Genealogy: getting to the roots of your family tree

Wed, June 6, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Are you interested in learning the basics of historical family research? If so begin with an introduction to the Free Library’s online genealogical resources. Central Seniors Services in conjunction with our Social Science & History department invite you to begin to explore our…

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Loneliness as a Public Health Problem

Wed, June 13, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Philadelphia Clinical Psychologist Dr. Cindy Baum-Baicker draws on the most recent research available and decades of professional experience to provide a portrait of loneliness in America today with an emphasis on older adults. Montgomery Auditorium

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The Soul of the Machine: Can Robots Become Our Friends & Companions?

Wed, June 20, 2018 11:00 P.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Dr. Douglas Blank , Associate Professor of Computer Science, Bryn Mawr College, offers an insider’s perspective on the long-term future of robots and their potential to change our lives. Montgomery Auditorium

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Are Animal Companions the Answer to Human Loneliness?

Wed, June 27, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Dr. Holly Peltz is a local veterinarian who is devoted to cats. She treats them at the VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia and lives with four cats at home.  Dr. Peltz believes in the power of animals to enrich human lives. Montgomery Auditorium|

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