The Free Library of Philadelphia is Launching a New Vinyl Record Listening Club With a New Theme Each Month
There’s no doubt that streaming platforms have made listening to music easy and accessible. However, there’s just something about holding a physical copy of an album that just hits different. For those that enjoy listening sessions, especially with vinyl there is now a club that meets monthly.
The Free Library of Philadelphia just launched their Vinyl Record Listening Club that will gather once-a-month starting on June 25th at the Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine Street).
Headed by the Music Department, the club is “for folks to listen to and discuss vinyl records. We welcome music lovers of all levels, whether you are brand new to vinyl records or an old hat at crate digging,” states Jane Lippman of the Music Department.
The club will meet on the last Wednesdays of the month, in the Music Department, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Guests can bring their records from home, or have a librarian-led listening journey through the library’s vinyl collection. Just as an FYI this club is strictly for adult patrons (18+).
June’s theme is African American Music Appreciation Month (Black Music Month). Attendees are encouraged to bring in an album by their favorite Black artist or musical group and there are no genre limits
Don’t have your own vinyl? Not a problem, you can even pick an album from online or card catalogs that you’d like to have played. Simply fill out an Album Request Form (a Google Form) and Librarian Jane will pull it from our stacks ahead of our next club meetup. Forms as well as more information about the club can be found at freelibrary.org/calendar/event/151713
Can’t make this month’s meet-up? No, worries because the Vinyl Record Listening Club will convene again on July 30th a Live Aid: 40th Anniversary theme.
