Check out our Events Calendar!
Hosting an 2SLGBTQIA+ event? Submit your event here: https://www.outontheshelf.com/events-submission/
Discover Our Regular Programming
Out on the Shelf runs monthly programming through our incredible volunteers, staff, and collaborations.
Please check our Instagram or BlueSky for any changes or cancellations.
Many of our programs are run based on volunteer availability.
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*Please note Out on the Shelf is closed December 23 – January 3 annually and no programs will run during this time.

Transcendence Families in Transition
Date: Every Monday
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: OOTS Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden. St., Guelph
Registration Required: Click Here

In-Person Trans Drop in
Ages 13+
Date: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Time: Tuesday 11:00 am – 2:00pm, Thursday 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: OOTS Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden St., Guelph

Virtual Trans Drop-in
Ages 13+
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Virtual
Contact: tp-supervisor@outontheshelf.com

Transcendence Exploratory Gender Group
Date: Every Friday
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Virtual
Registration Required: Click Here

Youth Group
Ages 13 – 18
Date: Temporarily Postponed
Time: N/A
Where: N/A

In-Person Gaymes Night
Ages 13+
Date: First Sunday of Every month
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: OOTS Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden. St., Guelph

Rainbow Crafters
Ages 13+
Date: Second Monday of every month
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: OOTS Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden St., Guelph

Virtual Gaymes Night
Ages 13+
Date: Third Wednesday of every month
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: Virtual

Family Story Time & Drop – In
Ages 0 – 12 *with adult
In Partnership with Array Books
Date: Last Sunday of every month
Time: 12:30- 1:30 pm
Where: OOTS Library, Second Floor, 42 Carden. St., Guelph
Contact: tp-rural@outontheshelf.com
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.
Are you interested in facilitating a program?
Volunteer With Us!
We are currently recruiting volunteers for the following programs:
+ Women’s Social
+ Men’s Social
+ Book Club
+ Family Story Time
+ Queer Teen Social
+ Centre Wellington Gathering
+ Open to suggestions of new programs!
If you or someone you know is interested in facilitating a program, please visit our volunteer page and note this in your application or send an email to chair@outontheshelf.com and vicechair@outontheshelf. com