Lgbt book group at hillhead library glasgow life this group started off reading lgbt texts only but is now mixing these with mainstream texts people also talked about sharing book recommendations that are particularly good for using with groups, and came up with the following suggestions. Glasgow womens library have been quietly going about their business. Glasgow womens library how suffragettes changed the world. Lgbt book group at hillhead library glasgow life this group started off reading lgbt texts only but is now mixing these with mainstream texts. Our team of library volunteers, the book besoms, didnt win, but we werent last either. The building itself is beautiful and glorious when lit up at night. The glasgow women s library gwl warmly welcomes visitors from around the corner and around the world into their library and museum, which celebrates the lives and achievements of women. The former ladies reading room is now the gwl offices and the. To confirm availability of places in a group contact. Glasgow women s library is much more than a home for books far removed from the hushed tones and staid atmosphere sometimes found in a traditional library, talking and interacting with one and other is positively encouraged in the glasgow women s library as councillor soryia siddique, executive member for communities and citizenship, found out.
Mar 19, 2019 glasgow womens library how suffragettes changed the world. Ellen glasgow was born in richmond, virginia, in 1873. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group bookpage. There is a slight incline as you arrive at the main door automatic. As the only accredited museum dedicated to women s history in the uk, glasgow women s library is more than a library, is not just for women and reaches out far beyond its base in the east end of glasgow. Glasgow womens library talks us through their favourite books for. Glasgow womens library funding stories apply for funding. I was a bit nervous about being filmed especially at the thought of the camera adding pounds. As well as excellent resources, the library also offers vital support to women and makes a real difference to so many peoples lives.
You can access ebooks both on and off campus using your guid and password. Glasgow womens library your stories unique in scotland, glasgow womens library is a vibrant accredited museum, learning and information hub housing a lending library, archive collections including the uks national lesbian archives and contemporary and historical artefacts relating to womens lives, histories and achievements. Jul 02, 2018 23 landressy street, glasgow, g40 1bp. Since relocating to bridgeton, glasgow womens library has created and developed links with local organisations, such as the community mental health team and the local housing association, who have put local women in touch. The other writing related highlight of the summer was an invitation to be filmed reading a short story on the theme of sectarianism which i wrote a while back after attending the mixing the colours workshop run by glasgow womens library. Sep 19, 2016 the power of heritage adele patrick and sue john at the glasgow womens library. Opening hours glasgow womens library glasgow whichmuseum. Glasgow womens library is the only resource of its kind in scotland. You can hire two of the spaces for personal or professional events and dont forget. We are the only resource of its kind in scotland and a true national treasure. The museum bringing women to the forefront of history and the future. The community was keen that the relocation of bridgeton library into the olympia would not jeopardise the future of its former home which was an original carnegie library that had opened in 1903 and which still retained almost all of its distinctive features. Nov 09, 2015 glasgow womens library is truly a national treasure and i am thrilled to officially open the new premises after the recent renovation. The library began as a grassroots project in 1991 and has since grown to become a multiawardwinning resource attracting leading academics and artists.
The only accredited museum in the uk dedicated to women s lives, histories and achievements, glasgow women s library offers archives, exhibitions and events in the heart of the city s east end. The only resource of its kind in scotland and offer a rich programme of learning and events. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates. Creator of the fx television series fargo and legion, hawley won the 2017 edgar award for best novel for this riveting mystery about a plane crash off the coast of marthas vineyard that claims the lives of nine welltodo passengers.
Apr 09, 2016 the book titles were carefully considered and chosen by the board members and volunteers from glasgow women s library, cathy houston and steven byrne of collective architecture told dezeen. Glasgow womens library for museum of the year the list. We therefore recommend you to always check the opening hours on the glasgow women s library website before your visit. Glasgow womens library, glasgow east end whats on glasgow. Murdo macleodthe guardian it was a time of powerful global backlash against feminism. Glasgow women s library is the only accredited museum in the uk dedicated to women s lives.
Glasgow womens library is the only accredited museum in the uk dedicated to womens lives. People also talked about sharing book recommendations that are particularly good for using with groups, and came up with the following suggestions. Incuding womens heritage walks, book readings, exhibitions and so much more. Glasgow womens library resourcing scotlands heritage. Glasgow womens library is the only accredited museum in the uk. Glasgow womens library is much more than a home for books. Established in 1926, as the library of the london society for women s service, it includes the personal archives of the guardians mary stott and jill craigie.
The glasgow womens library gwl warmly welcomes visitors from around the corner and around the world into their library and museum, which celebrates the lives and achievements of women. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. Whilst many in the western world believe themselves to be more enlightened about the rights of women, there is still inequality throughout society on the basis of sex. Dec 25, 2015 any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Join for free and access thousands of books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, online resources and lots more. The womens library began its life in a converted pub in marsham street, westminster, as the library of the london society for womens service in 1926. Collective architecture completes glasgow womens library.
It developed from a broadbased arts organisation called women in profile, which was set up in 1987 with the aim of ensuring the representation of womens culture during glasgows year as the european city of culture in 1990. Glasgwegians have always loved their libraries and they love to talk so local libraries have set up book groups which facilitate their desire to talk about the books they have read with other people. The glasgow womens library gives agency to women in history and now as the only accredited collection of womens history in the uk, it sprang from grassroot activism in. Accessing the e book through the link on the library website ensures that you will be. Glasgow women s library is a public library, registered company and charity based in the bridgeton area of glasgow, scotland. Langside community heritage is delighted to welcome the glasgow womens library to present this talk on the fascinating history of womens suffrage in glasgow over the past century. Glasgow womens library 23 landressy street, glasgow the list. Glasgow womens library is a vibrant information hub housing a lending library, archive collections and contemporary and historical artefacts relating to womens lives, histories and achievements. It delivers an innovative lifelong learning programme, an adult literacy and numeracy project, a dedicated black and minority ethnic womens project and a national lifelong learning project.
It is the only accredited museum dedicated to women s history and provides information relevant to women s culture and achievements. Mitchell library glasgow 2020 all you need to know before. Currently there is an exhibition of portraits of distinguished women in. Sign up to our newsletters and well keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the creative. As a library member, you can borrow books from our lending library, get monthly updates about whats on, and book onto. Glasgow women s library have been quietly going about their business for nearly 30 years. Jul 09, 2018 news long reads the glasgow womens library. Accessing the ebook through the link on the library website ensures that you will be.
However id already published it by then so my blog, my rules here it is in septembers. If youve found a great book in our lending library or one that should be in our. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Glasgow womens library celebrating scotlands women. The mitchell library has a wealth of resources including great family history archives, a theatre and fantastic library facilities. As well as a lending library, we hold a wonderful treasure trove of historical and contemporary artifacts and archive materials that celebrate the lives, histories and achievements of women. April 11, 2019 the portrait of artemisia gentileschi was stunning, unfortunately we came along on our lunch break so couldnt stay long, will be back soon. Glasgow womens library 2020 all you need to know before. Last year, glasgow womens library nominated it as scotlands tree of the year and i know that some of you voted for it, for which many thanks. Nov 09, 2009 womens library the status of women in society has been, and still is an issue in many countries across the world. Please note that opening hours on special days or holidays may differ from what is displayed here. The following overview lists the visiting hours for glasgow women s library in glasgow. As well as a lending library, they house a treasure trove of historical and. University of glasgow myglasgow library help ebooks.
Ive known about glasgow womens library for a good number of years both as a library to visit and have a nice relaxing read, or dig about their amazing archive collection, but also for events. Glasgow womens library held a quiz night dress code green, white and purple with all the questions based on women s achievements. Glasgow womens library is a vibrant information hub housing a lending library, archive collections and contemporary and historical artifacts relating to womens lives, histories and achievements. Far removed from the hushed tones and staid atmosphere sometimes found in a traditional library, talking and interacting with one and other is positively encouraged in the glasgow womens library as councillor soryia siddique, executive member for communities and citizenship. A great way to meet other readers and discover new authors. Glasgow womens library gwl glasgow library lending library book books shelfie reading adrienne rich poetry lesbian feminism lesbian 7 notes aug 10th, 2017 open in app. Glasgow womens library gwl has been providing information, resources and services since 1991.
Glasgow women s library gwl glasgow library lending library book books shelfie reading adrienne rich poetry lesbian feminism lesbian 7 notes aug 10th, 2017 open in app. As a finalist for the biggest museum prize in the world in 2018 art fund museum of the year prize and the only museum of its kind in the uk, this is a lively and informative mustvisit attraction. Join us at the mitchell library for a funfilled family day on saturday 7th march. Ive known about glasgow womens library for a good number of years both as a. Panel has come together with glasgow womens library to develop six batch.
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