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Community Health Fair- North Philadelphia
Sat, February 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Lillian Marrero Library
Community Health Fair, Presented by the Pharmacy Leadership Society at Temple University School of Pharmacy Join us for a day of FREE Health Sesources and Services from 10:30am-2:30pm . Featuring Healthy Minds Philly, offering physical and mental health resources in the Philadelphia…
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, February 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library
Speak with a representative from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health! Resources will be available as well as free COVID tests, pads, condoms, and other health-related supplies.
Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Giveaway
Mon, February 24, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at Whitman Library once a month with free at-home COVID tests, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other free hygiene supplies. No insurance or ID is required. 2:00-4:00 p.m. while supplies last. Please call 215-685-5488 or email…
Tween Talk
Mon, February 24, 2025
3:15 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and informative space for tweens to learn about important topics that will help them navigate the pre-teen years with confidence and knowledge. This program, led by Planned Parenthood, will cover topics such as consent, gender identity, healthy…
Mindful Movement w/ Mx. Craig
Mon, February 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Haverford Library
Join Mx. Craig in Mindful Movement at the Haverford Avenue Library. We will explore different methods of meditation - moving, sitting and sound bath meditation. Please bring water, dress comfortably and prepare to prioritize yourself.
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, February 24, 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…
Community Wellness Resource Table
Tue, February 25, 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…
Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, February 26, 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.
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, February 26, 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.
Black Hair Care 101
Wed, February 26, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join Michelle Prince who will share the history of Black haircare from Africa to the present. We will focus on the impact society has had on Black hair culture, and how Black hair culture has influenced the world. We will also talk about how some of these practices have had negative…
CPR Training with The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia
Sat, March 1, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Learn life-saving skills at our CPR Training Course, hosted by The Mobile CPR Project Philadelphia! This hands-on training is designed for participants of all ages; children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. If you're a parent, caregiver, student, or simply…
Medicare Mondays 2025
Mon, March 3, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will help you find the plan that is best for you. Courtney Bell is a Medicare benefits advisor. She will be on-hand Mondays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. t o answer your questions about Medicare…
Kid's Cooking Club
Mon, March 3, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Experience the art and science of cooking while you make a delicious snack with your very own hands! 2/3 No Bake Sweet Potato Pie 3/3 Grilled Cheese 4/7 Paper Bag Popcorn
Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, March 3, 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…
Teddy Bear Clinic/Doctor for a Day
Tue, March 4, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This "medical play" opportunity will allow children to explore medical equipment (play and real) in a non-threatening manner. This can clarify misconceptions about the hospital or medical treatments, help children cope with medical encounters, and…
Teddy Bear Clinic/Doctor for a Day
Tue, March 4, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
This "medical play" opportunity will allow children to explore medical equipment (play and real) in a non-threatening manner. This can clarify misconceptions about the hospital or medical treatments, help children cope with medical encounters, and…
Chair Fitness for Adults of All Abilities
Tue, March 4, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join us as yoga Instructor Megan Do Nascimento will instruct a chair fitness class for seniors centered around bone health, movement, breath, mindfulness and staying strong.
Walking Wednesdays
Wed, March 5, 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.
COVID Resources at the Library
Wed, March 5, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Please stop by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) information table to learn about resources available to you, such as testing, vaccination, information about mental health care, housing or other needs. Pick up a free mask or take-home test kit. PDPH outreach staff…
Tween Talk
Wed, March 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and informative space for tweens to learn about important topics that will help them navigate the pre-teen years with confidence and knowledge. This program, led by Planned Parenthood, will cover topics such as consent, gender identity, healthy…