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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, February 5, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, February 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
Health & Wellness Days – Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP)
Thu, February 6, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Representatives from UPenn's Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP) will provide information on various resources and services in the city along with Free Narcan, toiletries and other giveaways.
Stop the Bleed Training
Mon, February 10, 2025
1:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Death due to traumatic bleeding can occur in less than 5 minutes. In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Individuals will receive formal Stop the Bleed training, which includes a presentation followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, February 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Speak with a representative from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health! Resources will be available as well as free COVID tests, pads, condoms, and other health-related supplies.
Tween Talk
Mon, February 10, 2025
3:15 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and informative space for tweens to learn about important topics that will help them navigate the pre-teen years with confidence and knowledge. This program, led by Planned Parenthood, will cover topics such as consent, gender identity, healthy…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, February 10, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Information Table
Tue, February 11, 2025
2:30 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to pick up free COVID-19 test kits, masks, and updated information on keeping healthy this fall and winter. PDPH outreach staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources, from 2:30 until 4:30…
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, February 12, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, February 19, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, February 19, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, February 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
Improve Your Health, with Technology
Thu, February 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join staff from Jefferson's Center for Connected Care for an overview of different digital tips and tricks you can use to help improve and stay up to date with your health. Learn about patient portals, tech skills and more. Please note that this program will take place in our computer…
Health & Wellness Days – Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP)
Thu, February 20, 2025
1:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Representatives from UPenn's Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP) will provide information on various resources and services in the city along with Free Narcan, toiletries and other giveaways.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, February 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Speak with a representative from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health! Resources will be available as well as free COVID tests, pads, condoms, and other health-related supplies.
Tween Talk
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:15 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and informative space for tweens to learn about important topics that will help them navigate the pre-teen years with confidence and knowledge. This program, led by Planned Parenthood, will cover topics such as consent, gender identity, healthy…
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, February 26, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
CPR Training with The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia
Sat, March 1, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Learn life-saving skills at our CPR Training Course, hosted by The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia! This hands-on training is designed for participants of all ages; children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. If you're a parent, caregiver, student, or simply…
Tween Talk
Mon, March 3, 2025
3:15 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and informative space for tweens to learn about important topics that will help them navigate the pre-teen years with confidence and knowledge. This program, led by Planned Parenthood, will cover topics such as consent, gender identity, healthy…