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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 Strength Training
Tue, July 30, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
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…
Qigong
Fri, August 2, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Experience a sense of well-being with the calming, nourishing practice of Qigong (chee-gong). Eileen Kelsall will lead the group in gentle movements, deep breathing, and self-massage. You will find yourself feeling less stressed and more energized. This meditative practice…
Chair Yoga
Fri, August 2, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably! Class will be held in Room…
Open Community Yoga with Anne Marie Mulgrew
Mon, August 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Participants will explore basic yoga poses (seated/standing/balancing), breathing exercises, flow sequences and meditation techniques to relieve stress, increase flexibility, strength, stamina, and balance and leave with a renewed sense of self, community, and well-being. All skill levels…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, August 6, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
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…
Qigong
Fri, August 9, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Experience a sense of well-being with the calming, nourishing practice of Qigong (chee-gong). Eileen Kelsall will lead the group in gentle movements, deep breathing, and self-massage. You will find yourself feeling less stressed and more energized. This meditative practice…
Chair Yoga
Fri, August 9, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably! Class will be held in Room…
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…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, August 13, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
Qigong
Fri, August 16, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Experience a sense of well-being with the calming, nourishing practice of Qigong (chee-gong). Eileen Kelsall will lead the group in gentle movements, deep breathing, and self-massage. You will find yourself feeling less stressed and more energized. This meditative practice…
Autism 365 Resource Fair
Tue, August 20, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Join us to gather information from organizations that provide resources for families and individuals on the autism spectrum. 12:00-6:00 p.m. at Wynnefield Library Questions? Contact Mary or Ethel 215-685-0298
Senior Strength Training
Tue, August 20, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…
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…
Philadelphia Department of Health
Fri, August 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Bustleton Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health offers immunizations and health outreach services. Our services include providing information on vaccines for all ages, distributing COVID-19 tests, masks, and hand sanitizers. The Philadelphia Department of Health will be at Bustleton Library until 1…
Qigong
Fri, August 23, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Experience a sense of well-being with the calming, nourishing practice of Qigong (chee-gong). Eileen Kelsall will lead the group in gentle movements, deep breathing, and self-massage. You will find yourself feeling less stressed and more energized. This meditative practice…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, August 27, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
This Senior Strength and Conditioning class, led by a certified instructor, combines hand weights, chair exercises along with cardio work to improve your fitness, strength and balance. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable and appropriate attire. This program is sponsored by the…