Meet the Shortlist: Alison Binney

15 July 2025

Meet the Shortlist: Alison Binney

Introducing everyone on the Writer in Residence shortlist for 2026… First in our ‘Meet the Shortlist’ series is poet, teacher and lecturer Alison Binney,…
Writer in Residence 2026 - Shortlist Announced!

15 July 2025

Writer in Residence 2026 - Shortlist Announced!

Gladstone’s Library announces Shortlist for 2026 Writer in Residence programme Gladstone’s Library is delighted to announce the shortlist for its prestigious 2026 Writer in…
Befriend a Book 2024 – Campaign Success!

22 April 2025

Befriend a Book 2024 – Campaign Success!

Our Befriend a Book 2024 fundraising campaign has now ended and thanks to the generous support of fourteen donors we are delighted to say…
Menywod y Llyfrgell

22 April 2025

Menywod y Llyfrgell

Gan Alice Cleave – Swyddog Ymgysylltu a Dysgu Dros y mis diwethaf rydyn ni wedi cynnal sawl sesiwn yn ymwneud â Menywod y Llyfrgell….
Women of the Library

22 April 2025

Women of the Library

By Alice Cleave- Engagement and Learning Officer Over the last month we have run several sessions relating to the Women of Library. This blog…
A Quest for Conversation; My Week at Gladstone's Library - Melanie Hyo-In Han

24 January 2025

A Quest for Conversation; My Week at Gladstone's Library - Melanie Hyo-In Han

The moment I arrived at Gladstone’s Library, I felt as though I’d stepped into the pages of a dark academia novel. Time seemed suspended…
"Words don't just drop out of the sky" - Karen Lloyd

6 December 2024

"Words don't just drop out of the sky" - Karen Lloyd

A Blog by Karen Lloyd, 2025 Writer in Residence at Gladstone’s Library and author of Abundance The truth is, there’s no-one else to do this…
Nature and Creative Writing - Words by Masterclass attendees

18 November 2024

Nature and Creative Writing - Words by Masterclass attendees

Karen, an acclaimed nature writer and journalist, challenged masterclass attendees to write short pieces inspired by scenes from nature. Now, we are pleased to share what they wrote. 

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Meet Mellt the Storyteller

30 October 2024

Meet Mellt the Storyteller

Mellt the Storyteller will bring us Tales for Midwinter and the Festive Season on Saturday 7th December from 3pm-5pm. There has already been high demand for tickets, but who is Mellt, teller of tales?

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Knuckling Down: Editing with Sarah Smith

15 October 2024

Knuckling Down: Editing with Sarah Smith

That’s how I came to bite the bullet and restructure my novel during my residency at Gladstone’s and I couldn’t have found a better place to do it. The calm of the Reading Rooms, full of other people quietly beavering away, was the change of scene I needed – Sarah Smith

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