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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance with Pennie
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Kingsessing Library
Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is coming soon. Get the lowest costs on high-quality health coverage through Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace. Pennie Certified Assisters can help you in person at Kingsessing Library on Friday, 11/14 and again on Friday, November 21…
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LET'S TALK DIABETES
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:00 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join health professionals from Health Promotion Council for a friendly and practical conversation about diabetes risk and management.
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Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital visits Parkway Central Lobby
Fri, November 14, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Stop by our table to learn how to keep your mind sharp and strong. Specialists from Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab Center City will be on-site to share free education, tips, and resources about brain health and cognitive wellness. Whether you’re curious about how to boost memory, support…
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Medicare 101
Fri, November 14, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Medicare loses $100 BILLION a year to fraud, taking money out YOUR pocket and compromising YOUR health. Join SMP in fighting back. LEARN ABOUT: Navigating open-enrollment, fraud prevention, LIFE program and insurance benefits.
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Mindful Yoga Basics
Fri, November 14, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Are you new to yoga or looking for a gentle, supportive introduction to this transformative practice? Join us at Fumo Family Library for, "Mindful Yoga Basics" to experience a comprehensive introduction to yoga – postures, breath, and relaxation tools – in a warm and…
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Intro to Herbalism and Herbal Teas - Part 4 - Digestive Health
Sat, November 15, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join us on Saturday mornings for a 4-part workshop series exploring herbalism and herbal teas! Suggested donation is 10 dollars which will include supplies to take home. Please bring your own mug with you to this program as there will be plenty of teas to taste and talk about! Our final workshop…
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Health Insurance Open Enrollment Help
Sat, November 15, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Lawncrest Library
Need Health Insurance? Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is coming soon. Get the lowest costs on high-quality health coverage through Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace. Pennie Certified Assisters can help you in person at Lawncrest Library, Saturday from 1 to 4 pm.…
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Little Caterpillars Music & Movement Yoga
Sat, November 15, 2025
10:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
🐛Little Caterpillars Music & Movement Yoga🎵 for kids 1-5 years old TWO SESSIONS: 10:30am & 11:15am on Saturday, November 15 🧘Mats provided or bring your own. Imitation & music are powerful ways for little ones to learn. This class combines both live music and movement to introduce…
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Little Caterpillars Music & Movement Yoga
Sat, November 15, 2025
11:15 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
🐛Little Caterpillars Music & Movement Yoga🎵 for kids 1-5 years old TWO SESSIONS: 10:30am & 11:15am on Saturday, November 15 🧘Mats provided or bring your own. Imitation & music are powerful ways for little ones to learn. This class combines both live music and movement to introduce…
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, November 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table Get prepared for cold and flu season! Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at the library giving away free at-home Covid-19 tests, hand sanitizers, and masks to anyone interested. No registration or sign-up needed.
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, November 17, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lawncrest Library
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table On Mondays, staff from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be onsite distributing information on measles, vaccines, bird flu and COVID-19 guidance and other resources. Hand sanitizer, COVID test kits, and masks for…
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Grow with the Flow: Wellness Through Movement and Mindful Eating
Mon, November 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Black Girls with Green Thumbs is offering a 16-week wellness program providing twice-weekly yoga classes. These inclusive and trauma-informed sessions will support participants' physical, emotional and mental well-being through gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. In addition to…
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Yoga
Mon, November 17, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Richmond Library
Transition into your evening with an all-levels yoga flow led by Mishana Yoga & Wellness. Please bring a yoga mat if possible.
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, November 17, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
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CPR Training Class
Tue, November 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Learn essential life-saving skills in this 2 hour non-certification CPR class offered by OFCC Trainings. You will learn how to perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). A certification will not be granted upon class completion. To register, call…
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Come and Learn Tai Chi!
Tue, November 18, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Tai Chi! Come and learn about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Qigong with Michael McCormack, a teacher with over 40 years of experience. Learn about the health benefits of Tai Chi all done in a relaxed, fun class environment. Classes last one hour. Please wear comfortable clothing.
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Senior Strength Training
Tue, November 18, 2025
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…
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Tuesday Night Yoga
Tue, November 18, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Join us for a free weekly yoga class taught by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, All levels welcome! Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. No need to register, just show up!
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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, November 19, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
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Chair Yoga with Janet
Wed, November 19, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. 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!