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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Fri, December 8, 2023
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Chair Yoga with Yoga4philly Friday 10:10 am No registration; Masking suggested.
Stop the Bleed. Save a Life.
Mon, December 11, 2023
2:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Death due to traumatic bleeding can occur in less than 5 minutes. In one hour, you can learn to save a life. In response to increased violence throughout Philadelphia an experienced RN will teach non-medical individuals the proper steps to aid an injured person until help arrives.…
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Mon, December 11, 2023
3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Have fun creating (and eating) yummy snacks with us. You will be able to make these at home for your family to enjoy. Learn about nutrition and healhty ingredients.. This program is presented by educators from Jefferson-Einstein's A Better Start F.U.N. program and is…
Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Urinary Health
Tue, December 12, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us for Bladder Fitness After 60! We will discuss how the bladder works and how to keep yours healthy as you age. Learn from Dr. Udauk Andy, a urogynecologist who specializes in pelvic floor disorders and incontinence. Dr. Andy’s research is focused on urinary health issues in older…
Serving Up MyPlate: A Yummy Curriculum
Tue, December 12, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Learn about the new, improved version of the food pyramid with educators from Jefferson-Einstein. We will explore nutritious foods and fun activities, including food tasting and prep. For school age kids.
CAMP Info Session
Tue, December 12, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Haddington Library
Join University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy for an Information Session on Substance Abuse Harm Reduction and a Narcan Training. Community Meeting Room
Bridging Blocks: Early Childhood Sex Education?
Tue, December 12, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Join us for a "Building Blocks" community conversation. WHYY and the Chestnut Hill Library will lead a discussion how young is too young to begin sex education, and what should be taught based on age level. Bridging Blocks is a partnership between WHYY and the Free…
Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Wed, December 13, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has partnered with the Library to offer a safe, discreet place to pick-up Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips, during the library's open hours. PDPH will be at the library from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. to answer questions and provide…
"Our American Family" Film Screening
Wed, December 13, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
at
Parkway Central Library
Join the Free Library and Twin Seas Media in Parkway Central's Skyline Room for a special film screening. Addiction is an all-encompassing force not only in the lives of the afflicted, but also in those around them. Captured at a pivotal “nothing to lose” moment…
Adult Yoga
Thu, December 14, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Library for in-person yoga classes with instructors Janet Faulis and Ann-Marie Mulgrew. Bring your own or use Whitman's mats and blocks. This class is free and for all levels. This weekly program is sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library.
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Fri, December 15, 2023
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Chair Yoga with Yoga4philly Friday 10:10 am No registration; Masking suggested.
Autism 365 Masked Gala Fundraiser
Sat, December 16, 2023
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The Autism 365 Masked Gala, co-hosted by the Free Library and District Council 33, is designed to bring our community together in support of individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is a formal event with a catered menu and silent auction: Philadelphia Eagles…
Free COVID-19 Tests & Health Information Table
Mon, December 18, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
A representative from The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be available at the Donatucci Library to distribute free COVID-19 tests, hand sanitizer and protective face masks for children and adults; in addition to answer questions and provide information on free health…
Free Health Screenings
Tue, December 19, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Miriam Medical Clinics will be at the library providing free health screenings, including: blood pressure screening testing of random glucose medication review with a pharmacist covid and flu vaccinations Stop by between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the Month.
Senior Health Information Series
Tue, December 19, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for an eight-part series on useful health information for seniors. The series will be presented by Ms. Jeraldine Kohut, Community Liaison at Presbyterian Senior Living. We will meet on the third Tuesday of the month, through June 18, 2024. Come one time, or all the…
Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Wed, December 20, 2023
1:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has partnered with the Library to offer a safe, discreet place to pick-up Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips, during the library's open hours. PDPH will be at the library from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. to answer questions and provide…
Free At-Home COVID Test Distribution
Wed, December 20, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Pick up FREE at-home COVID tests from the Department of Public Health at Fumo Library. No insurance or ID is required. Please call 215-685-5488 or email health.resourcehubs@phila.gov with any questions.
Adult Yoga
Thu, December 21, 2023
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Library for in-person yoga classes with instructors Janet Faulis and Ann-Marie Mulgrew. Bring your own or use Whitman's mats and blocks. This class is free and for all levels. This weekly program is sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library.
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Thu, December 21, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Have fun creating (and eating) yummy snacks with us. You will be able to make these at home for your family to enjoy. Learn about nutrition and healhty ingredients.. This program is presented by educators from Jefferson-Einstein's A Better Start F.U.N. program and is…
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Fri, December 22, 2023
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Chair Yoga with Yoga4philly Friday 10:10 am No registration; Masking suggested.