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Philadelphia Department of Health @ Parkway Central Library
Mon, July 29, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health offers immunizations and health outreach services at the Central Library. Our services include providing information on vaccines for all ages, distributing COVID-19 tests, masks, and hand sanitizers. Staff from the Department will be available…
Senior Health Workshop: Diabetes Mellitus
Tue, July 30, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Learn about Diabetes Mellitus and its impact on senior health. For more information, please contact Ms. Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian at handc@freelibrary.org.
Narcan Training & Info Session
Tue, July 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Presented by UPenn's Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP) Join us for a comprehensive training session where you'll learn how to administer Narcan (naloxone) to reverse opioid overdoses and understand the dangers associated with illicit xylazine (tranq) use. This…
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
Free Medicare Workshop with Courtney Bell
Mon, August 5, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. If you cannot make this presentation, here is…
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, August 6, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
Mindfulness Meditation | Beginner Session
Wed, August 7, 2024
4:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join instructor Maceo Hood in this beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, you will learn about the benefits of meditation and how to practice. We will conclude with a short, guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
Kids Can Cook! with Keisha Prosser
Mon, August 12, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Kids and Teens are invited to join us for the final in our series of Kids Can Cook! classes at the Fishtown Library! All classes are supervised by ServSafe certified chef Keisha Prosser, aka the Mobile Cooking Teacher. This program is free and open to school age (1st-12th grade) kids and…
CPR Training with The Mobile CPR Project
Tue, August 13, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a free non-certified CPR training with The Mobile CPR Project . Whether you are new to CPR or just want to practice your skills, this class is for you! Coffee and bagels will be provided. This 45-minute class will be held in the HEIM room 131/132. Please register here…
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, August 13, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
Eagles Eye Mobile
Wed, August 14, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Greater Olney Library
This Summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no cost eye exams and glasses for kids (grades K-12) who have previously failed a vision screening or have vision issues. To schedule an appointment for your child, email philadelphia@visiontolearn.org, go to…
Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Giveaway
Thu, August 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at Whitman Library once a month with free at-home COVID tests, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other free hygiene supplies. No insurance or ID is required. 2:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last. Please call 215-685-5488 or email…
Black Tea Rhapsody--A Homage to African American Tea Culture
Fri, August 16, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Central Senior Services and the Culinary Literacy Center is pleased to announce our upcoming program, "Black Tea Rhapsody: An Exploration of African American High Tea Culture," scheduled for August 16, 2024 @ 12pm in our Skyline Room. This research and exhibit has been curated by Dr.…
Free Medicare Workshop with Courtney Bell
Mon, August 19, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Where: Parkway Central, First Floor, Room 131/132 1901…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, August 19, 2024
11:00 A.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.
Health Department Information
Mon, August 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Staff members from the Philadelphia Department of Health will be share information on immunizations and hand out masks, Covid-19 tests, and hand sanitizers.
Eagles Eye Mobile
Mon, August 19, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
This Summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no cost eye exams and glasses for kids (grades K-12) who have previously failed a vision screening or have vision issues. To schedule an appointment for your child, email philadelphia@visiontolearn.org , go to…
Eagles Eye Mobile
Tue, August 20, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
The Eagles Eye Mobile will be at Charles Durham Libary, this summer giving kids (ages 5-18) NO-COST eye exams and if needed, glasses! Please visit https://eem.intakeq.com/booking to schedule an appointment. Contact us at 215-339-6770 or Email…
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, August 20, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
Philadelphia Department of Health @ Parkway Central Library
Wed, August 21, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health offers immunizations and health outreach services at the Central Library. Our services include providing information on vaccines for all ages, distributing COVID-19 tests, masks, and hand sanitizers. Staff from the Department will be available…