Kids Can Cook

Tue, November 20, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Healthy Cooking class for school-aged children, taught by serv-safe certified cooking instructor Keisha Prosser. Learn about food safety, prepare a full meal, and then help eat what you’ve created! For additional information, please call the librarian at 215-685-1899.  

Young Adult School Age Discussion and Participation Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Anatomy Eats, Part Two: The Digestive System

Tue, November 20, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

This class is the second in a series that explores physiological systems of the body by way of cuisine and anatomy. The second class will feature the digestive system. We will get the chance to taste the liver, stomach, intestine, and tongue, as prepared by chef Ari Miller, while physician…

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CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, November 23, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

This workshop, led by a registered dietitian, is being offered by the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's Adult and Senior Nutrition Program in conjunction with CityLife Clinics. The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at…

Adult Senior Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Health

Overdose Awareness and Reversal Training

Mon, November 26, 2018 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!

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Healthy Hangout

Wed, November 28, 2018 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.  

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Cooking Matters in Your Community

Wed, November 28, 2018 5:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library

Cooking Matters in Your Community Wednesday, November 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Join this workshop, hosted by the School District of Philadelphia’s Family Academy: Courses and Training! Learn about meal preparation, grocery shopping, food budgeting, and nutrition. Each class will involve…

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Chair Yoga

Thu, November 29, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Torresdale Library

Center your body and mind and improve balance in this FREE yoga class led by a certified instructor. All levels and abilities are welcome. Part of the Healthy Communities iniative. Refreshments will be served. * Healthy Communities is a partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia and the…

Adult Senior Health Programs Health and Wellness Health & Fitness Yoga

CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, November 30, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

This workshop, led by a registered dietitian, is being offered by the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's Adult and Senior Nutrition Program in conjunction with CityLife Clinics. The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at…

Adult Senior Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Education Health

Kids Can Cook

Tue, December 4, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Healthy Cooking class for school-aged children, taught by serv-safe certified cooking instructor Keisha Prosser. Learn about food safety, prepare a full meal, and then help eat what you’ve created! For additional information, please call the librarian at 215-685-1899.  

Young Adult School Age Discussion and Participation Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

Adult Diabetes Education Program

Wed, December 5, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for an educational program on Diabetes. Topics include What is going on inside your body when you have diabetes What are the common medications used for diabetes Day to day management of diabetes How to prevent the complications of diabetes Tips on Healthy Eating and Overall Wellness…

Adult Senior Health Programs Health and Wellness Philadelphia Seniors Health

Words at Play - Play Party: Get Creative!

Fri, December 7, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

What can you make? Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for stories, rhymes and to create your own masterpiece. FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years. Siblings welcome. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more information call Youth Services and Programs: 215-686-5372

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A Taste of African Heritage

Fri, December 7, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial 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

Words at Play - Play Party: Get Creative!

Sat, December 8, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

What can you make? Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for stories, rhymes and to create your own masterpiece. FREE fun for families with children ages birth - 5 years. Siblings welcome. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more information call Youth Services and Programs: 215-686-5372

Preschool Toddler Family Programs Words at Play Vocabulary Initiative Art Children Family Free Library of Philadelphia Programs & Services Literacy Philadelphia arts & crafts

She Academy

Sat, December 8, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library

SHE Academy is a girl-led enrichment program designed to engage girls (K through 8) in activities that develop their social-emotional skills to become great leaders. Topics include: Self-esteem/Self love, Goal setting/vision boards, Health and Wellness, Teambuilding, Etiquette, Service…

School Age Discussion and Participation

PDPH Overdose Awareness & Reversal Training

Sat, December 8, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. This training will teach you concrete actions you can take to help…

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Adult Diabetes Education Program

Wed, December 12, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Join us for an educational program on Diabetes. Topics include What is going on inside your body when you have diabetes What are the common medications used for diabetes Day to day management of diabetes How to prevent the complications of diabetes Tips on Healthy Eating and Overall Wellness…

Adult Senior Health Programs Health and Wellness Philadelphia Seniors Health

In Conversation With The Rosenbach Mini-Series: The Legacy of the Thirteenth Amendment, with Hosea H. Harvey

Thu, December 13, 2018 6:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach | 2008 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103

About the Legacy of the Thirteenth Amendment Mini-Series The Rosenbach collection includes an 1865 commemorative copy — signed by members of both houses of the United States Congress — of the proposal for Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished slavery. This series…

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All Aboard the Polar Express!

Thu, December 13, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Logan Library

Calling all Logan neighborhood families - put your pajamas on and join us to make some cozy memories.  We'll read The Polar Express and make some healthy snacks.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Stop by the library to get your round-trip ticket/rsvp by December…

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A Taste of African Heritage

Fri, December 14, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial 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

Kids Can Cook

Tue, December 18, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library

Healthy Cooking class for school-aged children, taught by serv-safe certified cooking instructor Keisha Prosser. Learn about food safety, prepare a full meal, and then help eat what you’ve created! For additional information, please call the librarian at 215-685-1899.  

Young Adult School Age Discussion and Participation Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health