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Grow with the Flow: Wellness Through Movement and Mindful Eating
Fri, September 19, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Black Girls with Green Thumbs is offering a 16-week wellness program providing twice-weekly yoga classes. These inclusive and trauma-informed sessions will support participants' physical, emotional and mental well-being through gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. In addition to…
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, September 22, 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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Vaccine Information Session
Mon, September 22, 2025
5:45 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Do you have questions about vaccines? Join the South Philly Library along with Dr. Ericka Hayes, Senior Medical Director of Infection Prevention at CHOP, for an informational discussion of all things vaccines including an anonymous Q&A session.
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Senior Strength Training
Tue, September 23, 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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Heart Smart: Eat Well, Move More, Live Better
Tue, September 23, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Heart Smart: Eat Well, Move More, Live Better Tuesdays, 9.9, 9.16, 9.23, and 9.30 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Take charge of your health and join us for an evening focused on simple, practical steps to feel your best. Learn how to control your blood pressure, eat smart with fruits and…
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Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, September 23, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this ongoing program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
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Chair Yoga with Yoga4Philly
Wed, September 24, 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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Quiet Meditation at the Library
Wed, September 24, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library
Join us for an hour of calm, focused meditation in our meeting room. This series will provide an opportunity to explore several different meditation practices. You will be guided by Cameron McMillan, who has taught meditation since 2006, studied with many teachers, and attended numerous…
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Grow with the Flow: Wellness Through Movement and Mindful Eating
Wed, September 24, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Black Girls with Green Thumbs is offering a 16-week wellness program providing twice-weekly yoga classes. These inclusive and trauma-informed sessions will support participants' physical, emotional and mental well-being through gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. In addition to…
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Calm in the Storm: Practical Strategies for Managing Stress
Thu, September 25, 2025
2:30 P.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join UPENN's Nursing Students as they teach practical ways to calm your mind, relax your body, and find your balance—no matter what life throws at you. This program is free and open to the public and will be held in Room 108 at Parkway Central Library.
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Stop the Bleed Training
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Average time it takes someone to bleed to death: 3 - 5 minutes Average time for first responders to arrive: 7 - 10 minutes Trauma-related deaths worldwide due to bleeding: 40% Participants will receive formal Stop the Bleed training,…
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Yoga for Adults
Thu, September 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Whitman Library
Free yoga every Thursday at Whitman Library, with instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew! This class is for all levels of practice and beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. Cleaning wipes for mats are also available. This weekly class is sponsored by The Friends…
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Movement Mornings-Chair Yoga
Fri, September 26, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Fox Chase Library!
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Grow with the Flow: Wellness Through Movement and Mindful Eating
Fri, September 26, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane
Black Girls with Green Thumbs is offering a 16-week wellness program providing twice-weekly yoga classes. These inclusive and trauma-informed sessions will support participants' physical, emotional and mental well-being through gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. In addition to…
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A Matter of Balance
Mon, September 29, 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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Cooking club for Teens and Tweens
Mon, September 29, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Learn basic cooking skills by helping Ms. Vera prepare a delicious dish each month! We will work together to read the recipe, measure ingredients and cook the food -- and of course we will eat what we made! Open to youth ages 10-18.
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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, September 29, 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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UPENN Nursing Students Tabling in the Science and Wellness Department
Tue, September 30, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Please join fall's cohort of UPENN Nursing students who will be tabling in the lobby of Parkway Central Library Tuesdays and Thursdays. They'll be sharing advice for healthy living and will be able to take your blood pressure. No registration is required.
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Senior Strength Training
Tue, September 30, 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, September 30, 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…