Ottawa Trans Library

Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Welcome to Music Nights at the Ottawa Trans Library!
Meeting biweekly on Tuesdays, the Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam is an incubator for trans* and queer music-makers. Know any single tune? You’re welcome to join! Even if it’s just Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. This musical evening provides a nurturing atmosphere for amateur musicians to gather, play, explore and learn together. Hope to see you there!
Please note. This evening is devoted to making music. Please respect the musicians and the goals behind this initiative. Do not come to the library on Tuesday evenings to borrow books, or meet and chat with your friends.

Board Game Night
2026-04-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | ON
Board game night at the library!
Come play games with fellow patrons in the library on the first and third Thursdays of each month. We have a collection of games to play or bring your own. Game night runs between 6 and 9 pm.

Collaborative zine making night at the OTL
2026-04-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3C8, Canada
Come work on zines with us as we work on the next issue of The Dragon Flyer, the Ottawa Trans Library’s community zine. Write, draw, scan, cut, and paste with us on our community zine or your own project, or just come hang out with us. We are collecting stories, jokes, poems, art, and more from the trans and non-binary community in Ottawa and our friends and families.
The zine workshop is a collaborative event to discuss, share, and work on zines together.
Come tell your story.We will provide paper, templates, and whatever art supplies we have. No experience necessary. All ages welcome, children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Masking the day of the event is encouraged. Accessibility note: There are two stairs at the door entrance. We have a ramp we can bring out for the door on request. There’s a washroom but it’s not large enough for many mobility devices.

Poetry Night
2026-04-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | ON
An informal evening of poetry reading and discussion. No mic, no stage! Share poems you have discovered or ones you have written in a casual atmosphere of poetry appreciation. Meeting on the first Saturday of the month at 5:30.

Parents' Coffee Hour
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3C8, Canada
Are you the parent of a trans kid? Do you want to hang out and meet other parents? Join us for conversation and coffee at the Ottawa Trans Library! All are welcome, and no registration is required.
This will be a recurring event, so if you can’t make it to this one you might be able to make it to the next one.

Youth Group
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | ON
Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group | Join us on the 4th Thursday of each Month, 6pm to 8pm. Open to ages 14 to 19

Magic the Gathering - Commander Night
2026-04-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-20 17:00 - 20:00 | ON
Join us at the Ottawa Trans Library for an evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander! This is a laid-back, cozy space for players to relax, play, and connect. Whether your experienced or still learning the ropes, bring your own deck and enjoy some fun, casual games in a welcoming community atmosphere.
RSVP HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/magic-the-gathering-commander-night

Nonbinary Social/Crafternoon
2026-04-26 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Ottawa Trans Library, 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3C8, Canada
When: Last Sunday of the month from 2-5 pm
What to expect: Non-binary people and friends hanging out and crafting. We have supplies for making bracelets, folding origami, colored beads, embroidery floss, and plastic lace. Volunteer coordinators will be wearing name tags and can help answer any questions you might have.
If you would like an idea of what the event space looks like, check out our recent pics in the gallery.
What to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome, also.
