Out on the Shelf and Guelph Pride
@ootslibrary.bsky.social
Guelph and Wellington County’s #2slgbtqia+ Library. We offer a friendly space with books, movies, resources, programming, events, & community. 🏳️🌈
www.outontheshelf.com
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www.outontheshelf.com
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Visit our library located at 10C, Second floor, 42 Carden St., Guelph, ON.
🏐 TOMORROW 💥: End your afternoon by joining the Guelph Queer League for drop-in volleyball!
📍 King George Public School!
🎟️ Standard Drop-in price is $10, BIPOC drop-in is $7.
Register to play at: www.queerleagueguelph.com
📍 King George Public School!
🎟️ Standard Drop-in price is $10, BIPOC drop-in is $7.
Register to play at: www.queerleagueguelph.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:29 PM
🏐 TOMORROW 💥: End your afternoon by joining the Guelph Queer League for drop-in volleyball!
📍 King George Public School!
🎟️ Standard Drop-in price is $10, BIPOC drop-in is $7.
Register to play at: www.queerleagueguelph.com
📍 King George Public School!
🎟️ Standard Drop-in price is $10, BIPOC drop-in is $7.
Register to play at: www.queerleagueguelph.com
🌞 ALSO TOMORROW 🌞: Winter Pride Community Printmaking Drop-In
Join us for a creative afternoon of community printmaking as part of Winter Pride! Come make stamps for patches, or for valentines! 💌
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome!
Join us for a creative afternoon of community printmaking as part of Winter Pride! Come make stamps for patches, or for valentines! 💌
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome!
February 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM
🌞 ALSO TOMORROW 🌞: Winter Pride Community Printmaking Drop-In
Join us for a creative afternoon of community printmaking as part of Winter Pride! Come make stamps for patches, or for valentines! 💌
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome!
Join us for a creative afternoon of community printmaking as part of Winter Pride! Come make stamps for patches, or for valentines! 💌
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome!
❄️ TOMORROW ❄️: Queer Brunch and A Winter Wander
Brunch: 🥞
Whether you’re a longtime member or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to the table!
Winter Wander: ☃️
The perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter scenery, catch up with old pals, and make new friends.
Brunch: 🥞
Whether you’re a longtime member or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to the table!
Winter Wander: ☃️
The perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter scenery, catch up with old pals, and make new friends.
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
❄️ TOMORROW ❄️: Queer Brunch and A Winter Wander
Brunch: 🥞
Whether you’re a longtime member or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to the table!
Winter Wander: ☃️
The perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter scenery, catch up with old pals, and make new friends.
Brunch: 🥞
Whether you’re a longtime member or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to the table!
Winter Wander: ☃️
The perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter scenery, catch up with old pals, and make new friends.
TONIGHT ❤️🔥: Join us for Cuntry Night at The Albion! Featuring Drag, Line Dancing, and More! Hosted by Anne and Violet. With Kara and Giddy Up!
Tickets: bit.ly/3O4WRAI
Tickets: bit.ly/3O4WRAI
February 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
TONIGHT ❤️🔥: Join us for Cuntry Night at The Albion! Featuring Drag, Line Dancing, and More! Hosted by Anne and Violet. With Kara and Giddy Up!
Tickets: bit.ly/3O4WRAI
Tickets: bit.ly/3O4WRAI
🌈 HAPPENING TODAY 🌈: Interested in discovering your local history but aren’t sure where to begin? Out on the Shelf’s Histories and Records Coordinator is here to help you engage with Guelph-Wellington’s rich history, highlighting our 2SLGBTQIA+ community’s past.
Register: bit.ly/4rEpTpj
Register: bit.ly/4rEpTpj
February 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
🌈 HAPPENING TODAY 🌈: Interested in discovering your local history but aren’t sure where to begin? Out on the Shelf’s Histories and Records Coordinator is here to help you engage with Guelph-Wellington’s rich history, highlighting our 2SLGBTQIA+ community’s past.
Register: bit.ly/4rEpTpj
Register: bit.ly/4rEpTpj
✨THIS FRIDAY✨ Queer Night Out is beyond excited to bring Live Band Queer Karaoke to the Red Brick Cafe. One of our favourite local bands, Cowboy Medicine, and their very talented friends will be bringing their sound to the stage, they’re just looking for a lead singer: YOU!
Tickets: bit.ly/3LROyrr
Tickets: bit.ly/3LROyrr
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
✨THIS FRIDAY✨ Queer Night Out is beyond excited to bring Live Band Queer Karaoke to the Red Brick Cafe. One of our favourite local bands, Cowboy Medicine, and their very talented friends will be bringing their sound to the stage, they’re just looking for a lead singer: YOU!
Tickets: bit.ly/3LROyrr
Tickets: bit.ly/3LROyrr
Winter Pride starts this week!! Kicking it off, join us for a trans and gender diverse drop happening at our library this Thursday February 5th! 🏳️⚧️❤️🔥
Check out our website for a full list of events, www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride... to help you plan your Winter Pride! ✨
Check out our website for a full list of events, www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride... to help you plan your Winter Pride! ✨
February 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Winter Pride starts this week!! Kicking it off, join us for a trans and gender diverse drop happening at our library this Thursday February 5th! 🏳️⚧️❤️🔥
Check out our website for a full list of events, www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride... to help you plan your Winter Pride! ✨
Check out our website for a full list of events, www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride... to help you plan your Winter Pride! ✨
Don't forget to check out the Winter Pride events starting this week! Find all the details at: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
#guelph #guelphpride #winterpride #outontheshelf #heatedrivalry
#guelph #guelphpride #winterpride #outontheshelf #heatedrivalry
February 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Don't forget to check out the Winter Pride events starting this week! Find all the details at: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
#guelph #guelphpride #winterpride #outontheshelf #heatedrivalry
#guelph #guelphpride #winterpride #outontheshelf #heatedrivalry
Want to know why we celebrate Winter Pride? Read Guelph Pride and Out on the Shelf's statement at our website: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
#guelph #winterpride #guelphpride #outontheshelf #rootesinhistory
#guelph #winterpride #guelphpride #outontheshelf #rootesinhistory
February 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Want to know why we celebrate Winter Pride? Read Guelph Pride and Out on the Shelf's statement at our website: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
#guelph #winterpride #guelphpride #outontheshelf #rootesinhistory
#guelph #winterpride #guelphpride #outontheshelf #rootesinhistory
Pride Night is here! 🏒🌈
Join us to celebrate inclusion in hockey!
Have your Heated Rivalry moment in a filming-famous arena—and support local queer orgs year-round.
📍 Sleeman Centre
📅 Feb 27 | 7:07 PM
🎟️ tickets.guelphstorm.com
#Guelph #GuelphStorm #GuelphPride #HeatedRivalry
Join us to celebrate inclusion in hockey!
Have your Heated Rivalry moment in a filming-famous arena—and support local queer orgs year-round.
📍 Sleeman Centre
📅 Feb 27 | 7:07 PM
🎟️ tickets.guelphstorm.com
#Guelph #GuelphStorm #GuelphPride #HeatedRivalry
February 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Pride Night is here! 🏒🌈
Join us to celebrate inclusion in hockey!
Have your Heated Rivalry moment in a filming-famous arena—and support local queer orgs year-round.
📍 Sleeman Centre
📅 Feb 27 | 7:07 PM
🎟️ tickets.guelphstorm.com
#Guelph #GuelphStorm #GuelphPride #HeatedRivalry
Join us to celebrate inclusion in hockey!
Have your Heated Rivalry moment in a filming-famous arena—and support local queer orgs year-round.
📍 Sleeman Centre
📅 Feb 27 | 7:07 PM
🎟️ tickets.guelphstorm.com
#Guelph #GuelphStorm #GuelphPride #HeatedRivalry
The Out on the Shelf Groundhog predicts a...
Very Queer Year!
Happy Groundhog Day!
Celebrate some Queer joy today ❤️
*No actual groundhogs were consulted in this forecast.
#groundhogday #guelph #outontheshelf
Very Queer Year!
Happy Groundhog Day!
Celebrate some Queer joy today ❤️
*No actual groundhogs were consulted in this forecast.
#groundhogday #guelph #outontheshelf
February 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
The Out on the Shelf Groundhog predicts a...
Very Queer Year!
Happy Groundhog Day!
Celebrate some Queer joy today ❤️
*No actual groundhogs were consulted in this forecast.
#groundhogday #guelph #outontheshelf
Very Queer Year!
Happy Groundhog Day!
Celebrate some Queer joy today ❤️
*No actual groundhogs were consulted in this forecast.
#groundhogday #guelph #outontheshelf
The Winter Pride Schedule is here!
You can check out a downloadable copy and more details for each event at out website: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
You can check out a downloadable copy and more details for each event at out website: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
January 27, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The Winter Pride Schedule is here!
You can check out a downloadable copy and more details for each event at out website: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
You can check out a downloadable copy and more details for each event at out website: www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride...
🌈 We’re recruiting!
Guelph Pride Chair & Co-Chair
Help shape the future of Pride in Guelph. Work with community partners, support inclusive Pride events, and grow leadership & advocacy skills.
Learn more + apply:
outontheshelf.com/volunteer
Guelph Pride Chair & Co-Chair
Help shape the future of Pride in Guelph. Work with community partners, support inclusive Pride events, and grow leadership & advocacy skills.
Learn more + apply:
outontheshelf.com/volunteer
January 23, 2026 at 7:22 PM
🌈 We’re recruiting!
Guelph Pride Chair & Co-Chair
Help shape the future of Pride in Guelph. Work with community partners, support inclusive Pride events, and grow leadership & advocacy skills.
Learn more + apply:
outontheshelf.com/volunteer
Guelph Pride Chair & Co-Chair
Help shape the future of Pride in Guelph. Work with community partners, support inclusive Pride events, and grow leadership & advocacy skills.
Learn more + apply:
outontheshelf.com/volunteer
🌈 OOTS hosts weekly & monthly 2SLGBTQIA+ community programs!
Weekly:
• Virtual & in-person Trans drop-ins
• Out Squared youth groups (12–25)
Monthly:
• Gaymes Night
• Rainbow Crafters
• Online Gaymes
• Family Drop-In
More: outontheshelf.com/programming
Weekly:
• Virtual & in-person Trans drop-ins
• Out Squared youth groups (12–25)
Monthly:
• Gaymes Night
• Rainbow Crafters
• Online Gaymes
• Family Drop-In
More: outontheshelf.com/programming
January 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM
🌈 OOTS hosts weekly & monthly 2SLGBTQIA+ community programs!
Weekly:
• Virtual & in-person Trans drop-ins
• Out Squared youth groups (12–25)
Monthly:
• Gaymes Night
• Rainbow Crafters
• Online Gaymes
• Family Drop-In
More: outontheshelf.com/programming
Weekly:
• Virtual & in-person Trans drop-ins
• Out Squared youth groups (12–25)
Monthly:
• Gaymes Night
• Rainbow Crafters
• Online Gaymes
• Family Drop-In
More: outontheshelf.com/programming
Announcing: Queer Financial Wellness
Free workshops with Opening Opportunities (@10carden).
For 2SLGBTQIA+ folks building skills & confidence around money.
📍10C, Guelph | 6:30–8pm
🗓 Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23
Register: at the link in our bio or 10carden.ca/community-workshops
Free workshops with Opening Opportunities (@10carden).
For 2SLGBTQIA+ folks building skills & confidence around money.
📍10C, Guelph | 6:30–8pm
🗓 Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23
Register: at the link in our bio or 10carden.ca/community-workshops
January 23, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Announcing: Queer Financial Wellness
Free workshops with Opening Opportunities (@10carden).
For 2SLGBTQIA+ folks building skills & confidence around money.
📍10C, Guelph | 6:30–8pm
🗓 Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23
Register: at the link in our bio or 10carden.ca/community-workshops
Free workshops with Opening Opportunities (@10carden).
For 2SLGBTQIA+ folks building skills & confidence around money.
📍10C, Guelph | 6:30–8pm
🗓 Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23
Register: at the link in our bio or 10carden.ca/community-workshops
Coming Soon! Winter Pride 2026 Calendar
Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting events at www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride/winter-pride
Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting events at www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride/winter-pride
January 23, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Coming Soon! Winter Pride 2026 Calendar
Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting events at www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride/winter-pride
Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting events at www.outontheshelf.com/guelph-pride/winter-pride
Our Families in Transition program starts soon! 🦋
This is a multi-week program for trans, non-binary, and questioning individuals, along with their loved ones. 💗
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This is a multi-week program for trans, non-binary, and questioning individuals, along with their loved ones. 💗
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Our Families in Transition program starts soon! 🦋
This is a multi-week program for trans, non-binary, and questioning individuals, along with their loved ones. 💗
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This is a multi-week program for trans, non-binary, and questioning individuals, along with their loved ones. 💗
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Our Exploratory Gender Group starts soon! ✨
This group provides space for community members to explore their identities, learn from each other, share stories, and build connections in an affirming environment.
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This group provides space for community members to explore their identities, learn from each other, share stories, and build connections in an affirming environment.
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Our Exploratory Gender Group starts soon! ✨
This group provides space for community members to explore their identities, learn from each other, share stories, and build connections in an affirming environment.
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This group provides space for community members to explore their identities, learn from each other, share stories, and build connections in an affirming environment.
To sign up please fill out this short form, docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Upcoming education sessions!
✨ Binding
🗓️ Friday, August 22, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
✨Tucking
🗓️ Monday, August 25, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
Email tp-marketing@outontheshelf.com to join virtually
✨ Binding
🗓️ Friday, August 22, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
✨Tucking
🗓️ Monday, August 25, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
Email tp-marketing@outontheshelf.com to join virtually
August 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Upcoming education sessions!
✨ Binding
🗓️ Friday, August 22, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
✨Tucking
🗓️ Monday, August 25, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
Email tp-marketing@outontheshelf.com to join virtually
✨ Binding
🗓️ Friday, August 22, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
✨Tucking
🗓️ Monday, August 25, 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Hive Health Services (77 Westmount Rd, Suite 110, Guelph),
Email tp-marketing@outontheshelf.com to join virtually
Celebrating 20 years of Out on the Shelf! 🥳🎉🎊
On August 16th, 2005, Out on the Shelf officially opened its doors. ✨
Did you know 💬
Out on the Shelf and Guelph Pride stems from the University of Guelph Homophile Association (UGHA), known today as Guelph Queer Equality (GQE).
On August 16th, 2005, Out on the Shelf officially opened its doors. ✨
Did you know 💬
Out on the Shelf and Guelph Pride stems from the University of Guelph Homophile Association (UGHA), known today as Guelph Queer Equality (GQE).
August 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Celebrating 20 years of Out on the Shelf! 🥳🎉🎊
On August 16th, 2005, Out on the Shelf officially opened its doors. ✨
Did you know 💬
Out on the Shelf and Guelph Pride stems from the University of Guelph Homophile Association (UGHA), known today as Guelph Queer Equality (GQE).
On August 16th, 2005, Out on the Shelf officially opened its doors. ✨
Did you know 💬
Out on the Shelf and Guelph Pride stems from the University of Guelph Homophile Association (UGHA), known today as Guelph Queer Equality (GQE).
Reposted by Out on the Shelf and Guelph Pride
July 23: In this virtual session Shailja Jain, Professor & Coordinator, School of Early Childhood, George Brown College, will explore practical strategies and inclusive practices to support gender diversity and #2SLGBTQ+ #inclusion in #earlychildhood settings.
www.oise.utoronto.ca/atkinson/eve...
www.oise.utoronto.ca/atkinson/eve...
July 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
July 23: In this virtual session Shailja Jain, Professor & Coordinator, School of Early Childhood, George Brown College, will explore practical strategies and inclusive practices to support gender diversity and #2SLGBTQ+ #inclusion in #earlychildhood settings.
www.oise.utoronto.ca/atkinson/eve...
www.oise.utoronto.ca/atkinson/eve...
You’re invited to Marley’s Market, a Marley Yott Legacy Project Fundraiser! Join us for an afternoon with vendors, live music, and a silent auction! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
📆 When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 12pm - 4pm
📍 Where: 42 Carden Street, Guelph
We hope to see you there! 🩵🩷🤍
📆 When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 12pm - 4pm
📍 Where: 42 Carden Street, Guelph
We hope to see you there! 🩵🩷🤍
June 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You’re invited to Marley’s Market, a Marley Yott Legacy Project Fundraiser! Join us for an afternoon with vendors, live music, and a silent auction! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
📆 When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 12pm - 4pm
📍 Where: 42 Carden Street, Guelph
We hope to see you there! 🩵🩷🤍
📆 When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 12pm - 4pm
📍 Where: 42 Carden Street, Guelph
We hope to see you there! 🩵🩷🤍
On June 28, 1969, Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York was raided by the police.
For five nights, queer people took to the streets, protesting the injustice—demanding equal rights.
Stonewall was years in the making. It was a response to decades of protests, and organizing by queer communities.
For five nights, queer people took to the streets, protesting the injustice—demanding equal rights.
Stonewall was years in the making. It was a response to decades of protests, and organizing by queer communities.
June 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On June 28, 1969, Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York was raided by the police.
For five nights, queer people took to the streets, protesting the injustice—demanding equal rights.
Stonewall was years in the making. It was a response to decades of protests, and organizing by queer communities.
For five nights, queer people took to the streets, protesting the injustice—demanding equal rights.
Stonewall was years in the making. It was a response to decades of protests, and organizing by queer communities.
Join us Sunday, June 29 from 12:30-1:30pm for our Family Drop-In where we will be exploring clay!
All materials provided
Out on the Shelf Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden St., Guelph
#guelph #guelphevents
All materials provided
Out on the Shelf Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden St., Guelph
#guelph #guelphevents
June 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Join us Sunday, June 29 from 12:30-1:30pm for our Family Drop-In where we will be exploring clay!
All materials provided
Out on the Shelf Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden St., Guelph
#guelph #guelphevents
All materials provided
Out on the Shelf Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden St., Guelph
#guelph #guelphevents
Join us for an educational workshop on nourishing your body while on HRT! 🏳️⚧️🌞
✨When: Tuesday June 24th, from 6pm-7pm
✨Where: 42 Carden Street (2nd Floor), Guelph
✨No registration required.
You are also welcome to join us virtually! Please email Kate at kholton@guelphchc.ca for the zoom link.
✨When: Tuesday June 24th, from 6pm-7pm
✨Where: 42 Carden Street (2nd Floor), Guelph
✨No registration required.
You are also welcome to join us virtually! Please email Kate at kholton@guelphchc.ca for the zoom link.
June 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Join us for an educational workshop on nourishing your body while on HRT! 🏳️⚧️🌞
✨When: Tuesday June 24th, from 6pm-7pm
✨Where: 42 Carden Street (2nd Floor), Guelph
✨No registration required.
You are also welcome to join us virtually! Please email Kate at kholton@guelphchc.ca for the zoom link.
✨When: Tuesday June 24th, from 6pm-7pm
✨Where: 42 Carden Street (2nd Floor), Guelph
✨No registration required.
You are also welcome to join us virtually! Please email Kate at kholton@guelphchc.ca for the zoom link.