Join us for the launch of The Politics of Lonely: Why Is Friendship So Hard?, and a conversation about friendship and community-building! Come by Saturday October 24, 5-7pm for a conversation with Lee of @sheerspite.bsky.social, Adrienne Row-Smith, and @alexisshotwell.bsky.social

We added two new books to our catalogue in July: Estro Junkies by @taliabhatt.itch.io and Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk, Race, Traumatophilia by @avgi.bsky.social If you have any other recommendations, let us know!! You can search our full catalogue online here: www.librarycat.org/lib/otttrans...

We're excited to host another vernissage for amazing trans artists at the Ottawa Trans Library! Join us August 7th at 6:30pm to celebrate Azka Ahmed (they/them). Full artist statement and bio at: ottawatranslibrary.ca/event/vernis...

We've surpassed what our old calendar fits, so join us as we try to figure out a new way to present all our programming to you lovely people! (and maybe come to an event or two 💜) You can find our most up-to-date event details, and registration links, on our website ottawatranslibrary.ca/events

Registration for the next Trans Lifedrawing is up! Thursday, August 13th from 6pm to 8pm Register at the following link or via our Linktree: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket... Reminder: life drawing features NUDE models, and takes place at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa building at 19 Main St

Many thanks to NOBRO for donating all the money from last night's pin sales to @ottawatranslibrary.bsky.social and for shouting out the library during their set and encouraging people to buy buttons to support the library.

Matt@krankykanuck.bsky.social · 2w ago

Bringing a total of 500 buttons tonight for six bands. Three that are playing tonight, including Nobro(!), and three that aren't playing tonight but will be there.

Its that time again! Soup Night is just 7 days away Once again, we'll be at The Good Companions Seniors' Centre at 670 Albert St for our monthly potluck-style event. See you there!

Heads up: Over seven weeks, starting August first, @ottawatranslibrary.bsky.social will run an Orlando reading group each Saturday at 3pm. Orlando was written by Virginia Woolf and published in 1938. If you are interested in participating please sign up via the link. tinyurl.com/orlandoaugus...

Orlando Reading Group Sign up

We are running a seven-week book club reading Orlando by Virginia Woolf. This will be followed by a movie night to watch the adapted film and discuss. Upon filling this form, you will receive a welcom...

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📚⛔ Every banned book marks the spot where someone decided another person's existence was negotiable. ▶️ Lives aren't negotiable. 🏳️‍🌈👊 Reject censorship of LGBTQ+ books & lives. #BookSky #SapphicBooks #LGBTQBooks #BooksNotBans #FightCensorship

Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! Looking for your next read? Here's a selection of books in our collection by and about non-binary people. If you have any other recommendations, let us know!! You can search our full catalogue online here: www.librarycat.org/lib/otttrans...

It's going to be a hot one today! Due to the heat, and our lack of AC, library hours and the Digital Audio Workstations Night are cancelled today. Hope everyone is able to stay safe and cool!

Todays the day!

Ottawa Trans Library@ottawatranslibrary.bsky.social · last mo.

We're excited to host the next Ottawa Trans Mutual Aid Democratic Assembly on July 12, noon to 4pm! Get working group updates, join a team, and help choose a larger space for future meetings. Fill out their survey before July 12 to share your needs and skills: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/67F2V9T

This summer we'll be venturing out to The Good Companions Seniors' Centre for Board Game Night! We'll be there monthly on WEDNESDAY July 29 and August 26, 6pm to 9pm The regular scheduled nights at the OTL (including July 16) are cancelled Come enjoy this intergenerational event with us (and AC)!

I want to point out that here is a great example on how to do a flyer correctly. Dont come out here and tell me you have to use GENAI to make a flyer when you have perfectly good stick figures and smiley faces. P.S DONATE TO THE ottawatranslibrary.ca/how-to-help/ ! CUZ THEY'RE DOING IT RIGHT.

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A community library and social space.

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There's still time left to get tickets for Trans Lifedrawing on July 9! Join us at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (19 Main St) for this event. We have sliding scale tickets for those on a tight budget and those who are able to support us and the community: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Missed Session Zero of the Trans Mutual Aid group and unsure what to expect? Learn about an assembly structure in this great video from @sophiefrommars.bsky.social: youtu.be/xLp3m0GXgwk?... Or check out some writing on the subject here: sophiefrommars.substack.com/p/trans-orga...

Trans Organising: The Assembly Model

How we can start building dual power today

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Ottawa Trans Library@ottawatranslibrary.bsky.social · last mo.

We're excited to host the next Ottawa Trans Mutual Aid Democratic Assembly on July 12, noon to 4pm! Get working group updates, join a team, and help choose a larger space for future meetings. Fill out their survey before July 12 to share your needs and skills: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/67F2V9T

Looking for some book recommendations? July is Disability Pride Month. Check out this selection of books on disability topics and with disability representation. If you have any other recommendations, let us know!! You can search our full catalogue online here: www.librarycat.org/lib/otttrans...

There's still time left to get tickets for Trans Lifedrawing on July 9! Join us at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (19 Main St) for this event. We have sliding scale tickets for those on a tight budget and those who are able to support us and the community: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Our Zine Workshop will once again be held at the Good Companions Seniors' Centre, this July 11 from 10am to 1pm Located at 670 Albert St, these kind folks (with their air conditioned venue!) are just one stop down the train or a 20 minute walk away.

We added 17 new books to the shelves this month! You can drop off books in person or send them in the mail. Unsure if a book fits our collection? Send us an email or drop by to ask Let us know if you have recommendations! You can seeour full catalogue here: www.librarycat.org/lib/otttrans...

July is full of events at the Ottawa Trans Library! As always, you can find our most up-to-date event details, along with registration links, on our website ottawatranslibrary.ca/events

Due to the heat, we'll be closing Thursday, July 2 and cancelling the scheduled board game night. We hope that everyone stays safe in the heat!

Canada day is going to feel like 47° C (33c with 74% humidity) Reminder: If the person is suddenly confused or has lost consciousness or cannot be woken - call 9-1-1. It's almost always a life-threatening event. Stay hydrated with electrolytes Listen to your body Reapply sun screen frequently

Ariel Troster@arieltroster.com · last mo.

Let’s take care of each other on hot days — please share these resources and check in on your neighbours.

We're excited to host the next Ottawa Trans Mutual Aid Democratic Assembly on July 12, noon to 4pm! Get working group updates, join a team, and help choose a larger space for future meetings. Fill out their survey before July 12 to share your needs and skills: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/67F2V9T

This is so beautiful 😍 We're so grateful for the time and intention that went into this, and we'll definitely be keeping an eye out when/if it appears on your inprnt 👀

ElectroCeratops@ehrenenglish.bsky.social · last mo.

Ottawa Trans Library. @ottawatranslibrary.bsky.social A non profit organization that houses books about and by trans people. Also a social space for gatherings and events of different sorts. Go check them out for more info! Happy pride month to all who celebrate. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 #trans #Ottawa #pride🌈

Unfortunately, due to volunteer illness, we'll be closed today. Sorry for the last minute notice. Regular hours should resume Saturday June 27, noon to 5pm.

Same poetry night, with a new time! Join us on the first Saturday of the month, now 5pm to 7pm Poetry Night is a non-academic space for people to share their love of poetry, either through poems they themselves have written or through poems they have encountered that resonate with them.

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ElectroCeratops@ehrenenglish.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Next up! Ottawa Trans Library. Linework done, Time for colour...

Great talk happening now as part of the Tea 4 Tara series for @ottawatranslibrary.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/live/tnGJLNr...

Épisode six - Histoires de luttes pour la justice tran

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This upcoming soup night will be at the Good Companion Senior’s Centre (670 Albert St) near Pimisi station Yay for AC! Drop by anytime between 5:30pm and 9pm on Friday, June 26th RSVP via QR code or link in bio. Let us know what you’ll be bringing, or if you’re planning to bring a friend!

As anti-Trans rhetoric & legislation gain ground across North America, Queer Momentum duo Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz are travelling the country to answer questions, challenge misconceptions and strengthen Canada's 2SLGBTQ+ movement nowtoronto.com/news/trans-c... @karlamarx1917.bsky.social

How 2 Canadian Transgender activists are changing hearts and minds - NOW Toronto

As anti-Trans rhetoric and legislation gain ground across North America, Queer Momentum duo Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz...

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