The Vibrary
Part living room, part listening lounge, and always an invitation to discover something unexpected, The Vibrary welcomes neighbors, artists, readers, listeners, and the simply curious to gather together each week at Painted Bride Project Space. There is no one way to participate here beyond showing up exactly as you are.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
9/2 DigiPop with Aniya Staley
9/9 FREE SPACE
9/16 Imprint Your West Philly Story with Yannick Lowery
9/23 FREE SPACE
9/30 FREE SPACE
(Stay tuned for additional featured programming throughout the season)
SEPTEMBER 2 | 1–4 PM
DIGIPOP: A Digital Literacy Workshop with Aniya Staley
Curious about Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or Threads, but not quite sure where to begin? Want to feel more at home with your smartphone, take better pictures, or understand what everybody seems to be doing online?
Bring your phone and your questions to DigiPop, a friendly, hands-on introduction to social media and everyday digital tools led by West Philadelphia community youth leader and tech educator Aniya Staley.
This is a space to try things out, ask the questions you’ve been meaning to ask, and learn at your own pace. No tech-speak. No pressure. No previous experience required.
Just bring your curiosity and your phone.
SEPTEMBER 16 | 1–4 PM
IMPRINT YOUR WEST PHILLY STORY: A Cyanotype Workshop with Yannick Lowery
What people, places, and memories make West Philly feel like home? Join artist Yannick Lowery for a hands-on cyanotype workshop celebrating West Philly memories and East Parkside friends and neighbors.
Using light and photographic printmaking, you’ll create your own cyanotype while contributing to something that will live beyond the afternoon. Images created during the workshop will help shape artwork for the Little Free Libraries coming to Painted Bride Project Space.
No art-making experience is necessary. Bring your memories, your curiosity, and your perspective.
Come in and make something. Share something. Imprint your West Philly story.
The Vibrary experience: What to Expect
While every Wednesday offers something a little different, you can also fully expect:
- Coffee & Tea
- Books & Conversation
- Featured Guests
- Listening Experiences
- Creative Discoveries
- Community Gatherings
- Unexpected Moments of Connection
Whether you spend fifteen minutes or stay all afternoon, we’d love for you to drop in.
Come curious. Stay awhile.
PREVIOUS GATHERING HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Featuring Rocdaspot
To celebrate our relaunch gathering, we were pleased to welcome Rocdaspot as our first featured guest.
Guests enjoyed an eclectic listening experience featuring timeless classics, contemporary favorites, and musical discoveries curated by Rocdaspot. Thoughtfully paced for lingering conversations, unexpected discoveries, and the simple pleasure of gathering together.
Coffee and tea were served, books were browsed, conversations unfolded, and THE VIBRARY began its weekly rhythm in East Parkside.
