The 519 has updated its Space Use Policy and moved to a new room booking system with improved software and a new database. This change is designed to make the process more efficient and to help us better track how our space is being used.
The booking system now works in two steps. First, organizations or individuals must be approved as general space users. Once approved, they will be able to book rooms based on availability. This change should make the booking process easier and faster for those who are already approved.
If you have not done so already, please fill out the Space User Application Form.
You will receive notice of your approval or a request for further information the week of January 5th, 2025. Going forward, all space users will be asked to update their information once a year as part of our annual space review process.
If you’re a regular user of our spaces, you still need to fill out this form.  But don’t worry, your existing bookings will be carried over into the new system.
In January 2026, we’ll be launching a new room booking request form. We’ll start using it after we’ve gathered updated information from current users, and we’ll let you know when it’s time to switch to the new form.
In the meantime, please continue to use this form to book space.

Space Application

This form is for community groups, organizations and individuals applying for space on a one-time or ongoing basis as specified in The 519’s Space Use Policy, aligned with our strategic priorities. Everyone who is interested in space use must complete this application.

Fill the Application Form

If you need support or have questions, contact:

SpaceUse@The519.org

Community group, non-profit, and charity uses of our space include

The 519 is mandated by the City of Toronto to provide space to community groups, organizations and individuals that:

  • Provide a broad range of community, social, educational and recreational services and programs
  • Support community capacity building and community development through programs, volunteerism and community engagement;
  • Are responsive to the community through identifying evolving community, social, educational and recreational needs and developing ways of meeting them, and
  • Work in partnership with community organizations, local businesses, community groups and community members to provide accessible services that improve community well being.

Additionally, The 519 prioritizes space users who:

  • Advance  a mandate related to or aligned with the 2SLGBTQ+ communities of Toronto;
  • Whose purpose is to engage with local communities residing in The 519’s Catchment
  • Whose purpose is to serve one of the following communities:
    • Racialized Communities
    • Indigenous Communities
    • Seniors
    • Youth
    • People Living with a Disability.

Catering

All catering at The 519 must be provided by The 519’s productive social enterprise catering service. Proceeds help fund The 519’s many programs.

Please note that The 519 does not permit catering from outside vendors for space use bookings.

visit our catering page to find out more.