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- Story Cafe round up: Grey Hen Press
Pauline reflects on a Story Cafe that was brimful of thoughtful, thought-provoking and beautiful poetry…. Wendy welcomed Joy Howard and the three poets who […]
- Book Picnic June 2025
Every month, GWL team members and volunteers share what we’ve read at our Book Picnic. Here’s what we’ve been reading recently.
- Summer 2025 Programme: Events at a Glance
Our Summer 2025 Programme is now available and you can pick up your copy of the beautiful printed brochure at GWL or take a look on our online events […]
- Summer 2025 Programme Out Now!
Our Summer 2025 Programme is now available and you can pick up your copy of the beautiful printed brochure at GWL, take a look on our online events calendar, […]
- Glasgow Women’s Library Becomes Scotland’s First Library of Sanctuary
We are proud to announce that we have been officially recognised as a Library of Sanctuary — the first library in Scotland to receive this national honour. […]
- Insulation works begin at GWL
An update on our ongoing project Towards a Green Library, and the steps we’re taking to get our building closer to operational net zero.
- Job Vacancy: Production Coordinator (Parental Leave Cover)
We are seeking a part-time, temporary Production Coordinator to join our dynamic team to meet a range of production needs so that GWL events and learning […]
- Book Picnic May 2025
Every month, GWL team members and volunteers share what we’ve read at our Book Picnic. Here’s what we’ve been reading recently.
- Open the Door 2025: Calm Slam
Are you bubbling up with words but terrified of slam poetry? Do you have so much to say but can’t stand the spotlight? Don’t panic! Our Calm Slam is for […]
- Open the Door 2025: Leela Soma (1947-2022)
Blog compiled and written by Saadia Pirzada Leela Soma was a poet and novelist based in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. She was born in the state of Tamil Nadu […]
- Open the Door 2025: Beldina Odenyo Onassis (1990-2021)
Blog compiled and written by Saadia Pirzada Beldina Odenyo Onassis, also known as Heir of the Cursed, was a Kenyan-Scottish musician, singer, poet and writer. […]
- Open the Door 2025: Beatrice Colin (1963-2019)
Blog compiled and written by Saadia Pirzada Beatrice Colin was a novelist and radio dramatist, writing seven novels (two for children) and numerous plays for […]
- Story Cafe round up: The Devil’s Draper with Donna Moore
Pauline gives us the low-down on this fabulous Story Cafe! A very special event with 1920s dance music, Donna in an amazing period costume, china cups and […]
- Hope in our past for our future: the ‘For Peace!’ exhibition at GWL
‘For Peace!’ is displayed at the Glasgow Women’s Library until Saturday, 5th July. It is wheelchair accessible and free to enter. Check out all GWL […]
- Story Cafe round up: Turkish writers
Pauline share news from our April Story Cafe… Wendy welcomed everyone and thanked us for coming to Story Cafe on such a lovely day. She was featuring […]
- Book Picnic April 2025
Every month, GWL team members and volunteers share what we’ve read at our Book Picnic. Here’s what we’ve been reading recently.
- Volunteer story: Mary-Alice
Inspired by the “Volunteer Profiles” which featured in the GWL newsletters published in the 1990’s and 2000’s, we’re introducing some of our current […]
- Story Cafe round up: Love
What have we been reading at Story Cafe? Pauline shares another brilliant round-up… 27 March Wendy again welcomed us to our Thursday lunch-time session, a […]
- The Soundtrack of Stories: Exploring Music through Fiction – A Reading List
Music is one of those amazing things that can bring us joy both through listening and reading about it. Everyone’s connection to music is unique, making it a […]
- Women in Music – Memoirs from GWL’s Lending Library: A Reading List
Music holds deep meaning—it can be a form of self-expression, a momentary escape from the world, or a powerful outlet for emotions. It often becomes an […]
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- Summer Reading 2022
Howard County Library Summer Reading Program May 31- July 29 & Celebration August 4 Adventure reading with the Summer Reading Program, this year’s theme […]
- Pride Month Display & Events
Pride Week & Month! Book Display • Books • Resources • Events Come to the MHMS Library Media Center and Check Out Our Book Display & Get ‘Em […]
- Research Made Easy: Our A+ Partnership ROCKS!
Years ago, when I was on the ISTE Board of Directors,* I was honored to tour a few of the Nashville Metro schools & observe their amazing partnership with […]
- Give Thanks
from our friends at the Howard County Public Library: Recommended Reads for Thanksgiving Whether you need a last-minute dessert recipe for your Thanksgiving […]
- Welcome Back to School!
Welcome Back Kiddos, Parents, & Families! This year is going to be challenging. I’m not gonna lie. It’s gonna to be weird at first, a little anxious, […]
- Summer Reading: Tails and Tales
Hey Mountain Lions! Check out our Summer Reading Student Resource Course Canvas Page! OR, if you’re a visitor here from outside our school – Welcome! […]
- Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Resources
Hey Mountain Lions! Check out our Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Month Resources on our Student Resource Course Canvas Page! OR, if you’re a […]
- Calling all Creatives – Rainbow Vision!
Rainbow Vision Literary Magazine ISO student submissions! “Rainbow Vision is specifically looking for material for our literary magazine that has an LGBTQIA+ […]
- Got Curbside Books?
Our MHMS Curbside Library Media Book Pick Up Program is Going Strong! HOW This Works: Hey Murray Hillers! As I’ve mentioned in my many Canvas messages and […]
- MHTV Student News
Hey Mountain Lions! Enjoy the latest MHTV News Show written, filmed, produced, edited and created by our talented #MHTVNews producers & staff! Closed […]
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- A Win for Fair Use Is a Win for Libraries
A recent legal decision has reaffirmed the power of fair use in the digital age, and it’s a big win for libraries and the future of public access to […]
- Digitizing Democracy: Louis Brizuela Takes Viewers Behind Microfiche Scanning Livestream
Louis Brizuela says managing the microfiche digitization center for Democracy’s Library gives him a sense of pride. “I feel like I’m making a […]
- Access the Internet Archive collections with RapidILL
Here’s a resource sharing tip for our community of librarians: RapidILL members have an option to include the Internet Archive as a potential supplier for […]
- The Lardine Tapes: Celebrity, History, Conversation
Bob Lardine (1924-2019) asked great questions. As an interviewer, he knew how to keep things light, conversational. He got the information he needed, and wrote […]
- Screams in the Vault: Public Domain Horror in the Age of IP
As many iconic works have entered into the public domain since 2019, there has been a surge of horror film adaptations. These horror adaptations have received […]
- Keep on GIFin’ — A New Version of GifCities, Internet Archive’s GeoCities Animated GIF Search Engine!
We are excited to announce a new version of GifCities, Internet Archive’s GeoCities Animated GIF Search Engine! GifCities was a special project of Internet […]
- Announcing “Future Knowledge”: A New Podcast from the Internet Archive & Authors Alliance
How is knowledge created, shared, and preserved in the digital age—and what forces are shaping its future? We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Future […]
- Meet Sophia Tung, the Creative Force Behind Internet Archive’s Microfiche Scanning Livestream
Setting up a livestream is more complicated than just turning on a camera. That’s why the Internet Archive tapped into the expertise of Sophia Tung, a […]
- In Memory of Rob Reich: Musician, Performer, Friend
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rob Reich, a remarkable musician whose warmth, humor, and creativity touched the hearts of so many. Based in San […]
- New Livestream Brings Microfiche Digitization to Life for Democracy’s Library
Ever wonder how government documents, once locked away on tiny sheets of microfiche, become searchable and accessible online? Now you can see it happen in real […]
