Open Climb

Mon, September 24, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come take advantage of our new play space, featuring a miniature rockwall! Our redesign encourages imaginative play that boosts children’s learning and development. This program is intended for families with children ages 3-5. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff…

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Meatless Monday

Mon, September 24, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. All levels of experience welcome.

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Bop and Cha-cha

Mon, September 24, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

Mondays in September! Bop and Cha-cha classes offered by the 5th Street Revitalization Project. All ages.

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Open Climb

Wed, September 26, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come take advantage of our new play space, featuring a miniature rockwall! Our redesign encourages imaginative play that boosts children’s learning and development. This program is intended for families with children ages 3-5. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff…

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Community Diabetes Prevention Program | Lose Weight and Help Prevent Diabetes

Wed, September 26, 2018 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Jefferson’s Center for Urban Health has trained Lifestyle Coaches who help you lose weight, become more active, and reduce stress. Overall PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES. Year – long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months.16…

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CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, September 28, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

This workshop, led by a registered dietitian, is being offered by the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's Adult and Senior Nutrition Program in conjunction with CityLife Clinics. The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at…

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Meatless Monday

Mon, October 1, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. All levels of experience welcome.

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Hypnosis & Your Health: Everything You Wanted to Know

Tue, October 2, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Eric Spiegel, Ph.D. will speak about his experience with hypnosis and its portrayal in the media.  Eric Spiegel, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and practice director of  Attune Philadelphia Therapy Group .  He is the President of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis…

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Open Climb

Wed, October 3, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come take advantage of our new play space, featuring a miniature rockwall! Our redesign encourages imaginative play that boosts children’s learning and development. This program is intended for families with children ages 3-5. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff…

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Monthly Family Health Fairs

Wed, October 3, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join us at the South Philadelphia Library for a family-friendly health fair, including snacks and a nutrition lesson with Matthew Whipple, RD. Each month, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about health resources for your family from local organizations, get a lesson in hands-only CPR…

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PDPH Overdose Awareness & Reversal Training

Thu, October 4, 2018 4:30 P.M.
Logan Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. This training will teach you concrete actions you can take to help…

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What your ADHD child wishes you knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life

Sat, October 6, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD, and creates a blueprint for achieving lasting success by emphasizing cooperation and compassion. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families,…

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Cookbook Club

Sat, October 6, 2018 2:00 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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Open Climb

Mon, October 8, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come take advantage of our new play space, featuring a miniature rockwall! Our redesign encourages imaginative play that boosts children’s learning and development. This program is intended for families with children ages 3-5. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff…

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Teens Cook!

Tue, October 9, 2018 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. We will meet on the following Tuesdays at 4:00 pm: October 9, November 13, December 18 AND the following Saturdays at 10:00 am: October 27,…

Young Adult Health Programs Cooking & Nutrition Health

Open Climb

Wed, October 10, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library

Come take advantage of our new play space, featuring a miniature rockwall! Our redesign encourages imaginative play that boosts children’s learning and development. This program is intended for families with children ages 3-5. Closed-toe shoes required. Use of wall subject to staff…

Preschool Family Programs Health Programs Children Family Health

Feel Good Friday

Fri, October 12, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

After a long week at school, these classes will give school-aged children a safe environment to explore and reflect on the the wonderful benefits of yoga. Class is centered around a series of yoga poses that are rich in detail and technique. The sequence invites students to embody…

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PDPH Overdose Awareness & Reversal Training

Sat, October 13, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. This training will teach you concrete actions you can take to help…

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Meatless Monday

Mon, October 15, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. All levels of experience welcome.

Young Adult Health Programs Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition Health

PDPH Overdose Awareness & Reversal Training

Tue, October 16, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Kensington Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. This training will teach you concrete actions you can take to help…

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