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Free At-Home COVID Test Distribution
Thu, March 23, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Pick up FREE at-home COVID tests from the Department of Public Health at Whitman Library. No insurance or ID is required. Please call 215-685-5488 or email health.resourcehubs@phila.gov with any questions. Also, on March 9th a representative will be on hand to assist with…
In Person Yoga
Thu, March 23, 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 all level free class is capped to 8 participants. First come first served. Wipes are available for cleaning. N/Kn95 masks will be…
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Thu, March 23, 2023
5:00 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…
VIRTUAL - Civil War Medicine: Disaster Recovery
Thu, March 23, 2023
7:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
at
Parkway Central Library
REGISTER Civil War authors Carole Adrienne and Dr. Robert D. Hicks present a conversation about the organization and implementation of relief measures for the one million casualties of the American Civil War. They will examine the causes of the deadly toll, and the manner in which the armies…
Virtual Yoga-Based Movement Workshop
Mon, March 27, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us for a yoga-based movement workshop with instructor Michele Tantoco. Please email hoopese@freelibrary.org for the Zoom registration link. This program series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Philadelphia City Institute Library.
Senior Strength Conditioning
Tue, March 28, 2023
2:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning series led by Deana Sabasino combines bands along with cardio work. Participants will be seated in our meeting room. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable attire.
Community Conversations: Rebuilding your Life
Tue, March 28, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Haddington Library
You are invited to a Workshop Series on how to manage life changes. Groups will gather to learn about coping skills, share life stories, and integrate creativity. Participants will take away a greater understanding of how to build support systems and receive some resource information for follow…
CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop
Wed, March 29, 2023
1:00 P.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…
In Person Yoga
Thu, March 30, 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 all level free class is capped to 8 participants. First come first served. Wipes are available for cleaning. N/Kn95 masks will be…
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Thu, March 30, 2023
5:00 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…
Free At-Home COVID Test Distribution
Tue, April 4, 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.
Senior Strength Conditioning
Tue, April 4, 2023
2:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning series led by Deana Sabasino combines bands along with cardio work. Participants will be seated in our meeting room. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable attire.
CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop
Wed, April 5, 2023
1:00 P.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…
In Person Yoga
Thu, April 6, 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 all level free class is capped to 8 participants. First come first served. Wipes are available for cleaning. N/Kn95 masks will be…
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Thu, April 6, 2023
5:00 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…
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Mon, April 10, 2023
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
A representative from the Frazier Family Coalition for Stroke Prevention Initiative will be at the library doing free blood pressure screenings. They will be on the library's main floor from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Stop in, no registration is needed. Know your numbers!
Stop the Bleed. Save a Life.
Mon, April 10, 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. This…
Senior Strength Conditioning
Tue, April 11, 2023
2:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning series led by Deana Sabasino combines bands along with cardio work. Participants will be seated in our meeting room. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable attire.
How to Use Herbs for Health
Tue, April 11, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Germaine Fraser will lead a workshop on using herbs for health, wellness, and self care.
CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop
Wed, April 12, 2023
1:00 P.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…