Science and Wellness
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
- Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
Upcoming Events
Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session
Wed, June 11, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Join instructor Maceo Hood in a beginner friendly meditation class. In this one-hour course, we will practice and discuss the benefits of mindful meditation. At least thirty minutes will be devoted to a guided meditation. Maceo received his certification from the Institute for Organizational…
A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches with Mike Madaio
Thu, June 12, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Cost: FREE
Take a bite out of Philadelphia history! This city boasts some of the most delicious original sandwiches and passionate sandwich aficionados. From the cheesesteak to the hoagie, and many others, Philly's culinary history has resulted in some of America’s most established meals…
Chair Yoga
Fri, June 13, 2025
1:00 P.M.
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…
Chair Yoga
Fri, June 20, 2025
1:00 P.M.
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 108.
The collection in the Science & Wellness Department (S&W) covers a diverse group of subjects including medical, health, and parenting materials.
The mechanically minded searching for appropriate "how-to" guides can also find assistance in this department, as well as works on engineering, the sciences, computers, and technology.
S&W also offers a large cookbook collection dedicated to the late Julie Dannenbaum.
We are home to a Free Seed Library that distributes vegetable, fruit, herb, and flower seeds to promote health and gardening.
You can also find material about personal finance, consumer information, and pets. Come say hi to our resident fish Cyan Whale-Ness in his Aquaponics home where you can learn about Eco-Systems.