. Followed by a workshop exploring more aspects of lesbian history and culture.

10th March, 1:00pm: Firebrand Women

GWL and WEA have teamed up to provide a programme of talks about women campaigners, this session is Second Wave Feminism and the Peace Movement: the strident women who strove for peace and women’s liberation . Taking place at Glasgow Women’s Library.

15th March, 10:00am: Comedy Sketch Workshop

Have you got what it takes to write a funny comedy sketch for TV? This 2 day L.A.B workshop will have you writing, filming and performing. Ideally suited to comedy beginners.

17th March, 1:00pm: Firebrand Women

GWL and WEA have teamed up to provide a programme of talks about women campaigners, this session is Women and the Abolition Movement: the revolutionary women who fought against slavery Taking place at Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art.

24th March, 1:00pm: Firebrand Women

GWL and WEA have teamed up to provide a programme of talks about women campaigners, this session is Chartists: the ‘Brazen Faced Jades’ who formed the backbone of Britain’s first mass working class movement. Taking place at The People’s Palace.

26th March, 8:30pm: Wicked Wenches

Join Susan Calman and chums in the funniest fundraiser in the city. With proceeds benefiting Glasgow Women’s Library, you’ll love joining the ladies for a laugh!

30th March, 12:00pm: Firebrand Women

GWL and WEA have teamed up to provide a programme of talks about women campaigners, this session is The Rent Strikes: the militant women who took on the slum land lords Taking place at St Mungo’s Museum.

31st March, 10:00am: Researching Your Local History – Taster Session

Taster session for our Researching Your Local History course, find out more about the course and see if you would be interested in taking your interest in Women’s History to the next level.

21st April, 10:00am: Researching Your Local History

Do you have a favourite woman, place, building, or organisation you would like to know more about? Interested in researching the first women’s refuge or the meetings of the women’s suffrage movement? We can help!