Glasgow Women's Library
Contact details
Glasgow Women's Library
23 Landressy Street, Bridgeton
Glasgow
G40 1BP
Public phone: 0141 5502267
Email: info@womenslibrary.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.womenslibrary.org.uk
General information
Service offered: Lending library, archive and Accredited Museum. Collection of books, artefacts and archives exemplifying the lives of women and charting their historical and contemporary achievements and contributions, with a significant LGBTQ+ collection. Programme of public events, exhibitions & learning opportunities, including Adult Literacy and ESOL classes.
Target group: Women.
Area served: Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.
How to contact: Drop in, phone (0141 5502267), email or via website.
Availability
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am to 4.30pm
Wednesday: 10am to 4.30pm
Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday: 10am to 4.30pm
Weekends: Saturday: 12noon to 4pm / Sunday: Closed
Office Hours: Access to Archive and Museum collection stores by appointment
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Slight incline at entrance, automatic doors at main entrance, power assisted doors to main space and first floor, lifts to first floor and archive mezzanine. Induction loop available on request. Service animals allowed. Audio and BSL Introductions and a Visual & Sensory Guide to the Library are available on our website.
Other information
Languages other than English: Interpreters by arrangement.
Charity number: SC029881
Year established: 1991
Staffing: 5 full time, 16 part time staff, 70 volunteers.
Public transport: Train to Bridgeton Station; Buses to Bridgeton Cross/London Road
Record last checked: 31 July 2025