The Feminist Library was created in 1975 and is still one of the largest archive collections of Women's Liberation Movement literature - focusing mostly on second-wave feminism (from the late 1960s to the 1990s). It also boasts one of the most significant collections of contemporary feminist material in England. One of the most important aspect of The Feminist Library is that it is completely intersectional and inclusive - those two aspects have been sorely lacking in every other women's centric collection I had witnessed thus far.
When I arrived - the volunteer on duty that day had just unboxed their new Suffragette exhibit (that actually included women of color - this is exhibit was the first that I had visited that did) and she was very excited that I was the first to see it - as was I! The Feminist Library is tucked into an office building and if you weren't looking for it specifically you would miss it entirely. It acts as a reference library (though no membership is needed and all are welcome) and is currently completely volunteer run and operated. Friends of the Library are especially needed as they face adversary frequently and are looking to move into a space to better fit their ever expanding collection.
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