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Chair Yoga
Fri, October 10, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for a 1-hour gentle yoga practice that uses a chair for seating and balance. Taught by Janet McAllister Faulls, a registered yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience in Philadelphia. All ages and abilities welcome. Please dress comfortably! Class will be held in Room…
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Intro to Herbalism and Herbal Teas - Part 1 - Tea Tasting
Sat, October 11, 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! 1. Intro to…
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Yoga
Mon, October 13, 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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CPR Training Class
Tue, October 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 15, 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 15, 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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Nourish: A Spring Self-Care Workshop
Wed, October 15, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join Chef Shayla Felton-Dorsey for an immersive workshop to nuture your physical and mental well-being as we welcome the spring! Participants will craft essential oil-infused salt scrubs and sample light snacks. Learn about the mental well-being benfits of essential oils, the calming properties…
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Cooking Up a Solution: Physical Activity
Wed, October 15, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join Jefferson+Einstein & CLC: Part 2 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. Determine how much physical activity is recommended for adults and its…
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Walking Group
Thu, October 16, 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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Mindful Yoga Basics
Fri, October 17, 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 2 - Tastings and Infusions
Sat, October 18, 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! 2 . Intro to…
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A Matter of Balance
Mon, October 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. This award-winning program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels, and emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. In this multi-week program you…
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table
Mon, October 20, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table Get prepared for cold and flu season! Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be at the library giving away free at-home Covid-19 tests, hand sanitizers, and masks to anyone interested. No registration or sign-up needed.
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Bingo Night with Oak Street Health
Mon, October 20, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Logan Library
Come join Oak Street Health for a fun Bingo night and find out about what they do, what they offer, and how you can join. Appointments can be made on the spot, and a licensed insurance agent will be available to answer questions. 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., for adults and seniors.
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Yoga
Mon, October 20, 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 20, 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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Learn Lifesaving Skills in Just One Hour with The Mobile CPR Project
Tue, October 21, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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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…