CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, August 17, 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

Celebrating Summer’s Bounty: Flavor-Filled,Low Sodium Cooking

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

Come learn how to transform summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables into simple and delicious dishes -- without all the extra sodium you’d typically find in packaged or restaurant foods. That’s now more important than ever, since nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood…

Adult Senior Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition

Opioid Epidemic Awareness

Wed, August 22, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Information and discussion about the Opioid crisis in Philadelphia and instructions on the use of Naloxone (Narcon).  This program is being presented and sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Adult Discussion and Participation

CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, August 24, 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

CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, August 31, 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

Monthly Family Health Fairs

Wed, September 5, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join us at the South Philadelphia Library for a family-friendly health fair, including snacks and a nutrition lesson with Matthew Whipple, RD. Each month, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about health resources for your family from local organizations, get a lesson in hands-only CPR…

Adult Family Programs Health

Community Diabetes Prevention Program | Lose Weight and Help Prevent Diabetes

Wed, September 5, 2018 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Jefferson’s Center for Urban Health has trained Lifestyle Coaches who help you lose weight, become more active, and reduce stress. Overall PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES. Year – long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months.16…

Adult Health Programs Health

Overdose Awareness and Reversal Training

Mon, September 10, 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!

Adult Health Programs Health

Welcome Fair for New Americans

Wed, September 12, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Paschalville Library

Join us between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to learn about resources for New Americans. Are you an immigrant or refugee? Do you have questions about living and working in the United States? At the Welcome Fair, we will have information on • jobs and careers • green cards and citizenship…

Adult Young Adult Senior New Americans Citizenship Jobs & Job Seekers ESL - English as a Second Language

Community Diabetes Prevention Program | Lose Weight and Help Prevent Diabetes

Wed, September 12, 2018 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Jefferson’s Center for Urban Health has trained Lifestyle Coaches who help you lose weight, become more active, and reduce stress. Overall PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES. Year – long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months.16…

Adult Health Programs Health

The Arborists of Philadelphia's Parks & Recreation

Now through Sat, September 15, 2018 5:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

An Exhibition in the Business Resource and Innovation Center (2nd floor) April 24 - September 15, 2018 Throughout Spring and Summer every corner of the Free Library of Philadelphia will be taking inspiration from In Our Nature: Flora and Fauna of the Americas - an exhibition in our Rare Book…

Adult Young Adult Senior Discussion and Participation Exhibitions Art Environment & Nature Science Animals and Nature

Community Diabetes Prevention Program | Lose Weight and Help Prevent Diabetes

Wed, September 19, 2018 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Jefferson’s Center for Urban Health has trained Lifestyle Coaches who help you lose weight, become more active, and reduce stress. Overall PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES. Year – long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months.16…

Adult Health Programs Health

Community Diabetes Prevention Program | Lose Weight and Help Prevent Diabetes

Wed, September 26, 2018 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Jefferson’s Center for Urban Health has trained Lifestyle Coaches who help you lose weight, become more active, and reduce stress. Overall PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES. Year – long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months.16…

Adult Health Programs Health

Lisa Thomas-Laury | Author Talk

Sat, September 29, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library

Join us for conversation and questions with special guest, Lisa Thomas-Laury. Lisa Thomas-Laury is a West Virginia native who made Philadelphia her home in 1978 when she became WPVI - 6abc's first black, female television news anchor. Thomas-Laury is a broadcast trailblazer - turned - author…

Adult Young Adult Senior Speakers and Lectures

Hypnosis & Your Health: Everything You Didn't Know that You Wanted to Know

Tue, October 2, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Does hypnosis really work? Is it accurately portrayed in movies? How can hypnosis help you? Dr. Eric Spiegel will dispel myths about hypnosis and explain its psychological and medical applications. Eric Spiegel, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and practice director of…

Adult Young Adult Health Programs Speakers and Lectures Body, Mind & Spirit Health & Fitness Self-Help Health

Monthly Family Health Fairs

Wed, October 3, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join us at the South Philadelphia Library for a family-friendly health fair, including snacks and a nutrition lesson with Matthew Whipple, RD. Each month, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about health resources for your family from local organizations, get a lesson in hands-only CPR…

Adult Family Programs Health

Words at Play - Play Party: We Love Nature!

Sat, October 6, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a fun exploration of nature. 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

Nia Workshop

Sat, October 6, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Nia is about stepping into your body to discover ease, joy, health and self-expression through dance. Great music and simple choreography make this class delightful and energizing for all fitness levels. This workshop will be led by Rebecca Narva, who has been teaching dance, drama, fitness and…

Adult Other Great Programs Health and Wellness Body, Mind & Spirit

Words at Play - Play Party: We Love Nature!

Sat, October 13, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Widener Library

Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a fun exploration of nature. 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

Overdose Awareness and Reversal Training

Mon, October 22, 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!

Adult Health Programs Health