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Little Yogis: Yoga Series for Families
Mon, June 23, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Take a fun and playful yoga journey led by Sarah of Surya Moon Yoga! We'll learn individual and partner poses through songs and storytelling, all while building confidence, creativity, and strong, healthy bodies. Children and parents will practice how to center themselves through…
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Nutrition Workshop with The Food Trust
Tue, June 24, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Discover easy, healthy recipes! There will be a cooking demo; food tasting and kitchen giveaways! Pre-registration is not required. Material funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services (DHS)
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Senior Strength Training
Tue, June 24, 2025
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…
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Tuesday Night Yoga
Tue, June 24, 2025
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!
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library will be offering a Chair Yoga series on Wednesdays at 10:10. Chair Yoga will be presented by Yoga4Philly. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Bustleton Library.
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Walking Wednesdays
Wed, June 25, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Put on your walking shoes as you join us every Wednesday for Walking Group. We meet at Whitman Library, walk up to Washington Ave and walk back to Whitman Library. No need to be a speed walker, this group is a walk at your own pace, low-pressure walking program.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Thu, June 26, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
This summer's theme is: Be a Health Scientist! Health Science is all about finding ways to keep people healthy and helping them get better when they are sick. The human body is complex. There are many parts that work together to protect us from sickness, and work to keep us healthy.…
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Eagles Eye Mobile at the Library
Fri, June 27, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
This summer, the Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision to Learn, is providing no-cost eye exams and glasses for children in grades K-12 who have previously failed a vision screening or are having vision problems. Visit the link below to schedule an exam appointment for your child (available…
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Family Yoga
Fri, June 27, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Join Ms. Mariah from Little Yoga Squad for an interactive session that brings families together through playful poses, mindfulness, and connection. Consider wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a water bottle. Children are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal for meditation. Yoga mats will…
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Walking Club
Sat, June 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Looking to get active? Enjoy the local scenery? Relieve stress? Walk with us at Cobbs Creek Library! Every other Saturday beginning on June 14th. We will meet at the front of the library at 10am and return by 11:00am. Everyone is welcome!
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Little Yogis: Yoga Series for Families
Mon, June 30, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Take a fun and playful yoga journey led by Sarah of Surya Moon Yoga! We'll learn individual and partner poses through songs and storytelling, all while building confidence, creativity, and strong, healthy bodies. Children and parents will practice how to center themselves through…
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Come and Learn Tai Chi!
Tue, July 1, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
A gentle movement class which stretches and strengthens muscles and relaxes your mind. A 50-minute program for Adults and Teens 13 and up. Come and learn about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Qigong with Michael McCormack.
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Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, July 1, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Stop by the community wellness resource table and chat with certified peer support specialists working in your neighborhood. See how they can help you, your friends, family, and neighbors. Hosted by the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Wed, July 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Want to be a Scientist and learn how to help others be healthier? This engaging STEM series will happen every Wednesday at 2 pm in July. This partnership is provided by the Franklin Institute, and invites children to play the role of different types of health scientists each…
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Little Yogis: Yoga Series for Families
Mon, July 7, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Take a fun and playful yoga journey led by Sarah of Surya Moon Yoga! We'll learn individual and partner poses through songs and storytelling, all while building confidence, creativity, and strong, healthy bodies. Children and parents will practice how to center themselves through…
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Wed, July 9, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Want to be a Scientist and learn how to help others be healthier? This engaging STEM series will happen every Wednesday at 2 pm in July. This partnership is provided by the Franklin Institute, and invites children to play the role of different types of health scientists each…
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Older Adult Coffee/Tea Table Talk
Thu, July 10, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The first Thursday of the month, a different agency will provide information and resources relevant to older adults, in an informal, congenial atmosphere around the table over a nice cup of tea or coffee.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist!
Thu, July 10, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Kensington Library
This summer's theme is: Be a Health Scientist! Health Science is all about finding ways to keep people healthy and helping them get better when they are sick. The human body is complex. There are many parts that work together to protect us from sickness, and work to keep us healthy.…
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Kid & Family Bird Walk in the Woodlands Cemetery
Thu, July 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Join us at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take us on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to trial as well. The Free…