The Glasgow Women’s Library would like to offer their congratulations to Liz Lochhead who was appointed as Scotland’s Makar this week. The post of Makar, Scotland’s national poet, was made vacant after the death of Edwin Morgan in late 2010. Perhaps it would be best to hear from Liz herself about her new title: “…poetry [...]
With the prevailing weather conditions during the weeks before christmas, our planned celebration and book launch for the Glenburn Girls group looked a bit touch and go. However, on Wednesday 22nd December Nisha and I, Renfrewshire libraries staff and a host of aunts, grannies, mums and dads, big sisters, baby brothers and friends did manage [...]
As the winter nights draw in and the weeks start marching towards Christmas, there is nothing better than curling up with a cup of tea and a good book. However, this autumn, you can hear the sound of pens scribbling on paper echoing around the Library. On Friday 26th November, the Storytelling Sessions begin. They [...]
The ladies have had lots of fun taking part in the summer programme at the Glasgow Women’s Library. This year we put together a mixture of activities where the women could come together to learn in an informal and comfortable setting. So far, women who have taken part come from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. We are [...]
