The Simple Way

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!

Our gorgeous hive is BUZZING!

We got a brand new set up for our bees this year, thanks to a few neighbors who are letting us borrow all the necessary equipment!

Our bees were delivered and only a few tested their skill of stinging.

They seem pretty happy here in Kensington, which means we should have a pretty great growing and harvesting season!

The Poetry Performance was a hit!

Our performers worked all month on writing poetry and raps share with everyone this week. They were nervous to take the stage, but every single one of them practiced bravery and knocked it out of the park. These kids are truly inspiring: their courage, their writing skills, and the way they cheered each other was amazing to witness.

Some wrote about basketball being their favorite sport; others wrote about the realities they see around them every day. They had such a great time that everyone asked to do it all over again, and again they did! Once they found their footing, these kids loved being on that stage with a microphone in their hands.

Imagine the leaders in this room. Imagine what happens when young people use their voices — the impact they can make today, and the change they can spark for years to come.