The Simple Way

Cafe Day was a success!

This month we launched our Wednesday Cafe Day for the adults in our community. This is a simple way to open our doors beyond the kids we serve and connect with our neighbors.

The response was heartwarming. We caught up with several neighbors over coffee, and many came back for a second (or third!) cup. Lattes were the clear favorite.

Small moments like this matter, but keeping them going takes support. Next week we're adapting to the Philly heat with iced coffee and we'd love your help keeping Cafe Day going.

Donate at the link in our bio to support this work and connection!

Supporting q***r people opens your heart and makes you more fully human. When we choose to love without conditions, we keep our hearts soft and that softness is a gift to everyone around us.

In a world that often defines who belongs and who doesn't, the radical act is to extend God's love to all people, without exception. When we see people living as their full selves, we witness the wide array of beauty that is within creation and within humanity. And something powerful happens: their courage invites us to live more fully as ourselves, too.

We love seeing who people were created to be, made in the image and likeness of God. This Pride Month, we are grateful for every difference we see in our community, here in Kensington and around the world. Our differences are not obstacles, they are gifts that teach us more about each other and about our Creator. 🏳️‍🌈

Happy Pride!

This month we are reminded that one of the most beautiful parts of this community we are building is the way people are encouraged to show up fully as themselves. At The Simple Library, we believe that who you are is not something to hide, it is a gift to be shared with the world. Our faith teaches us to love deeply, care for our neighbors, and create spaces where people are welcomed with dignity, joy, and compassion.

We are so happy to be a space where any and everyone can feel welcomed exactly as they are and see themselves reflected on the shelves, in the stories we share, and in the community we are building together!