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SUMMARY:Parents' Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/parents-coffee-hour-6-2/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250426T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T173210Z
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SUMMARY:Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Music Nights at the Ottawa Trans Library! \nMeeting 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! \nPlease 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/music-at-the-otl-2/2025-08-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250802T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250802T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250428T123344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T123346Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/poetry-night-2/2025-08-02/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250716T215724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T215724Z
UID:10001851-1753639200-1753646400@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Zine/Art Launch
DESCRIPTION:A Piece of Heritage: A Commonplace Zine of Death and Rebirth. Zine/Art Launch: Ottawa Trans Library\, July 27th 2025 6:00-8:00pm
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/zine-art-launch/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250720T200512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T200514Z
UID:10001090-1753624800-1753635600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social/Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:When: Last Sunday of the month from 2-5 pm \nWhat 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. \nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \nWhat to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome\, also.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/nonbinary-social-crafting-night-2-2-2-2/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250722T165107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T165202Z
UID:10001567-1753210800-1753218000@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Music Nights at the Ottawa Trans Library! \nMeeting 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! \nPlease 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/music-at-the-otl-2-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250716T215420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T215449Z
UID:10001850-1752922800-1752940800@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:West Side Pride
DESCRIPTION:West Side Pride. ‘The Pride Festival for the West Side of Ottawa and the surrounding regions.’ Saturday\, July 19th 11 to 4 pm. Alexander Grove Park\, Warner Colpitts Lane\, Stittsvile.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/west-side-pride/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20241216T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T221433Z
UID:10000358-1752174000-1752181200@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Parents' Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/parents-coffee-hour-6-2/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250426T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T173210Z
UID:10001566-1752001200-1752008400@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Music Nights at the Ottawa Trans Library! \nMeeting 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! \nPlease 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/music-at-the-otl-2/2025-07-08/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250428T123344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T123346Z
UID:10001443-1751736600-1751743800@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/poetry-night-2/2025-07-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250516T220534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T220535Z
UID:10001692-1751724000-1751734800@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Collaborative zine making night at the OTL
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe zine workshop is a collaborative event to discuss\, share\, and work on zines together. \nCome 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. \nMasking 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/collaborative-zine-making-night-at-the-otl-2-2-3-3-2/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250701T135015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T135145Z
UID:10001790-1751565600-1751576400@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Book launch: Transference by Eli Howey & Zanette Singh
DESCRIPTION:The OTL is hosting a book launch July 3rd from 6 to 9 pm featuring out of town queer art punks Zannete Singh & Eli Howey celebrating the release of their new art book Transference! The launch will feature artist talks from the creators speaking about their process. The talk\, moderated by OTL librarian Lain\, will start about an hour into the event\, and will be followed by a chance to ask questions. \nBooks will be available for purchase along with prints and art objects. All proceeds will go towards supporting the duo’s artist initiative Terrarium studio in Tkaronto\, which provides studio arts residencies for trans\, two spirit and gender non-conforming artists. \nAbout the book: Transference brings together over 5 years of artistic research to present collective knowledge within the trans* and two-spirit community\, addressing existential topics of authenticity\, freedom\, choice\, death\, freewill\, guilt and meaning. Transference is the 132 page\, full-colour art book cataloguing this process\, including artwork\, essay transcriptions and critical essays to further delve into the experiment. \nMore info about the authors can be found at the event link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/art-book-launch-transference-by-eli-howey-and-zanette-singh You may also indicate your interest in attending\, as the OTL capacity is around 25.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/book-launch-transference-by-eli-howey-zanette-singh/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20241208T193343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T193718Z
UID:10001164-1750600800-1750611600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social/Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:When: Last Sunday of the month from 2-5 pm \nWhat 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. \nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \nWhat to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome\, also.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/nonbinary-social-crafting-night-2-2-2/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250411T165045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T165045Z
UID:10001502-1750442400-1750449600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community? Drop into the OTL’s Youth Group on the third Friday of the month between 6pm-8pm to make some new friends and learn more about our community. Meetings are casual and drop in\, so you can stay for as long or as little as you’d like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We hope to see you sometime!
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250516T221239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T221240Z
UID:10000593-1750356000-1750366800@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Board Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Board Game Night! You can check out or current selection of games here\, or bring your own. \nFeel free to bring snacks or drinks. \nIf you have questions / comments / concerns\, go ahead and contact us.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/board-game-night-21-2-3/2025-06-19/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20241216T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T221433Z
UID:10000357-1749754800-1749762000@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Parents' Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/parents-coffee-hour-6-2/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250426T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T173210Z
UID:10001564-1749582000-1749589200@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Music Nights at the Ottawa Trans Library! \nMeeting 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! \nPlease 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/music-at-the-otl-2/2025-06-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250428T123344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T123346Z
UID:10001442-1749317400-1749324600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/poetry-night-2/2025-06-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250516T220534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T220535Z
UID:10001256-1749304800-1749315600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Collaborative zine making night at the OTL
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe zine workshop is a collaborative event to discuss\, share\, and work on zines together. \nCome 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. \nMasking 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/collaborative-zine-making-night-at-the-otl-2-2-3-3-2/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250426T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T173210Z
UID:10001563-1748372400-1748379600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Music Nights at the Ottawa Trans Library! \nMeeting 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! \nPlease 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/music-at-the-otl-2/2025-05-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20241208T193343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T193718Z
UID:10001088-1748181600-1748192400@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social/Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:When: Last Sunday of the month from 2-5 pm \nWhat 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. \nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \nWhat to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome\, also.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/nonbinary-social-crafting-night-2-2-2/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250411T165045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T165045Z
UID:10001501-1747418400-1747425600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community? Drop into the OTL’s Youth Group on the third Friday of the month between 6pm-8pm to make some new friends and learn more about our community. Meetings are casual and drop in\, so you can stay for as long or as little as you’d like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We hope to see you sometime!
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250426T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T173210Z
UID:10001562-1747162800-1747170000@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Music Nights at the Ottawa Trans Library! \nMeeting 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! \nPlease 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/music-at-the-otl-2/2025-05-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20241216T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T221433Z
UID:10001738-1746730800-1746738000@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Parents' Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/parents-coffee-hour-6-2/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20240501T150556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T150734Z
UID:10000592-1746727200-1746738000@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Board Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Board Game Night! You can check out or current selection of games here\, or bring your own. \nFeel free to bring snacks or drinks. \nIf you have questions / comments / concerns\, go ahead and contact us.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/board-game-night-21-2/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250428T123344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T123346Z
UID:10001441-1746293400-1746300600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/poetry-night-2/2025-05-03/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250301T175916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T180718Z
UID:10001255-1746280800-1746291600@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Collaborative zine making night at the OTL
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe zine workshop is a collaborative event to discuss\, share\, and work on zines together. \nCome 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. \nMasking 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/collaborative-zine-making-night-at-the-otl-2-2-3-3/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20250426T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T173210Z
UID:10001439-1745953200-1745960400@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Music Nights at the Ottawa Trans Library! \nMeeting 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! \nPlease 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.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/music-at-the-otl-2/2025-04-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20241208T193343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T193718Z
UID:10001087-1745762400-1745773200@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social/Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:When: Last Sunday of the month from 2-5 pm \nWhat 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. \nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \nWhat to bring: You don’t need to bring anything. You are welcome to bring your own crafting materials. Food and drink is welcome\, also.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/nonbinary-social-crafting-night-2-2-2/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135056
CREATED:20240501T150556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T150734Z
UID:10000591-1745517600-1745528400@ottawatranslibrary.ca
SUMMARY:Board Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Board Game Night! You can check out or current selection of games here\, or bring your own. \nFeel free to bring snacks or drinks. \nIf you have questions / comments / concerns\, go ahead and contact us.
URL:https://ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/board-game-night-21-2/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 3C8\, Canada
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