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Beat the Heat!
Tue, July 9, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Oak Lane Library
Representatives from the Philadelphia Department of Health will be on hand to answer questions about how to keep cool this summer, including what to do in a heat emergency and how to get utility assistance. A Jefferson-Einstein nutrition educator will prepare a cold dish and provide advice…
Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Accessing Health Benefits
Tue, July 9, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Do you find accessing health care benefits and community resources complicated? Are you in need of help with day-to-day problems? Join us to hear from Patti Meehan, Director of the Social Work Department at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Patti will share knowledge from her 40…
Summer Gardening Series: Fungi Ecology
Wed, July 10, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Fungi are all around us even when they are hard to see. They interact with the plants and animals in our environment in complex ways that are crucial to the health of our ecosystems. This presentation will investigate the roles fungi play in those ecosystems and how we can…
Wednesdays of Wonder: Rapping About Prevention
Wed, July 24, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Attend our third Wednesdays of Wonder program: Rapping about Prevention RAPPING ABOUT PREVENTION delivers a high-energy performance using facts, humor, personal experience, teamwork exercises, and audience participation. RAP teaches the importance of maintaining a…
Summer Gardening Series: Native Plants for Birds with Sam Bucciarelli
Wed, July 31, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Explore native plant ecology through the lens of backyard birdwatching. Take a deep dive into ecology to promote a healthy ecosystem where birds can thrive alongside other animals, insects, plant communities, and fungi. Learn about specific plants that can enhance your own…
Open Community Yoga with Anne Marie Mulgrew
Mon, August 5, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Participants will explore basic yoga poses (seated/standing/balancing), breathing exercises, flow sequences and meditation techniques to relieve stress, increase flexibility, strength, stamina, and balance and leave with a renewed sense of self, community, and well-being. All skill levels…
Summer Gardening Series: Introduction to Hydroponics with Marisia Robinson
Fri, August 16, 2024
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Dive into the world of hydroponics, even with no prior experience! This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce the top methods used by home gardeners, specifically the Aerogarden and Kratky systems. Explore the essential tools and techniques to get started and understand the significant…
Today We Are Possible Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 30, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
"Today We Are Possible" is an exploration of the connections between gender and wealth. Photographer Gregory Wright skillfully captures vibrant and intimate portraits depicting the captivating stories of six remarkable Philadelphia women—Faith, Ingrid, Ivy, Taina, Tamara,…