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Learn Lifesaving Skills in Just One Hour with The Mobile CPR Project
Tue, October 21, 2025
3:00 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join the Mobile CPR Project, a Penn Medicine community initiative, for a free, hands-on session where you'll learn how to: Recognize and respond to cardiac arrest Perform effective hands-only CPR (no mouth-to-mouth required!) Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) You'll get the…
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Senior Strength Training
Tue, October 21, 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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Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer: A Panel Discussion with Leading Experts and Advocates
Tue, October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for an inspiring evening of learning and connection. Hear from leading medical experts and a patient advocate as they share the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer prevention, treatment, and research. Explore important topics like risk factors, clinical trials, and personal stories in…
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Tuesday Night Yoga
Tue, October 21, 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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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, October 22, 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, October 22, 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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Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, October 22, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
There is a critical need for blood donations in the region and in the nation in general. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need…
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Cooking Up a Solution: Nutrition Fact Labels
Wed, October 22, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join Jefferson+Einstein & CLC: Part 3 of a four part series of interactive classes that will offer healthy eating tips, food demonstrations, and guest speakers to provide information on various health topics. Learn how to make healthy food choices using the information on the Nutrition…
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Medicare 101
Thu, October 23, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Meet with a licensed Medicare agent serving the local community for a free Medicare 101 educational. The session is designed to provide clear, unbiased information about Medicare, including eligibility, enrollment periods, and coverage options, to help attendees make informed decisions about…
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Walking Group
Thu, October 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
Take a leisurely walk around Mantua with us after lunch on these lovely fall Thursdays. Meet outside the library, we will leave no later than 1:10PM. Please call ahead to confirm walks on days with inclement weather.
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Cuban Rueda de Casino: Dance Class with Philly P'Arriba
Thu, October 23, 2025
6:30 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Rueda de Casino is a high energy dance, similar to salsa, but danced in a circle with rotating partners. All levels welcome! Come alone or bring friends. The teachers from Philly P'Arriba create joy, community, and connection through dance! Come dance in the Music…
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Mindful Yoga Basics
Fri, October 24, 2025
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 at Fumo Family Library for, "Mindful Yoga Basics" to experience a comprehensive introduction to yoga – postures, breath, and relaxation tools – in a warm and…
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Intro to Herbalism and Herbal Teas - Part 3 - Fire Cider
Sat, October 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Richmond Library
Join us on Saturday mornings for a 4-part workshop series exploring herbalism and herbal teas! Suggested donation is 10 dollars which will include supplies to take home. Please bring your own mug with you to this program as there will be plenty of teas to taste and talk about! 3. Fire cider…
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Yoga
Mon, October 27, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Richmond Library
Transition into your evening with an all-levels yoga flow led by Mishana Yoga & Wellness. Please bring a yoga mat if possible.
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, October 27, 2025
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…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month-Tabling with Fox Chase Cancer Center
Tue, October 28, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join staff from Fox Chase Cancer Center from 9:00 am.-1:00 pm. in the lobby of Parkway Central Library as they will discuss and make available information related to identifying breast cancer symptoms and early detection efforts. This tabling session is free and open to the public and is part of…
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CPR Training Class
Tue, October 28, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Learn essential life-saving skills in this 2 hour non-certification CPR class offered by OFCC Trainings. You will learn how to perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). A certification will not be granted upon class completion. To register, call…
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Senior Strength Training
Tue, October 28, 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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Rock Climbing and Open Play
Tue, October 28, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Get ready to jump, crawl and run at the Cecil B Moore Library. Use our rock climbing wall, weights, resistance bands and pull up bars! Don't miss this chance to challenge yourself and have a blast with friends. In addition to using our rock climbing wall, you can build structures with…
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Tuesday Night Yoga
Tue, October 28, 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!