Our Collection

Discover our Books, Movies, Magazines and Come Hang Out!


Discover Your Safe Haven: Guelph – Wellington’s Vibrant Queer Library & Resource Hub!

At Out on the Shelf, our collection is a treasure trove of diverse voices and stories. We proudly showcase a wide range of books, resources, and materials that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Each item is carefully selected to promote understanding, acceptance, and joy. Dive into our vibrant selection, where every story matters and every voice is heard! Explore, learn, and connect with us!

Use the space to be a home away from home where you can be surrounded by other 2SLGBTQ+ identifying individuals and form connection in the community.

Click here to browse the collection!

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Location and Operating Hours

10C, Second floor, 42 carden st. guelph, on, n1h 3a2

Operating Hours

Please be sure to double check our Instagram @ootslibrary for any sudden closures or schedule changes.

Monday: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: Closed **

*Note Out on the Shelf is closed from December 23 – January 3 annually.
** Some regular programming is held on Sundays, please check our programming page.

Know Before You Go

Out on the Shelf prohibits discrimination and harassment and protects the right to be free of hate activity based on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, dis/ability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, appearance, mode of dress, HIV status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), level of literacy, marital status, place of origin, membership in a union or staff association, political affiliation, race, receipt of public assistance, record of offenses except where it relates to a bona fide qualification because of the nature of the placement, sex, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristics by or within the organization.