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Teddy Bear Clinic/Doctor for a Day
Tue, March 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This "medical play" opportunity will allow children to explore medical equipment (play and real) in a non-threatening manner. This can clarify misconceptions about the hospital or medical treatments, help children cope with medical encounters, and…
Teddy Bear Clinic/Doctor for a Day
Tue, March 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This "medical play" opportunity will allow children to explore medical equipment (play and real) in a non-threatening manner. This can clarify misconceptions about the hospital or medical treatments, help children cope with medical encounters, and…
Chair Fitness for Adults of All Abilities
Tue, March 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join us as yoga Instructor Megan Do Nascimento will instruct a chair fitness class for seniors centered around bone health, movement, breath, mindfulness and staying strong.
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, March 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, March 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…
Tween Talk
Wed, March 5, 2025
3:00 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…
Resource Table - Community Wellness
Thu, March 6, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by the resource table from the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS). See how they can help you, your family, or friends. 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Health & Wellness Days – Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP)
Thu, March 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.
Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, March 6, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, March 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
at
Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
Stop the Bleed Training
Mon, March 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…
Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, March 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Information Table
Tue, March 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, March 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.
Tween Talk
Wed, March 12, 2025
3:00 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…
Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, March 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
at
Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, March 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.
Tween Talk
Wed, March 19, 2025
3:00 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…
Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, March 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…
Resource Table - Community Wellness
Thu, March 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by the resource table from the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS). See how they can help you, your family, or friends. 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.