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
https://linktr.ee/ootslibrary
www.guelphpride.com
www.outontheshelf.com
https://linktr.ee/ootslibrary
www.guelphpride.com
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).
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.
🌈✨ Celebrate, connect, and thrive at Pride in the Park — a community event honouring love, identity, and support for our vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ family! 💖🌳
🎉 Kick off the day with a 10AM parade full of joy and color, followed by a powerful opening workshop with Sound of the Drum!
#GuelphPride
🎉 Kick off the day with a 10AM parade full of joy and color, followed by a powerful opening workshop with Sound of the Drum!
#GuelphPride
June 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🌈✨ Celebrate, connect, and thrive at Pride in the Park — a community event honouring love, identity, and support for our vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ family! 💖🌳
🎉 Kick off the day with a 10AM parade full of joy and color, followed by a powerful opening workshop with Sound of the Drum!
#GuelphPride
🎉 Kick off the day with a 10AM parade full of joy and color, followed by a powerful opening workshop with Sound of the Drum!
#GuelphPride
June 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️What's on This Week 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Monday, June 9 - Sunday, June 13
🗓️Don't forget to check out our events calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events/ for more !
🌈If you have a 2SLGBTQIA+ community event coming up submit it to our calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events-submi...
#Guelph #QueerGuelph
Monday, June 9 - Sunday, June 13
🗓️Don't forget to check out our events calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events/ for more !
🌈If you have a 2SLGBTQIA+ community event coming up submit it to our calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events-submi...
#Guelph #QueerGuelph
June 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️What's on This Week 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Monday, June 9 - Sunday, June 13
🗓️Don't forget to check out our events calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events/ for more !
🌈If you have a 2SLGBTQIA+ community event coming up submit it to our calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events-submi...
#Guelph #QueerGuelph
Monday, June 9 - Sunday, June 13
🗓️Don't forget to check out our events calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events/ for more !
🌈If you have a 2SLGBTQIA+ community event coming up submit it to our calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events-submi...
#Guelph #QueerGuelph
We’ve got so many amazing local events happening throughout the weeks of June 5th - 14th!
Find events happening today and this weekend below, come celebrate with your community!
Let’s show up, show out, and spread the love!
As always, check out outontheshelf.com/events for more!
Find events happening today and this weekend below, come celebrate with your community!
Let’s show up, show out, and spread the love!
As always, check out outontheshelf.com/events for more!
June 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We’ve got so many amazing local events happening throughout the weeks of June 5th - 14th!
Find events happening today and this weekend below, come celebrate with your community!
Let’s show up, show out, and spread the love!
As always, check out outontheshelf.com/events for more!
Find events happening today and this weekend below, come celebrate with your community!
Let’s show up, show out, and spread the love!
As always, check out outontheshelf.com/events for more!
From 11am to 2pm, players of ALL ages are welcome to join us!
From 3pm to 6pm, we invite all of our 19+ friends to join us for a series of multiple one shots being run at the same time be different, amazing DMs 🐉
You can register early here, bit.ly/446KtET! We will be also be accepting walk-ins.
From 3pm to 6pm, we invite all of our 19+ friends to join us for a series of multiple one shots being run at the same time be different, amazing DMs 🐉
You can register early here, bit.ly/446KtET! We will be also be accepting walk-ins.
June 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
From 11am to 2pm, players of ALL ages are welcome to join us!
From 3pm to 6pm, we invite all of our 19+ friends to join us for a series of multiple one shots being run at the same time be different, amazing DMs 🐉
You can register early here, bit.ly/446KtET! We will be also be accepting walk-ins.
From 3pm to 6pm, we invite all of our 19+ friends to join us for a series of multiple one shots being run at the same time be different, amazing DMs 🐉
You can register early here, bit.ly/446KtET! We will be also be accepting walk-ins.
🎭🌈 Get weird, wild, and wonderfully you at QUEERDOS — this Pride, join us for a boundary-pushing night of performance art, drag, music, and much more—where weird is wonderful and every identity shines.
📅 Sunday, June 8th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Which Craft - 91 Wyndham St N
#GuelphPride
📅 Sunday, June 8th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Which Craft - 91 Wyndham St N
#GuelphPride
June 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🎭🌈 Get weird, wild, and wonderfully you at QUEERDOS — this Pride, join us for a boundary-pushing night of performance art, drag, music, and much more—where weird is wonderful and every identity shines.
📅 Sunday, June 8th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Which Craft - 91 Wyndham St N
#GuelphPride
📅 Sunday, June 8th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Which Craft - 91 Wyndham St N
#GuelphPride
🌈✨ Come out and get crafty with us! 🧁🎨
Join us for Cupcakes & Crafts — a colorful celebration of creativity, community, and Pride!
Enjoy sweet treats, make something fabulous, and show your true colors 💖
📍Guelph General Hospital Cafeteria, 115 Delhi St, Guelph, ON N1E 4J4
📅 June 13th, 12:00pm
Join us for Cupcakes & Crafts — a colorful celebration of creativity, community, and Pride!
Enjoy sweet treats, make something fabulous, and show your true colors 💖
📍Guelph General Hospital Cafeteria, 115 Delhi St, Guelph, ON N1E 4J4
📅 June 13th, 12:00pm
June 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🌈✨ Come out and get crafty with us! 🧁🎨
Join us for Cupcakes & Crafts — a colorful celebration of creativity, community, and Pride!
Enjoy sweet treats, make something fabulous, and show your true colors 💖
📍Guelph General Hospital Cafeteria, 115 Delhi St, Guelph, ON N1E 4J4
📅 June 13th, 12:00pm
Join us for Cupcakes & Crafts — a colorful celebration of creativity, community, and Pride!
Enjoy sweet treats, make something fabulous, and show your true colors 💖
📍Guelph General Hospital Cafeteria, 115 Delhi St, Guelph, ON N1E 4J4
📅 June 13th, 12:00pm
Join us for a night of queer country line dancing with Bolo Tie Line & Giddy Up—where the boots are high, the vibes are higher, and the fringe never ends. 💃🏽🕺🏿
🐄 Dress Code: Barnyard Garb — think animal print, fringe, gingham, and all your countrified queer best.
RSVP here, bit.ly/3ZIsJOp 🏳️🌈
🐄 Dress Code: Barnyard Garb — think animal print, fringe, gingham, and all your countrified queer best.
RSVP here, bit.ly/3ZIsJOp 🏳️🌈
May 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Join us for a night of queer country line dancing with Bolo Tie Line & Giddy Up—where the boots are high, the vibes are higher, and the fringe never ends. 💃🏽🕺🏿
🐄 Dress Code: Barnyard Garb — think animal print, fringe, gingham, and all your countrified queer best.
RSVP here, bit.ly/3ZIsJOp 🏳️🌈
🐄 Dress Code: Barnyard Garb — think animal print, fringe, gingham, and all your countrified queer best.
RSVP here, bit.ly/3ZIsJOp 🏳️🌈
BIPOC Healing Night: unwind, unlearn, and uplift.
Join us for a night of deep rest, collective healing, and revolutionary joy for Black queer and BIPOC folks featuring the inspiring documentary Kiki (2016). 🎥🏳️🌈
Please RSVP here, bit.ly/3Z7U1xF 💗
Join us for a night of deep rest, collective healing, and revolutionary joy for Black queer and BIPOC folks featuring the inspiring documentary Kiki (2016). 🎥🏳️🌈
Please RSVP here, bit.ly/3Z7U1xF 💗
May 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
BIPOC Healing Night: unwind, unlearn, and uplift.
Join us for a night of deep rest, collective healing, and revolutionary joy for Black queer and BIPOC folks featuring the inspiring documentary Kiki (2016). 🎥🏳️🌈
Please RSVP here, bit.ly/3Z7U1xF 💗
Join us for a night of deep rest, collective healing, and revolutionary joy for Black queer and BIPOC folks featuring the inspiring documentary Kiki (2016). 🎥🏳️🌈
Please RSVP here, bit.ly/3Z7U1xF 💗
💪🌈 Empower yourself this Pride with a Self-Defence Class hosted by Kazoku Martial Arts Center & Transcendence Project.
A space to build strength, confidence, and community. Learn practical skills to protect yourself and others while honouring your right to feel safe. 🏳️🌈✊
RSVP here, bit.ly/4jmEWPW
A space to build strength, confidence, and community. Learn practical skills to protect yourself and others while honouring your right to feel safe. 🏳️🌈✊
RSVP here, bit.ly/4jmEWPW
May 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
💪🌈 Empower yourself this Pride with a Self-Defence Class hosted by Kazoku Martial Arts Center & Transcendence Project.
A space to build strength, confidence, and community. Learn practical skills to protect yourself and others while honouring your right to feel safe. 🏳️🌈✊
RSVP here, bit.ly/4jmEWPW
A space to build strength, confidence, and community. Learn practical skills to protect yourself and others while honouring your right to feel safe. 🏳️🌈✊
RSVP here, bit.ly/4jmEWPW
🎳🌈 Roll With Pride!
Celebrate Pride with a little sunshine, community, and some friendly competition at our Pride Lawn Bowling Night!
🎉 Learn the basics with a quick intro, then stick around to play, laugh, and connect on the green. No experience needed — just bring yourself and your pride! 💖🌿
Celebrate Pride with a little sunshine, community, and some friendly competition at our Pride Lawn Bowling Night!
🎉 Learn the basics with a quick intro, then stick around to play, laugh, and connect on the green. No experience needed — just bring yourself and your pride! 💖🌿
May 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🎳🌈 Roll With Pride!
Celebrate Pride with a little sunshine, community, and some friendly competition at our Pride Lawn Bowling Night!
🎉 Learn the basics with a quick intro, then stick around to play, laugh, and connect on the green. No experience needed — just bring yourself and your pride! 💖🌿
Celebrate Pride with a little sunshine, community, and some friendly competition at our Pride Lawn Bowling Night!
🎉 Learn the basics with a quick intro, then stick around to play, laugh, and connect on the green. No experience needed — just bring yourself and your pride! 💖🌿
Join us for a vibrant Pride Art Show, running all month long (June 1–30), showcasing powerful works that highlight the diverse voices and visions within our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 🖼️✨
Don’t miss our reception on June 7th! Come connect, reflect, and honour identity in all its beautiful forms. 💖
Don’t miss our reception on June 7th! Come connect, reflect, and honour identity in all its beautiful forms. 💖
May 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Join us for a vibrant Pride Art Show, running all month long (June 1–30), showcasing powerful works that highlight the diverse voices and visions within our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 🖼️✨
Don’t miss our reception on June 7th! Come connect, reflect, and honour identity in all its beautiful forms. 💖
Don’t miss our reception on June 7th! Come connect, reflect, and honour identity in all its beautiful forms. 💖
Celebrate Pride with paws and pride at our Puppy Parade!
Join us for a joyful stroll with our furry friends as we honour love, community, and the unconditional support of our four-legged companions. All are welcome! 🐶❤️
📅 Saturday, June 7th 1pm-2:30pm
📍 York Road Park - 85 York Rd
#GuelphPride
Join us for a joyful stroll with our furry friends as we honour love, community, and the unconditional support of our four-legged companions. All are welcome! 🐶❤️
📅 Saturday, June 7th 1pm-2:30pm
📍 York Road Park - 85 York Rd
#GuelphPride
May 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Celebrate Pride with paws and pride at our Puppy Parade!
Join us for a joyful stroll with our furry friends as we honour love, community, and the unconditional support of our four-legged companions. All are welcome! 🐶❤️
📅 Saturday, June 7th 1pm-2:30pm
📍 York Road Park - 85 York Rd
#GuelphPride
Join us for a joyful stroll with our furry friends as we honour love, community, and the unconditional support of our four-legged companions. All are welcome! 🐶❤️
📅 Saturday, June 7th 1pm-2:30pm
📍 York Road Park - 85 York Rd
#GuelphPride
🌈✨ Celebrate Pride with confidence! Join us for an empowering Makeup Masterclass with the incredible Mya & Riley — learn techniques for facial feminization and masculinization in a supportive, inclusive space.💄💋
RSVP below!
Facial Feminization: bit.ly/44RoSlH
Facial Masculinization: bit.ly/4kpuI2o
RSVP below!
Facial Feminization: bit.ly/44RoSlH
Facial Masculinization: bit.ly/4kpuI2o
May 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🌈✨ Celebrate Pride with confidence! Join us for an empowering Makeup Masterclass with the incredible Mya & Riley — learn techniques for facial feminization and masculinization in a supportive, inclusive space.💄💋
RSVP below!
Facial Feminization: bit.ly/44RoSlH
Facial Masculinization: bit.ly/4kpuI2o
RSVP below!
Facial Feminization: bit.ly/44RoSlH
Facial Masculinization: bit.ly/4kpuI2o
It's finally here! We’re kicking off Summer Pride with not one, but TWO flag raisings!
Join us as we raise the Pride flag high at Guelph City Hall and Guelph General Hospital to celebrate love, inclusion, and the start of an amazing week of community events. 🏳️🌈☀️
#PrideWeek #GuelphPride
Join us as we raise the Pride flag high at Guelph City Hall and Guelph General Hospital to celebrate love, inclusion, and the start of an amazing week of community events. 🏳️🌈☀️
#PrideWeek #GuelphPride
May 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It's finally here! We’re kicking off Summer Pride with not one, but TWO flag raisings!
Join us as we raise the Pride flag high at Guelph City Hall and Guelph General Hospital to celebrate love, inclusion, and the start of an amazing week of community events. 🏳️🌈☀️
#PrideWeek #GuelphPride
Join us as we raise the Pride flag high at Guelph City Hall and Guelph General Hospital to celebrate love, inclusion, and the start of an amazing week of community events. 🏳️🌈☀️
#PrideWeek #GuelphPride
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️What's on This Week 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Monday, May 26 - Sunday, June 1
🗓️Don't forget to check out our events calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events/ for more !
🌈If you have a 2SLGBTQIA+ community event coming up submit it to our calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events-submi...
#Guelph #QueerGuelph
Monday, May 26 - Sunday, June 1
🗓️Don't forget to check out our events calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events/ for more !
🌈If you have a 2SLGBTQIA+ community event coming up submit it to our calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events-submi...
#Guelph #QueerGuelph
May 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️What's on This Week 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Monday, May 26 - Sunday, June 1
🗓️Don't forget to check out our events calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events/ for more !
🌈If you have a 2SLGBTQIA+ community event coming up submit it to our calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events-submi...
#Guelph #QueerGuelph
Monday, May 26 - Sunday, June 1
🗓️Don't forget to check out our events calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events/ for more !
🌈If you have a 2SLGBTQIA+ community event coming up submit it to our calendar at www.outontheshelf.com/events-submi...
#Guelph #QueerGuelph