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PDPH Free Narcan Day
Mon, October 21, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Widener 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…
Kids Cooking Club
Mon, October 21, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Learn how to make healthy afterschool snacks with our Mobile Cooking Teacher, Keisha Prosser. Construct simple and delicious snacks from start to finish; such as, mini vegetable pizzas, granola bars, and fruit smoothies. You will also learn about healthy cooking and food safety, and will taste…
Fitness @ the Library
Mon, October 21, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Frankford Library
FRK Fitness Get fit and have fun with Frankford Staff. Adults and teens welcome. Every 3rd Monday. 5:30p-6:30p
Senior Strength Training
Tue, October 22, 2019
11:30 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.…
Gym Kit Fit! for Teens
Tue, October 22, 2019
3:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Gym Kit Fit! gives you access to a personal trainer, yoga mat, resistance band, and jump rope. Being active can make you feel better, sleep better, and give you energy. Led by Lee Scottlorde.
Gym Kit Fitness
Tue, October 22, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for fitness classes to try out the Home Gym Kit materials! The kit gives you access to a yoga mat, resistance band, and jump rope for two weeks. Try these exercises at the library and then check out the kit and use it at home. Led by Lee Scottlorde.
Older Adult Lunch
Wed, October 23, 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.
ShopRite Presents: Flavors of Fall
Wed, October 23, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Torresdale Library
McMenamin ShopRite's Dietician Nikita will be here to show us how to use Fall harvests to make healthy meals! Program lasts approximately 90 minutes, and space is limited.
Yoga
Wed, October 23, 2019
6:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community 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. Brittany from Roots2Rise will be our instructor.
Mindfulness Meditation
Thu, October 24, 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.
Tai Chi for Adults with Darrell Bryant
Thu, October 24, 2019
1:30 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
A healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day: Tai Chi for Adults with Darrel Bryant, instructor.
Adulting 101- Safer Sex
Thu, October 24, 2019
3:30 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
Budgets, and Cleaning, And Laundry OH MY! We will help to demystify everything from relationships to renting an apartment. Safer Sex - From consent to condoms: have all of your sexual health questions answered. Presented by Planned Parenthood Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call…
Teen Wellness: HIV 101
Thu, October 24, 2019
3:30 P.M.
McPherson Square Library
Educators from the Mazonni Center will help you learn about transmission methods, unpack stigma, know the difference between HIV & AIDS, treatment, and prevention methods.
Yoga for adults!
Thu, October 24, 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.
Yoga at the Library
Fri, October 25, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for an hour-long, weekly yoga class which will offer participants a judgment free space for gentle movement, quiet meditation and guided breath work. Our aim will be to decrease perceived levels of stress, and increase overall well being. This class is recommended for all ages and…
Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings
Fri, October 25, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Test Fri, October 25, 2019 10:30 a.m Free Blood Pressure Test and Cholesterol Test provided by Blue Cross. No registration required.
CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop
Fri, October 25, 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…
Roots2Rise Fall Yoga Series
Sat, October 26, 2019
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Roots2Rise for an eight week yoga series in the lobby of Parkway Central Library! You're invited to $5.00 yoga every Saturday—beginning September 7 and continuing through October 26—from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. All proceeds go towards yoga and wellness programming…
Kids Cooking Club
Mon, October 28, 2019
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Learn how to make healthy afterschool snacks with our Mobile Cooking Teacher, Keisha Prosser. Construct simple and delicious snacks from start to finish; such as, mini vegetable pizzas, granola bars, and fruit smoothies. You will also learn about healthy cooking and food safety, and will taste…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health| FREE NARCAN DAY
Tue, October 29, 2019
3:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library
Health department staff will be available to answer questions, give information about responding to drug overdoses, offer training, and distribute Narcan. From 1-4PM