Glasgow Women’s Library celebrated the launch of its newly refurbished building, with a visit from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The stunning new purpose-designed spaces will be home to unique and fascinating archives and artefacts celebrating women’s writing, history and achievements in Scotland and beyond.
In reaching this landmark achievement, Glasgow Women’s Library has benefitted from capital grants and public donations of over £1 million pounds to revamp the Grade B-listed Carnegie public library building with purpose-built spaces for its innovative programmes of cultural and learning events.
Glasgow Women’s Library is a unique organisation dedicated to women’s history, achievements and empowerment. Founded in 1991, the organisation is custodian of important library, archive and museum collections, and an open and empowering approach to learning and engagement. The Bridgeton building is the first permanent home for the Glasgow Women’s Library and a B-listed Carnegie library building.
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