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COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, November 18, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…
Nutrition Program: Stretching My Dollars with Beans and Healthy Beverages
Mon, November 18, 2024
1:00 P.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library
Join us for a four-week series of health programming through Jefferson/Einstein's A Better Start - Families Understanding Nutrition (F.U.N) initiative. Learn how to stretch your dollars and offer healthy alternatives. These sessions will be facilitated by Ms. Kikki. For more…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, November 18, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Speak with a representative from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health! Resources will be available as well as free COVID tests, pads, condoms, and other health-related supplies.
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, November 18, 2024
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…
Come and Learn Tai Chi!
Tue, November 19, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
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. Sponsored by a grant from the Philadelphia Activities Fund.
Eat and learn!
Tue, November 19, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join Chef Shayla and PENN Nursing Students as they demonstrate how to prepare and spice up healthy, low-cost meals using rice and beans. Free samples and recipes will be provided. All are welcome to attend this free program. Seats are available on a first come, first served…
Senior Strength Training
Tue, November 19, 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 | Practice Session
Tue, November 19, 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, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. Thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational Science…
Tuesday night yoga
Tue, November 19, 2024
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! This weekly class series will begin on October 1, 2024 and end on June 24, 2025.
Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, November 19, 2024
6:00 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…
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, November 20, 2024
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10 in October. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution - Outside the Library
Wed, November 20, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has partnered with the Library to offer a safe, discreet place to pick-up Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips today. PDPH will be in front of the library from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m . to answer questions and provide additional resources. …
Yoga for Adults
Thu, November 21, 2024
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available.This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
Sustainability: Part 1 Selected Themes of Sustainability in Architecture and Design
Thu, November 21, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us at 5:30 pm. for a presentation on a selection of themes in architecture and design, which reflect and anticipate the expanding notion of sustainability both environmentally and culturally. Q&A with the audience will follow the presentation. Afterwards, at 7:00 pm., we'll…
Sustainability: Part 2 Sustainable Food
Thu, November 21, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Sustainability Part 2 is at 7:00 pm. in the Culinary Literary Center where Jonathan Deutsch will do a talk, demonstration, and tasting of upcycled food. Speaker: Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, CHE, CRC, is professor in the Departments of Food and Hospitality Management and Nutrition Sciences at…
Movement Mornings
Fri, November 22, 2024
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome.
Chair Yoga
Fri, November 22, 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…
Mindful Yoga Basics with Kate Howell
Fri, November 22, 2024
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 for, "Mindful Yoga Basics" to experience a comprehensive introduction to yoga – postures, breath, and relaxation tools – in a warm and welcoming environment.…
Black Diaspo-Rican Vegan
Sat, November 23, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Inspired by “Diasporicans—the 5.5 million people living Stateside who continue to cook the food of our homeland.” Register at bit.ly/diaspovegan . Share foods and stories of the Afro-Indigenous Diaspo-Rican intersecting identities and plant-based ancestral…
COURTNEY BELL--MEDICARE--EVERY MONDAY
Mon, November 25, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 10 am- 12 pm to answer your Pennsylvania Medicare questions. Attend one of her free workshops and find the best plan for you! This is a free workshop. No reservations are required. Please meet at the Senior…