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Movement Mornings-Chair Yoga
Fri, October 10, 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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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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MEDICARE MONDAYS
Mon, October 13, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
✨ Got Medicare questions? ✨ Courtney Bell is back to help you make sense of it all! Join us in person for an easy, open Q&A where you can learn how Medicare works—and how it can work for YOU. ✅ Bring your questions ✅ Get clear answers ✅ Walk away with confidence See you on Mondays!
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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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Meditation Club for Adults (Virtual)
Tue, October 14, 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, 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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Quiet Meditation at the Library
Wed, October 15, 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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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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UPENN Nursing Students Tabling in the Science and Wellness Department
Thu, October 16, 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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Resource Table - Community Wellness
Thu, October 16, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Stop by the resource table from the Community Wellness Engagement Unit of the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS). See how they can help you, your family, or friends. 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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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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Yoga for Adults
Thu, October 16, 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, October 17, 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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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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MEDICARE MONDAYS
Mon, October 20, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
✨ Got Medicare questions? ✨ Courtney Bell is back to help you make sense of it all! Join us in person for an easy, open Q&A where you can learn how Medicare works—and how it can work for YOU. ✅ Bring your questions ✅ Get clear answers ✅ Walk away with confidence See you on Mondays!
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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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Gentle Yoga with Josh
Mon, October 20, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for a weekly yoga class where we will offer gentle movement, quiet meditation and guided breath work. This class will be adapted to our different abilities and disabilities, especially as we age. For all ages and backgrounds. Led by Josh Mitteldorf, who has been teaching yoga…