Upcoming events at Glasgow Zine Library
We run a programme of free and Pay-What-You-Can events at the Library and online.
See what events we have coming up below:
Rot Your Brain: A Television Reading Group
A group to discuss theories and themes in contemporary and past television series. This month’s show: Murder Mini-Series (Mare of Easttown, Sharp Objects, Top of the Lake)
Questions for my Ancestors: a poetry and storytelling show
Fresh from a run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Meron McCardle presents Questions for my Ancestors. Seamlessly weaving together poetry and storytelling, Meron shares their experience of moving to Scotland from Aotearoa New Zealand, as they question what it means to be living in a place where they have ancestral connections to the land for the first time.
Trying Together: A Peer Group for Works in Progress
A peer support group that gives creatives space to reflect on the highs and lows of their month.
To Filth: A transfeminist reading group
To Filth is a group for trans women and trans feminine people to gather to discuss transfeminist texts.
Un/Nature: a queer ecologies reading group
Un/Nature is a queer ecologies reading group, plucking texts from zines, philosophy, critical theory and poetry.
Queer Read-in Club
Not your usual book club, this is a social space for LGBTQ+ people to come together and do one of our favourite things, read.
Sex Positive Reading Group
A night of chatting and myth busting for anyone interested in sex education, sexual health, how we relate to the people around us.
Histories Under Construction: using comics to reassemble history
ONLINE
Ever thought about how comics can capture history, memory, and the passage of time? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll experiment with the unique ways comics combine text, image, and space to tell stories — especially historical ones.
Trans // Coded - An introduction to coding for trans people (4 week course)
These workshops will cover the basics of coding, providing all the necessary knowledge and support to start writing your own code for your own projects, portfolios or for the fun of it!
This is a 4 week course
Dissent Rover / composing a poetics of dissent
What is dissent? What are poetics?
In this pilot workshop, Dissent Rover invites attendees to rove these questions. We will shape something like a poetics of a dissent, something where we write a poem and reflect on it.
Book Launch: An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and their Allies
Join Jeremy Sachs, a psychotherapist, lecturer, and author, as he delves into the creation of his new book, 'An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and their Allies: Masculinity Reconnected'. This essential resource is designed for male survivors of sexual abuse, as well as healthcare professionals, therapists, and loved ones of survivors.
Bookmark Etching with Pasta Maker
Tired of the festive season blues and endless shopping lists? Step away from consumer madness and into the quirky world of sustainable making! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll be turning the humble pasta maker into your new favourite printmaking tool. Using recycled tetrapak cartons, you’ll design and etch your very own bookmark.
Drop-In Zine Making
Join us for our monthly afternoons of zine-making at the library. This is open to makers of all experience, whether you’re brand new, or in the middle of working on a zine already.
Poetry Open Mic
Come share your talents at this Poetry Open Mic night at Glasgow Zine Library - it's your time to shine!
The Art of Japanese Brush Calligraphy
Bring the whole family to discover the beauty of Japanese calligraphy in this hands-on workshop led by Glasgow-based artist and designer, Kanae Park. Originally from Japan and practicing calligraphy since childhood, Kanae loves sharing this traditional art in a way that’s fun, creative, and welcoming for everyone.
Sex Positive Reading Group
A night of chatting and myth busting for anyone interested in sex education, sexual health, how we relate to the people around us.
Queer Read-in Club
Not your usual book club, this is a social space for LGBTQ+ people to come together and do one of our favourite things, read.
Un/Nature: a queer ecologies reading group
Un/Nature is a queer ecologies reading group, plucking texts from zines, philosophy, critical theory and poetry.
Xicanxfuturism: Old California and the Mask of the Ciberbandido
Visiting mixed-race Chicano writers Scott Russell Duncan and Colton “Cuca” Campbell bring speculative storytelling and political imagination to Glasgow.
On Screen: ESEA Heritage Month Screening and Storytelling Workshop
How do we remember intergenerational care through films, words, songs, and stories? A caring workshop series during ESEA Heritage Month 2025
On Screen: ESEA Heritage Month Screening and Poetry Writing Workshop
How do we remember intergenerational care through films, words, songs, and stories? A caring workshop series during ESEA Heritage Month 2025
Rot Your Brain: A Television Reading Group
A group to discuss theories and themes in contemporary and past television series. This month’s show: Freaks & Geeks
Creative Recovery Zine Making
This September, to mark Recovery Month, join Creative Recovery Inverclyde for a hands-on zine-making workshop that celebrates creativity, connection, and community.
This event is for people in recovery or people with experience of addiction.
Drop-In Zine Making
Join us for our monthly afternoons of zine-making at the library. This is open to makers of all experience, whether you’re brand new, or in the middle of working on a zine already.
To Filth: A transfeminist reading group
To Filth is a group for trans women and trans feminine people to gather to discuss transfeminist texts.
Trying Together: A Peer Group for Works in Progress
A peer support group that gives creatives space to reflect on the highs and lows of their month.
Yard Sale for Gaza
Drop in to the Library for this Yard Sale for Gaza. There will be clothes, books, kid's stuff, prints, art materials, home decor & more. All proceeds go to The Sameer Project and Gaza Families.
Poetry Open Mic
Come share your talents at this Poetry Open Mic night at Glasgow Zine Library - it's your time to shine!
Sex Positive Reading Group
A night of chatting and myth busting for anyone interested in sex education, sexual health, how we relate to the people around us.
Queer Read-in Club
Not your usual book club, this is a social space for LGBTQ+ people to come together and do one of our favourite things, read.
Rot Your Brain: A Television Reading Group
A group to discuss theories and themes in contemporary and past television series. This month’s show: True Blood and “beach read” television
Drop-In Zine Making
Join us for our monthly afternoons of zine-making at the library. This is open to makers of all experience, whether you’re brand new, or in the middle of working on a zine already.
To Filth: A transfeminist reading group
To Filth is a group for trans women and trans feminine people to gather to discuss transfeminist texts.
Trying Together: A Peer Group for Works in Progress
A peer support group that gives creatives space to reflect on the highs and lows of their month.
Poetry Open Mic
Come share your talents at this Poetry Open Mic night at Glasgow Zine Library - it's your time to shine!
Archiving our anti-racism activism (drop in)
Join artist and activist Hussein Mitha and Glasgow Zine Library to create a powerful community zine celebrating anti-racism in Govanhill - past and present.
Glasgow Storytellers Group
This group is a place to share opportunities and performances, meet other local storytellers, and build a professional network in a relaxed, casual environment.
Sex Positive Reading Group
A night of chatting and myth busting for anyone interested in sex education, sexual health, how we relate to the people around us.
Queer Read-in Club
Not your usual book club, this is a social space for LGBTQ+ people to come together and do one of our favourite things, read.
Telling and Recording Stories of Struggle with Glasgow Housing Struggle Archive
Calling trade unionists and tenant union members with a story to tell! Join Glasgow Housing Struggle Archive for basic oral history training.
Queer Read-in Club
Not your usual book club, this is a social space for LGBTQ+ people to come together and do one of our favourite things, read.
To Filth: A transfeminist reading group
To Filth is a group for trans women and trans feminine people to gather to discuss transfeminist texts.