CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, August 23, 2019 10:30 A.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…

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BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness & Empowerment

Fri, August 23, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

BAE (Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment) Cafe is a free breastfeeding support group for expecting parents and breastfeeding parents led by Jabina Coleman, LSW, MSW, IBCLC. Meet up with other parents, and receive the lastest breastfeeding information from a Lactation Consultant! Receive the…

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PDPH Overdose Awareness & Reversal Training

Mon, August 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Whitman Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. Trainings will be held at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Drug abuse…

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Fitness @ the Library

Mon, August 26, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Frankford Library

Come burn off your weekend calories with us.  Exercise to our wonderful collection of fitness instruction DVDs.  For adults and teens.  Space may be limited. Every 4th Monday of the month

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Community Walk

Wed, August 28, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join library staff members for a leisurely 30-minute walk around the neighborhood! We’ll choose a different route to explore each week. Please meet at the Reference Desk by 3:00 pm.

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PDPH Free Narcan Day

Wed, August 28, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. Trainings will be held at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Drug abuse…

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Thu, August 29, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Learn how to reduce stress, increase energy, and attention in this one-hour workshop with Deborah Cooper.  The benefits accrue with practice.  Ms. Cooper has been teaching Mindfulness Meditation for over a decade.  

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Yoga for adults!

Thu, August 29, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

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CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, August 30, 2019 10:30 A.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…

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Thu, September 5, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Learn how to reduce stress, increase energy, and attention in this one-hour workshop with Deborah Cooper.  The benefits accrue with practice.  Ms. Cooper has been teaching Mindfulness Meditation for over a decade.  

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Yoga for adults!

Thu, September 5, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

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BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness & Empowerment

Fri, September 6, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

BAE (Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment) Cafe is a free breastfeeding support group for expecting parents and breastfeeding parents led by Jabina Coleman, LSW, MSW, IBCLC. Meet up with other parents, and receive the lastest breastfeeding information from a Lactation Consultant! Receive the…

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Pop-Up Cooking Classes with the Mobile Cooking Teachers

Mon, September 9, 2019 5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library

Stop by once a month for Ree & Kei’s Pop-up Mobile Cooking classes. Bringing the fun back into the kitchen! Lessons include: knife skills, team building, cooking and baking principles, food safety, healthy choices, and how to cook with less sugar and salt.  You will enjoy a…

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PDPH Overdose Awareness & Reversal Training

Mon, September 9, 2019 6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. This training will teach you concrete actions you can take to help…

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Older Adult Lunch

Wed, September 11, 2019 1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Make and enjoy a delicious plant-based lunch with Chef Char Nolan. Try new, healthy, meat-free meals with AARP inspired recipes and enjoy conversation with other adults 55+. Bring a friend!  We will also have door prizes, recipes, and more. Please register by calling us at 215-685-1866.

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Chair Yoga

Thu, September 12, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Torresdale Library

Center your body and mind and improve balance in this FREE yoga class led by a certified instructor. All levels and abilities are welcome.    

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Fall Cooking Tasting and Demo

Mon, September 16, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Get ready for the upcoming fall weather with cozy and delicious recipes that feature the season's most iconic produce: the pumpkin!  No pie here, thugh! Instead, pumkin gets its chance to shine in two savory,vegetarian-friendly dishes prepared by Chef Dolores, that will comfort you to…

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Senior Strength Training

Tue, September 17, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

 Personal Trainer Lee Scottlorde will teach gentle energizing movements to help increase strength, improve balance and support daily living activities.  Space is limited and registration is required.. To register or for more information, please contact the librarian at 215-685-1758.…

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Naloxone Giveaway Day

Wed, September 18, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Kensington Library

Visit between 11am-5pm to receive a FREE naloxone (Narcan) kit. Health Department staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions, give information about responding to drug overdoses, offer training, and distribute naloxone (Narcan). No registration required 1 naloxone kit per…

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PDPH Free Narcan Day

Wed, September 18, 2019 12:00 P.M.
Frankford Library

With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. Trainings will be held at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Drug abuse…

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