Pop-Up Circle VBC x Circular Library: A Passage From “Consumed”

Doors at 6:30 PM. Circle begins at 7:00 PM. For our second Pop-Up Circle, we’re reading two chapters from Consumed by Aja Barber: Chapter 9: “Let’s Talk About Us”Chapter 10: “We Need Collective Change” Why do we buy what we buy? Who is responsible for changing a system built to keep us buying? Barber writes from a place of moral urgency. Do you think that is compelling enough to inspire change? Can private choices become collective power, or does real change have to come from somewhere else? Please reach out if you need help finding the work. A summary of what we'll be discussing will be sent out in the weekly newsletter. About Pop-Up Circles Pop-Up Circles are one-night conversations built around a short story, essay, or similar short-sized work. Smaller than our regular Circles and capped at 30 people, these evenings are designed to be intimate, experimental, and easy to jump into. No month-long commitment required. Read the piece beforehand, then join us for a guided discussion with good people in a beautiful space. If you need help finding the work, reach out to us. —VBC Media Notice: We document the room sometimes. Photos/videos may be used for VBC socials and updates. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let us know when you arrive. About the Brand: Circular Library is a house for sustainable lifestyle brands — a curated retail and community space where independent designers, ethical brands, and conscious consumers come together. Through thoughtful product curation, events, and partnerships, they create a platform that supports emerging sustainable brands while fostering meaningful community connections. Their mission is to make sustainability accessible, inspiring, and woven into everyday life. Learn more about them at https://circular-library.com/ or follow them on Instagram www.instagram.com/circularlibrary.