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Free COVID-19 Testing
Wed, October 5, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Staff from Drexel University’s College of Medicine will be providing free Rapid Antigen COVID-19 testing outdoors in front of the library from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday, open to anyone 8 years of age or older. No insurance necessary. Questions? (267) 507-6749…
CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop
Wed, October 5, 2022
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…
Tastes of Latin America | Sabores de Latinoamérica (Bilingüe | Bilingual)
Wed, October 5, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
• Delicious, nutritious bites to eat & recipes to share in honor of Latinx Heritage month. • Prepared by Dejenaba Gordon. • Everyone is strongly encouraged to wear a mask. ~ Meriendas deliciosas y saludables con recetas para compartir para el mes de la Herencia Latinx. ~…
Sleep Health with Jerri Kohut
Wed, October 5, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Participants will learn about the importance of getting enough sleep and the impact of getting too little sleep. Ms. Kohut is a nurse educator. For more information, please contact Ms. Claire Hand, Adult/Teen Librarian at handc@freelibrary.org.
Overdose Awareness and Narcan Training!
Thu, October 6, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Frankford Library
Health Department and EMS staff will be on hand to answer questions, discuss the changing drug supply, give information about responding to overdoses, offer training on overdose reversal and CPR, and distribute Narcan, the overdose reveral medication. Stop by anytime between 3:00 and 5:00…
Wellness in Communities – Be WEHL: Pause & Reflect
Thu, October 6, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Wellness Equity for a Healthy Life presented by CHOP. Learn about wellness practices that can help manage stress, boost mood, and support well-being! CHOP's Integrative Health Program is offering six 1-hour weekly classes in the community for youth ages 5 and older.
Grow and Walk Yoga
Thu, October 6, 2022
4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
There's no mistaking a chill in the air that says autumn is here! Black Girls With Green Thumbs is dedicating the month of October to children's health. As the seasons change, it can sometimes knock us off kilter, but practicing yoga can support us through this transition. Yoga is…
Produce Palette: an art and agriculture workshop
Thu, October 6, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Culinary Literacy Center and Art Department welcome you to a free, community class that will enhance both your culinary palate and your artistic palette! We will gather to draw or paint a still life of interesting fruits, to develop artistic skills, and…
Produce Palette: an art and agriculture workshop
Thu, October 6, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Art Department
at
Parkway Central Library
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Culinary Literacy Center and Art Department welcome you to a free, community class that will enhance both your culinary palate and your artistic palette! We will gather to draw or paint a still life of interesting fruits, to develop artistic skills, and…
Choosing and Changing your Medicare Plans
Tue, October 11, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Richmond Library
Choosing and Changing your Medicare Plans: When to sign up? Are you paying too much? How are Advantages and Supplements different? Find out with this presentation at the Richmond Library.
Afternoon Yoga with UPenn Nurses!
Tue, October 11, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Tuesday in October for Afternoon Yoga, led by nurses from the University of Pennsylvania! Kids of all ages and their families are welcome to participate. Yoga mats are provided. This program will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Children's Department.
Free COVID-19 Testing
Wed, October 12, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
Staff from Drexel University’s College of Medicine will be providing free Rapid Antigen COVID-19 testing outdoors in front of the library from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday, open to anyone 8 years of age or older. No insurance necessary. Questions? (267) 507-6749…
CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop
Wed, October 12, 2022
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…
Healthy Living for Seniors: Healthy Eating for Seniors
Wed, October 12, 2022
2:00 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Healthy Living for Seniors: The Donatucci Library is hosting a series of informative programs for seniors, for improved and healthier living. Finding the right balance of nutritous foods is very important as we grow older. Managing a decreasing matabolism and potentially chronic…
Tastes of Latin America | Sabores de Latinoamérica (Bilingüe | Bilingual)
Wed, October 12, 2022
3:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
• Delicious, nutritious bites to eat & recipes to share in honor of Latinx Heritage month. • Prepared by Dejenaba Gordon. • Everyone is strongly encouraged to wear a mask. ~ Meriendas deliciosas y saludables con recetas para compartir para el mes de la Herencia Latinx. ~…
Wellness in Communities – Be WEHL: Healing Hands
Thu, October 13, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Wellness Equity for a Healthy Life presented by CHOP. Learn about wellness practices that can help manage stress, boost mood, and support well-being! CHOP's Integrative Health Program is offering six 1-hour weekly classes in the community for youth ages 5 and older.
Grow and Walk Yoga
Thu, October 13, 2022
4:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
There's no mistaking a chill in the air that says autumn is here! Black Girls With Green Thumbs is dedicating the month of October to children's health. As the seasons change, it can sometimes knock us off kilter, but practicing yoga can support us through this transition. Yoga is…
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Thu, October 13, 2022
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 Yoga-Based Movement Workshop
Mon, October 17, 2022
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.
Afternoon Yoga with UPenn Nurses!
Tue, October 18, 2022
1:00 P.M.
Children's Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join us each Tuesday in October for Afternoon Yoga, led by nurses from the University of Pennsylvania! Kids of all ages and their families are welcome to participate. Yoga mats are provided. This program will be held in the Story Hour Room, within the Children's Department.