Lifelong learning Programme

The Glasgow Women's Library provides specialised learning programmes to women across Glasgow, to assist them into employment, education, training, or volunteering outcomes. The lifelong learning programme is specifically targeted at women from priority backgrounds including those from minority ethnic groups, young women, disabled women, those recovering from addictions, and those with mental health issues.  

Photograph courtesy of Glasgow Women's Library

The specialised and accessible programme is delivered in partnership with a range of other agencies across the City, to provide a safe, welcoming learning environment for those participating. It aims to raise the confidence, skills, training and volunteering opportunities of those taking part, as well as addressing the often complex barriers that some women face in becoming active citizens.

Glasgow Women's Library has been operating for almost 20 years as an information hub for materials relating to women's lives, histories and achievements. One of its key aims is to enable women, particularly those most vulnerable, to access the information they need to make positive life choices.

For 2010/11, the Glasgow Community Planning Partnership and Glasgow City Council are supporting the Lifelong Learning programme within the library with an award of £89,910.

Further information on the Learning Programme and the work of the Glasgow Women's Library can be sought by contacting Adele Patrick on 0141 552 8345, or adele.patrick@womenslibrary.org.uk