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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T173000
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UID:10005907-1792776600-1792785600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Soup Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the last friday of the month for soup night at the Ottawa Trans Library!  We will be providing a Soup or two\, along limited amount of bowls and utensils.We encourage community members to bring their own soups\, snacks\, breads\, utensils\, bowls\, to-go containers\, and more to share.  \n\n\n\nPlease bring a full ingredient list for any food you wish to provide.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/soup-night-4/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165821Z
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003710-1792692000-1792699200@maxottawa.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 OTL’s Youth Group 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 would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T172713Z
CREATED:20261012T172710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T172713Z
UID:10005901-1792342800-1792357200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Transmasc Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:👻👻 it’s time for another craft night 🎃🎃 \n\n\n\ncome work on your halloween costumes\, zines\, knitting projects\, or another DIY projects that’s been sitting there for too long at the trans library on sunday\, october 18th!drop by anytime between 5 and 9 🧟‍♂️🧟
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transmasc-craft-night/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T180611Z
CREATED:20260907T180605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T180611Z
UID:10005699-1791991800-1791997200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:TRANSplants
DESCRIPTION:Peer support group for trans people from the USA who are currently living in Canada. \n\n\n\nDid you flee the USA to escape persecution by its rising fascist regime? \n\n\n\nDo you need help connecting with housing\, healthcare\, or immigration resources? \n\n\n\nAre you having a hard time processing ongoing news from the USA? \n\n\n\nAre you struggling with loneliness\, overwhelm\, homesickness\, survivor’s guilt\, or culture shock? \n\n\n\nYou are not alone! \n\n\n\nVisit the Ottawa Trans Library on a Wednesday evening to browse community resources and check out our TRANSplants peer support group.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transplants/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T180611Z
CREATED:20260907T180605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T180611Z
UID:10005698-1791387000-1791392400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:TRANSplants
DESCRIPTION:Peer support group for trans people from the USA who are currently living in Canada. \n\n\n\nDid you flee the USA to escape persecution by its rising fascist regime? \n\n\n\nDo you need help connecting with housing\, healthcare\, or immigration resources? \n\n\n\nAre you having a hard time processing ongoing news from the USA? \n\n\n\nAre you struggling with loneliness\, overwhelm\, homesickness\, survivor’s guilt\, or culture shock? \n\n\n\nYou are not alone! \n\n\n\nVisit the Ottawa Trans Library on a Wednesday evening to browse community resources and check out our TRANSplants peer support group.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transplants/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T180611Z
CREATED:20260907T180605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T180611Z
UID:10005697-1790782200-1790787600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:TRANSplants
DESCRIPTION:Peer support group for trans people from the USA who are currently living in Canada. \n\n\n\nDid you flee the USA to escape persecution by its rising fascist regime? \n\n\n\nDo you need help connecting with housing\, healthcare\, or immigration resources? \n\n\n\nAre you having a hard time processing ongoing news from the USA? \n\n\n\nAre you struggling with loneliness\, overwhelm\, homesickness\, survivor’s guilt\, or culture shock? \n\n\n\nYou are not alone! \n\n\n\nVisit the Ottawa Trans Library on a Wednesday evening to browse community resources and check out our TRANSplants peer support group.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transplants/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165821Z
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003709-1790272800-1790280000@maxottawa.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 OTL’s Youth Group 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 would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T180611Z
CREATED:20260907T180605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T180611Z
UID:10005696-1790177400-1790182800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:TRANSplants
DESCRIPTION:Peer support group for trans people from the USA who are currently living in Canada. \n\n\n\nDid you flee the USA to escape persecution by its rising fascist regime? \n\n\n\nDo you need help connecting with housing\, healthcare\, or immigration resources? \n\n\n\nAre you having a hard time processing ongoing news from the USA? \n\n\n\nAre you struggling with loneliness\, overwhelm\, homesickness\, survivor’s guilt\, or culture shock? \n\n\n\nYou are not alone! \n\n\n\nVisit the Ottawa Trans Library on a Wednesday evening to browse community resources and check out our TRANSplants peer support group.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transplants/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260907T181635Z
CREATED:20260907T181631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T181635Z
UID:10005710-1789752600-1789759800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry Readings at the Ottawa Trans Library
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Readings at the Ottawa Trans Library! \n\n\n\nGwen Aube\, Rebecca Lawrence Lynch\, and Mona Gendron\, all in Ottawa to read you poetry! You specifically! \n\n\n\nPay what you can! Register online at the link below!!! \n\n\n\nDoors at 5:30PM \n\n\n\nReadings from 6:00 to 7:00PM \n\n\n\nPanel/Q&A from 7:00 to 7:30PM
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/poetry-readings-at-the-ottawa-trans-library/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20250915T182307Z
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003491-1788098400-1788109200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social and Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \n\n\n\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://maxottawa.ca/list/nonbinary-social-and-crafternoon/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165821Z
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003708-1787853600-1787860800@maxottawa.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 OTL’s Youth Group 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 would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20250915T182307Z
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003490-1785074400-1785085200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social and Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \n\n\n\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://maxottawa.ca/list/nonbinary-social-and-crafternoon/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165821Z
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003707-1784829600-1784836800@maxottawa.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 OTL’s Youth Group 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 would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T192936Z
CREATED:20260701T192930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T192936Z
UID:10005347-1783857600-1783872000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Mutual Aid Democratic Assembly
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to once again host the next session of the Ottawa Trans Mutual Aid Democratic Assembly on July 12\, noon to 4pm \n\n\n\nCome hear the first updates from those working groups established in session zero\, join one or more working groups directly at the session\, and help us choose a larger location for future meetings to accommodate everyone \n\n\n\nFill out their community input survey before July 12 to share your needs and skills by visiting this url: surveymonkey.ca/r/67F2V9T
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-mutual-aid-democratic-assembly/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T023009Z
CREATED:20251001T022958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T023009Z
UID:10003552-1783186200-1783193400@maxottawa.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://maxottawa.ca/list/poetry-night-2/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T192514Z
CREATED:20260701T192508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T192514Z
UID:10005346-1783101600-1783108800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Endless Journey Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:We are beyond thrilled to introduce our first art show of the year\, showcasing the talents of trans and gender diverse artists 🏳️‍⚧️ ✨ Come by the Ottawa Trans Library this July to check out Oreon’s exploration of his transness across different art mediums. Vernissage will be held at 6pm on Friday\, July 3rd\, there will be snacks! \n\n\n\nAbout the artist: \n\n\n\n“Oreon is a gender non-conforming multidisciplinary artist based in ‘Ottawa\,’ whose art is inspired by nature and their experiences as a queer immigrant from Colombia. He graduated in 2025 from NSCAD University with a BFA\, and minors in Illustration\, Ceramics\, and Art History. During his time there\, he developed a deep passion for art curation\, installation\, and community-event organization. \n\n\n\nHis art practice combines abstract imagery with figurative representation through the materializing of emotions with shapes and colours to better understand himself and the world around him. His work frequently merges the two-dimensional elements of illustration with the three-dimensional nature of ceramics sculpture. He leans towards cute aesthetics and approaches heavy topics with humour and lightheartedness\, bringing love to the unloved.” \n\n\n\nAbout this exhibition: \n\n\n\n“Endless Journey showcases Oreon’s journey of discovering his trans identity\, a revelation buried under layers of fear and denial\, slowly unveiled through layers of paint\, bright colours\, and clay. Mediums in the exhibition include large-scale oil paintings\, ceramics\, and illustrations. Themes of self-discovery\, healing\, and acceptance informed the making of the work\, as well as the desire to connect and build community with the world around him. In the vulnerable act of sharing one’s inner life\, Oreon hopes to help viewers feel less alone\, and to find the courage to be themselves in today’s political climate.”
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/endless-journey-vernissage/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20250915T182307Z
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003489-1782655200-1782666000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social and Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \n\n\n\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://maxottawa.ca/list/nonbinary-social-and-crafternoon/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165821Z
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003706-1782410400-1782417600@maxottawa.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 OTL’s Youth Group 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 would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T200120Z
CREATED:20260607T200110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T200120Z
UID:10005183-1781438400-1781452800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Trans Mutual Aid Session Zero
DESCRIPTION:Are you a trans person living in the Ottawa-Gatineau area? Interested in improving the material conditions for transgender people living here? Then join us on Sunday June 14th at noon at the Ottawa Trans Library for our first transgender mutual aid community general assembly! \n\n\n\nOur goal is to provide a space and a platform to achieve grassroots horizontal mutual aid by and for transgender people living in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Together\, we can collaborate to create community solidarity\, meet our collective needs\, and fight for a better future. \n\n\n\nWhat: Transgender Community-Led Mutual Aid AssemblyWho: Transgender People living in the Ottawa-Gatinea areaWhen: Sunday June 14th at 12-4 PMWhere: Ottawa Trans Library 1104 Somerset Street West \n\n\n\nInterested in our organizing framework? Get a sneak peak at our draft constitution here!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-mutual-aid-session-zero/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201824Z
CREATED:20260607T201802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T201824Z
UID:10005184-1781280000-1781287200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Five Fundays: Self-Expression Art Workshops
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 1: Dual Self Portraits \n\n\n\nFive Fundays of Self-Expression Art Workshops\, a series of five art workshops\, are relaxed\, beginner‑friendly art workshops where trans and queer folks can explore self‑expression through colour\, texture\, movement\, symbolism and play 🎨 \n\n\n\nFacilitated by local queer artist Can Grant at The Ottawa Trans Library (OTL) a safe community‑focused space. Each of the Five Workshops will provide basic art education\, simple prompts\, artistic materials\, and an opportunity to connect creatively with the community. No art experience needed—just curiosity\, creativity\, and respect for one another 🏳️‍⚧️. \n\n\n\nRegister through the link below to save your spot for one or more workshop dates.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/five-fundays-self-expression-art-workshops/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Can Grant":MAILTO:cangrant95@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T202112Z
CREATED:20260607T202110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T202112Z
UID:10005185-1781103600-1781118000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Job Search Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteer Charlie at the OTL for chats\, resources\, connections\, and advice about job searching and employment document writing such as resumes and cover letters. All work experience levels welcome.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/job-search-drop-in/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215618Z
CREATED:20260603T215557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T215618Z
UID:10005175-1780837200-1780844400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Tea for Tara Episode Five-Art & Activism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tea for Tara Episode Five – Art & Activism with special guest speaker from Toronto the incredible “Mikiki” in conversation with Dr. Cara Tierney. \n\n\n\nLive from the Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. W. \n\n\n\nFREE Admission. Live Audience Masked and provided. \n\n\n\nLimited Seating – Must Register on Eventbrite \n\n\n\nOr watch the live stream on the Ottawa trans Library Facebook and YouTube pages. \n\n\n\nMikiki is an artist and queer community health activist of Acadian/Mi’kmaq and Irish descent from Ktaqmkuk/Newfoundland\, Canada. Their work is grounded in over 30 years of experience in HIV/AIDS activism\, sexual health education\, and harm reduction. Mikiki has held frontline and governance roles across Canada\, including developing the country’s first sexual health promotion programming for gay men living with HIV. They have contributed to national and international research\, policy\, and training initiatives with organizations including Canadian AIDS Society\, Canadian Treatment Action Council\, and GNP+’s Beyond LIVING\, championing stigma reduction\, community care\, and autonomy. \n\n\n\nRaised in Tio’tiake|Montreal\, Tierney is a Scottish/Irish/Italian/white/settler\, trans*\, creative whose work sits at the intersection of art and education. Currently a prof at the University of Ottawa and the Academic and Public Program Specialist at Carleton University Art Gallery\, Tierney has taught at Algonquin College\, the National Gallery of Canada\, and has designed and delivered arts and arts-based anti-oppression workshops on unceded Algonquin land\, the area surrounding so-called Ottawa\, since 2004. Globally minded\, locally-rooted\, Tierney approaches their work as an endless series of opportunities to bridge creativity and knowledge-sharing in the service of social transformation. \n\n\n\nT4T – Tea for Tara – A Trans Community Storytelling Program \n\n\n\nA year-long\, community-rooted storytelling program created by Trans and Non-binary people\, centered on monthly gatherings where participants share\, witness\, and preserve lived experiences.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara-episode-five-art-activism/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T023009Z
CREATED:20251001T022958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T023009Z
UID:10003551-1780767000-1780774200@maxottawa.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://maxottawa.ca/list/poetry-night-2/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20250915T182307Z
CREATED:20250915T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182307Z
UID:10003488-1780236000-1780246800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Nonbinary Social and Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIf you would like an idea of what the event space looks like\, check out our recent pics in the gallery. \n\n\n\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://maxottawa.ca/list/nonbinary-social-and-crafternoon/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T125623Z
CREATED:20260528T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T125623Z
UID:10005122-1780223400-1780230600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Library AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Trans Library invites you to attend the AnnualMeeting of the Members. \n\n\n\nThis meeting is in-person at the Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset Street West\, in the City of Ottawa. \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in membership\, visit ottawatranslibrary.ca/membership  \n\n\n\nIf you require any assistance in order to attend the meeting\, please contact the chairsat chair@translibrary.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-agm/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165821Z
CREATED:20251124T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165821Z
UID:10003705-1779991200-1779998400@maxottawa.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 OTL’s Youth Group 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 would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T001408Z
CREATED:20260521T001334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T001408Z
UID:10005061-1779476400-1779487200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Capital Bi's Skill Share Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn a new skill or two from your fellow local bi+ community teachers! Event will run from 7-10PM with 15-20 minute presentations/demos on a variety of topics. \n\n\n\nYou will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHerbal first aid\n\n\n\nPairing colours for an outfit\n\n\n\nResources at your public library\n\n\n\nMeditation/breathwork\n\n\n\nButton-making\n\n\n\nClothes mending\n\n\n\n\nAs always\, this event is MASKED (KN95 or equivalent). Some will be available at the door. Please stay home if you are sick/symptomatic/recent known exposure. \n\n\n\nPlease see the Ottawa Trans Library website for accessibility info.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/capital-bis-skill-share-night/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Ottawa,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T163637Z
CREATED:20260505T163600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T163637Z
UID:10005016-1778869800-1778877000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Life Modelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get trained to get paid! \n\n\n\nCome join us for a short 2 hour course on modeling for life drawing sessions.   \n\n\n\nTrained models from the trans community will be who we pull from primarily for our (paid) model positions($80/h) in our lifedrawing sessions.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/life-modelling-workshop/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T164741Z
CREATED:20260427T164729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T164741Z
UID:10005004-1778418000-1778425200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Tea for Tara: Episode 3
DESCRIPTION:Our next segment of Tea for Tara episode 3 “Finding Yourself Through Art” features special guest speaker\, Barley Burns in conversation with facilitator Kiran Niet! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a limited spot in our live audience at the Ottawa Trans Library\, by registering on Eventbrite\, link in comments. \n\n\n\nOr watch over live-stream on the Ottawa Trans Library Facebook\, Instagram and Youtube Channels\, or Elaina Martin Facebook page. \n\n\n\nBarley Burns (they/she/he) is an Ottawa born artist\, entrepreneur and journalist. They are the owner of Fairy Cowboy Tours\, a drag-artist led walking tour company focused on sharing the queer history of Ottawa. Barley performs across the country as a theatre and drag artist\, known for their drag king persona Morgan Mercury. They have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs and Policy Management\, Development Policy from Carleton University\, and are completing a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of King’s College in Halifax\, Nova Scotia. \n\n\n\nKiran Niet is an artist who can’t pick a medium\, an event host\, a zinester\, and an accidental academic. Above all\, he is fascinated with community-building and storytelling\, whether through research\, art\, or organizing. As a volunteer at the Ottawa Trans Library\, he curates events centering queer and trans community. In his free time\, Kiran recklessly consumes unhealthy amounts of queer theory and sings in a choir. He can often be found tabling at art markets with his friends. He is about to graduate from Carleton University with a Bachelor’s degree in Global and International Studies\, specializing in Communications. \n\n\n\nThank you Canada Council for the Arts for supporting this important Trans Community Initiative. \n\n\n\n“Tea for Tara” is a monthly storytelling program for the Trans\, and Non-binary community to share\, and witness Trans Stories and history all archived for future generations\, including networking and mentorship.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/tea-for-tara-episode-3/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T023009Z
CREATED:20251001T022958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T023009Z
UID:10003550-1777743000-1777750200@maxottawa.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://maxottawa.ca/list/poetry-night-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Ottawa Trans Library\, 1104 Somerset St. West\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y3C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Social
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