Yoga Workshop

Mon, May 13, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join the Friends of PCI for their next series of yoga workshops. All levels of expertise are invited. Bring your own mat or towel. Registration for each session is required; please sign up at the PCI Reference Desk.  

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Kids Yoga

Tue, May 14, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Kids yoga with instructor Danielle Pramick. FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  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…

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Kids Can Cook

Tue, May 14, 2019 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.  

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Senior Strength Training

Thu, May 16, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Senior Strength Training will teach gentle energizing movements to help increase strength, improve balance and support daily living activities. Personal Trainer Lee Scottlorde will lead this class. Registration required. Limited class size. To register or for more information, please…

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Mindful Breathing & Yoga

Sat, May 18, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library

Breath in.... and then out.... Join us for an introduction to mindful breathing and yoga.  Learn how to deal with your day through breathing and stretching away your stresses.  We suggest you wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring your own yoga mat, if you have one. This is a…

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A Taste of African Heritage

Sat, May 18, 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…

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Teens Cook!

Tue, May 21, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Teens in grades 7-12, please join us for a series of free, fun-filled programs! We’ll learn simple techniques for cooking healthy and delicious meals. Registration is required; please email hoopese@freelibrary.org, call 215-685-6621, or stop by the Reference Desk to sign up. This program…

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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.

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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.  

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Spring Cooking Tasting and Demo

Wed, May 22, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Savor the flavors of spring with Chef Dolores as we create crowd-pleasing sides that feature the best produce of this balmy weather season. Come ready to taste dishes that will complement any meal and might even steal the show! This Culinary Literacy Center program is presented in partnership…

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Senior Strength Training

Thu, May 23, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Senior Strength Training will teach gentle energizing movements to help increase strength, improve balance and support daily living activities. Personal Trainer Lee Scottlorde will lead this class. Registration required. Limited class size. To register or for more information, please…

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Celiac Awareness Storytime with Local Author Maggy Williams

Sat, May 25, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

In honor of Celiac Awareness month, local author Maggy Williams will read from her book Celia and the Glue Man: A Girl's Journey to Becoming Gluten-Free and Happy .  A special treat will follow!

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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

Kids Yoga

Tue, May 28, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Kids yoga with instructor Danielle Pramick. FREE! Mats are available, or bring your own.  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…

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Senior Strength Training

Thu, May 30, 2019 11:30 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Senior Strength Training will teach gentle energizing movements to help increase strength, improve balance and support daily living activities. Personal Trainer Lee Scottlorde will lead this class. Registration required. Limited class size. To register or for more information, please…

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Cookbook Club

Sat, June 1, 2019 12:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Do you enjoy cooking and eating with friends? Join us one Saturday a month as we explore a new cookbook. We’ll each choose a recipe from the featured cookbook, prepare it at home, and bring it to the library, where we will share a meal together. Registration is required and space is…

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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

Open Climb

Mon, June 3, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Climb and play in the library! Our climbing wall and assortment of toys encourages imaginative play and boosts children’s learning and development. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff availability. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible…

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Yoga Workshop

Mon, June 3, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join the Friends of PCI for their next series of yoga workshops. All levels of expertise are invited. Bring your own mat or towel. Registration for each session is required; please sign up at the PCI Reference Desk.  

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

Open Climb

Wed, June 5, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Climb and play in the library! Our climbing wall and assortment of toys encourages imaginative play and boosts children’s learning and development. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff availability. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible…

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