Wellness Workshop

Tue, June 25, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West

Get the support you need to be healthy! Join our weekly program led by a certified health coach * To learn about lifestyle changes proven to prevent/delay type 2 diabetes * For cooking demo/educational series on staying motivated, calorie tracking, portion control * Be in a supportive…

Adult Senior Health Programs Health & Fitness

Community Walk

Wed, June 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Community Walk

Wed, June 26, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Yoga for Kids

Wed, June 26, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

A fun and free yoga class for children ages 7-12, led by instructor Anne-Marie Mulgrew. Yoga helps children be active, learn to concentrate, and manage emotions. Yogis under 7 can participate with an adult. Bring your own mat or use one of ours! This program series is sponsored by The Friends of…

School Age Family Programs Children Health & Fitness Summer Reading Yoga

Chair Yoga

Thu, June 27, 2019 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.    

Adult Senior Health Programs Health and Wellness Health & Fitness Yoga

Tai Chi

Thu, June 27, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Based on Chinese soft-style martial arts, modern T’ai Chi is best known as a gentle slow-motion exercise that improves balance, leg strength, relaxation, deep breathing, calmness, focus and alertness. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required. To register, please call…

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

Community Walk

Wed, July 3, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Yoga for Kids

Wed, July 3, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

A fun and free yoga class for children ages 7-12, led by instructor Anne-Marie Mulgrew. Yoga helps children be active, learn to concentrate, and manage emotions. Yogis under 7 can participate with an adult. Bring your own mat or use one of ours! This program series is sponsored by The Friends of…

School Age Family Programs Children Health & Fitness Summer Reading Yoga

Hands-On Tour: Founding Fathers

Wed, July 3, 2019 8:30 P.M.
The Rosenbach

From George Washington’s earliest known letter (he was just 17!) to a meticulously folded page containing a scientific observation made by Thomas Jefferson while he was walking outside on a misty day, this tour offers an intimate view of the Founding Fathers’ writings to family,…

Adult Young Adult Workshops and Enrichment Health & Fitness Literature

Self-Care Saturday

Sat, July 6, 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.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more…

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Community Walk

Wed, July 10, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Yoga for Kids

Wed, July 10, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

A fun and free yoga class for children ages 7-12, led by instructor Anne-Marie Mulgrew. Yoga helps children be active, learn to concentrate, and manage emotions. Yogis under 7 can participate with an adult. Bring your own mat or use one of ours! This program series is sponsored by The Friends of…

School Age Family Programs Children Health & Fitness Summer Reading Yoga

Chair Yoga

Thu, July 11, 2019 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.    

Adult Senior Health Programs Health and Wellness Health & Fitness Yoga

Yoga for Kids

Thu, July 11, 2019 4:30 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join yoga teacher Danielle Pramick for a free children’s yoga class at the library. This class will give kids a safe environment to play, explore and experience the wonderful benefits of yoga including grounding, self-expression, balance and flexibility. Class is centered around…

School Age Family Programs Children Health & Fitness Summer Reading Yoga

Storytime Yoga with Beth Heed

Sat, July 13, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Yoga instructor Beth Heed from Oak and Acorn Wellness will host a class filled with stories, yoga, and fun for 2 to 5 year-olds and their caregivers. Move, play, and explore your body in creative ways as we read stories! No prior yoga experience is necessary.  Wear something comfy. Mats are…

Preschool Family Programs Workshops and Enrichment Storytimes Children Family Health & Fitness Literacy Literature Self-Help Summer Reading Yoga meditation Health children's literature

Community Walk

Wed, July 17, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness

Yoga for Kids

Wed, July 17, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

A fun and free yoga class for children ages 7-12, led by instructor Anne-Marie Mulgrew. Yoga helps children be active, learn to concentrate, and manage emotions. Yogis under 7 can participate with an adult. Bring your own mat or use one of ours! This program series is sponsored by The Friends of…

School Age Family Programs Children Health & Fitness Summer Reading Yoga

Teen Cooking: Summer Reading Rolls

Thu, July 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Whitman Library

Let's work on our culinary literacy skills by making healthy snacks and desserts.  Today we’ll be making Summer Reading Rolls, a gluten-free recipe that uses seasonal veggies and rice paper wrappers.    

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Self-Care Saturday

Sat, July 20, 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.   Program for teens ages 12-18 only. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more…

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

Community Walk

Wed, July 24, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

Adult Health Programs Health & Fitness