Science and Wellness

1901 Vine Street, Room 202
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Closed Today
Sunday, 12/22 Closed
Monday, 12/23 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/24 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. *
Wednesday, 12/25 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Closed *
Thursday, 12/26 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 12/27 Closed
Saturday, 12/28 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • * Tuesday has hour changes – in preparation for the Christmas holiday
  • * Wednesday has hour changes – Christmas Day
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Closures

  • Tue., Dec. 24 : Closing at 1:00 PM in preparation for the Christmas holiday
  • Wed., Dec. 25 : Closed Christmas Day
  • Tue., Dec. 31 : Closing at 1:00 PM in preparation for the New Year holiday
  • Wed., Jan. 1 : Closed New Year's Day
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Upcoming Events

Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, December 26, 2024 5:00 P.M.

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other…

Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, January 2, 2025 5:00 P.M.

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other…

Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, January 8, 2025 2:00 P.M.

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other…

Sew What?! Evening Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Thu, January 9, 2025 5:00 P.M.

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other…

The collection in the Science & Wellness Department (S&W) covers a diverse group of subjects including medical, health, and parenting materials.

The mechanically minded searching for appropriate "how-to" guides can also find assistance in this department, as well as works on engineering, the sciences, computers, and technology.

S&W also offers a large cookbook collection dedicated to the late Julie Dannenbaum.

We are home to a Free Seed Library that distributes vegetable, fruit, herb, and flower seeds to promote health and gardening.

You can also find material about personal finance, consumer information, and pets. Come say hi to our resident fish Cyan Whale-Ness in his Aquaponics home where you can learn about Eco-Systems.