Glasgow Women’s Library

Glasgow

Join us as we celebrate Glasgow Women's Library's 35th birthday with a day exploring feminist and queer days and nights out, past and present.

Come to one of our drop-in building tours to learn about the history of our 120-year old building which was originally built for the Bridgeton Public Library.

For Doors Open Days, we'll be showcasing archival treasures that capture the social, cultural and creative spaces that have brought women together over the decades.

Discover event posters, badges, flyers, vinyl records and more, exploring themes including Pride, music and dance events, women's exhibitions, activism and community organising.

Facilities

• Hearing Loop
• Refreshments
• WC
• Disabled WC
• Disabled Access

Additional Access Information

The closest railway station to the Library is Bridgeton station – take the low-level train from Glasgow Central. Please note that Bridgeton Station is not wheelchair-accessible, and the platforms are accessed by a long flight of stairs. The closest wheelchair-accessible station is Dalmarnock Station, which is approximately 3/4 mile (1.2 km) from the Library.

Cycling Route 75 follows the Clyde to Glasgow Green which is a 3 minute ride from Landressy Street along cycle paths. We suggest using CycleStreets.net to plan your journey to and from GWL.

There are bike racks in the small square on James Street as well as our very own bike shelter which is available for visitors. It is locked but please ask our front of house team if you would like to use it.

We always encourage our visitors to use greener methods of transport when visiting GWL but we understand that sometimes using a car is unavoidable. There is a space on the street outside the Library that is reserved for visitors with mobility issues, but there is no carpark at the Library.

Please contact the Library if you have any questions about access.

The Library is wheelchair accessible, with lifts to the first floor and the mezzanine and archive.

An induction loop is available for events – please let a member of staff know if you require this.

We have accessible toilets on the ground and first floors, and all the Glasgow Women’s Library bathrooms are individual closed stalls and are gender neutral.

If you need help accessing the library, or would like more information about access, please contact us and we will be very happy to offer you assistance.

We have created this Visual and Sensory Guide to help visitors understand how to get to and around Glasgow Women’s Library. You can download a PDF version of the guide here. Hard copies are available on request from the reception desk.