Older Adult Lunch

Wed, May 22, 2019 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Make and enjoy a delicious plant-based lunch with Chef Char Nolan. Door prizes, recipes, and more. Try new healthy meat-free meals with AARP inspired recipes, and enjoy conversation with other adults 55+. Bring a friend! Registration required.  Call or stop by the library to sign up.

Adult Health Programs Culinary Literacy Health

Healthy Hangout

Wed, May 22, 2019 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Students of all ages are welcome to our Healthy Hangout! Staff from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be here after school with healthy activities and information on health topics for kids.  

Young Adult School Age Health Programs Health

Low Sodium Cooking on a Budget

Wed, May 22, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Come learn some simple secrets for preparing delicious dishes from fruits and vegetables that are readily available in spring -- without all the extra sodium you’d typically find in packaged or restaurant foods. Learn about the connection between sodium intake and high blood pressure. This…

Adult Senior Health Programs Community Events Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition

A Taste of African Heritage

Fri, May 24, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

Adult Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy African American Health & Fitness Health

A Taste of African Heritage

Sat, May 25, 2019 2:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

Adult Other Great Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Low Sodium Cooking on a Budget

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Come learn some simple secrets for preparing delicious dishes from fruits and vegetables that are readily available in spring -- without all the extra sodium you’d typically find in packaged or restaurant foods. Learn about the connection between sodium intake and high blood pressure. This…

Adult Senior Health Programs Community Events Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition

A Taste of African Heritage

Fri, May 31, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

Adult Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy African American Health & Fitness Health

A Taste of African Heritage

Sat, June 1, 2019 2:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

Adult Other Great Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Grow Microgreens & Sprouts

Mon, June 3, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Nutritious and delicious! By growing your own tiny greens, you can save money and have something super fresh and healthy to snack on or add to your salads, sandwiches, or smoothies. You don't need much more than a windowsill worth of space to do it!

Adult Young Adult Other Great Programs Environment & Nature

Lankenau Live Healthy Series: Sodium

Tue, June 4, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Overbrook Park Library

Educators from Lankenau Medical Center will lead a workshop on health and wellness.

Young Adult School Age Health Programs Health & Fitness

Read-A-Latte

Wed, June 5, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

A Taste of African Heritage

Fri, June 7, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

Adult Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Culinary Literacy African American Health & Fitness Health

Self-Care Saturday Pride Edition

Sat, June 8, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Teen Center at Parkway Central Library

12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the Field Teen Center, Ground Floor. Come take time for yourself as we explore efforts and crafts to help meet our physical, emotional, and mental health needs.   Body positivity Yoga for All (A celebration of all LGBTQ+ Bodies)   Program for teens ages 12-18…

Young Adult Other Great Programs Health & Fitness LGBTQ Self-Help Teens LGBTQ meditation Reimagined Parkway Central

Film Screening: 1985

Sat, June 8, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Katharine Drexel Library

Watch Yen Tan's 2018 drama about a closeted young man who goes home for the holidays and struggles to reveal his failing health to his conservative family. For ages 12 and up

Adult Young Adult Senior Other Great Programs Film Screening LGBTQ Movies & Television Five Senses

A Taste of African Heritage

Sat, June 8, 2019 2:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

Adult Other Great Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Pop-Up Cooking Classes with the Mobile Cooking Teachers

Mon, June 10, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Stop by once a month for Ree & Kei’s Pop-up Mobile Cooking classes. Bringing the fun back into the kitchen! Lessons include: knife skills, team building, cooking and baking principles, food safety, healthy choices, and how to cook with less sugar and salt.  You will enjoy a…

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Overdose Awareness and Reversal Training

Mon, June 10, 2019 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

FREE training on how to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose using naloxone presented by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. To register please go to  overdose.prevention@phila.gov. Walk-ins are welcome!

Adult Health Programs Health

Cat Care with Dr. Stacy

Tue, June 11, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall at Parkway Central Library

Is your cat trying to tell you something? Come learn simple observations you can make at home to help your cat live a healthier, happier life. Dr. Stacy Segal-Reichlin will explain. Dr. Segal-Reichlin attended the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. After practicing…

Adult School Age Speakers and Lectures Pets

Read-A-Latte

Wed, June 12, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

We will read 2 books over the course of the summer regarding mental health issues.  Participants will vote on which books to read.  Each week we will discuss chapters we have read. The group will meet at Starbucks for lots of latte.

Young Adult School Age Other Great Programs Literacy Summer Reading

ShopRite Presents Healthy Eating

Wed, June 12, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library

McMenamin ShopRite's Dietician Nikita will be here to show us how to make traditional favorites "better for you"! Program lasts approximately 90 minutes, and space is limited.  

Adult Young Adult Senior Health Programs Workshops and Enrichment Cooking & Nutrition Five Senses