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
9/16 – Imprint Your West Philly Story with Yannick Lowery (a workshop Wednesday)
9/23 – Participants prescribe their own vibe (no feature)
9/30 – Special Edition: The Vibrary + Community Open House + The Becoming gallery hours
11/4 – An Interactive Journey Stick-Making Workshop with Tashia Rayon
(Stay tuned for additional featured programming throughout the season)
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.
SEPTEMBER 30 | 1–7 PM
A SPECIAL EDITION
Come for THE VIBRARY. Stay for the Community Open House. Then step into The Becoming.
Join us for a special afternoon at Painted Bride Project Space, with three ways to gather, connect, and experience what’s taking shape this fall.
1–2 PM | THE VIBRARY
Drop in for books, music, coffee and tea, conversation, and community.
2–3 PM | COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
Meet the Bride team, explore the space, connect with neighbors, artists, and friends, and learn more about what’s ahead at Painted Bride.
3–7 PM | THE BECOMING GALLERY HOURS
Drop in later or stay awhile longer as The Becoming opens its gallery hours. Explore the work ahead of Shavon Norris x ArtPhilly’s performance weekend, October 2–4.
Free and open to all. RSVP encouraged.
Register for September 30 today and receive a special discount to attend The Becoming performance weekend, October 2–4.
NOVEMBER 4 | 1–4 PM
WALK OF LIFE: It’s My Story, and I’m Sticking to It
An Interactive Journey Stick-Making Workshop with Tashia Rayon
What moments, people, places, and experiences have shaped the story of your life?
Create a personal Journey Stick, using fabric, natural materials, found objects, and keepsakes to turn memories and milestones into something you can see, touch, and take home.
Bring something meaningful to incorporate, or simply come as you are. Materials will be provided.
No art-making experience necessary.
GOT BOOKS?
Give them a new place to be discovered.
Got a shelf that could use a little breathing room?
If you have books you’ve read, loved, learned from, or simply know are ready for their next chapter, bring them to THE VIBRARY.
We’re growing our community collection as part of Painted Bride’s Little Free Libraries initiative, giving books a chance to move from one reader to another and keep stories, ideas, and discoveries circulating throughout the community.
And while you’re clearing a little shelf space, check the kitchen cabinet too. We’re collecting mugs to help keep the coffee and tea flowing at THE VIBRARY each Wednesday.
BOOKS + MUGS WELCOME
Bring what you’d like to pass along to Painted Bride Project Space during THE VIBRARY.
Wednesdays | 1–4 PM
4029 Cambridge Street
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.
SEPTEMBER 2 | 1–4 PM
DIGIPOP: A Digital Literacy Workshop with Aniya Staley
Folks who are/were curious about Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or Threads, who don’t/didn’t quite know where to begin, came out to listen, learn, and discover “how to” feel more at home with their smartphone, take better pictures, and truly understand what everybody seems to be doing online.
