Science and Wellness

1901 Vine Street, Room 202
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open today until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5/18 Closed
Monday, 5/19 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 5/20 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 5/21 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 5/22 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 5/23 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. *
Saturday, 5/24 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • * Friday has hour changes – preparation for the Memorial Day holiday
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

  • Fri., May. 23 : Closing at 1:00 PM preparation for the Memorial Day holiday
  • Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
  • Thu., Jun. 19 : Closed Juneteenth
  • Fri., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
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Upcoming Events

Come And Chat With The Digital Navigators

Wed, May 21, 2025 11:00 A.M.

Help is available. Stop into the Lobby between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to learn more about the services provided by the Drexel Digital Navigators. The Drexel Digital Navigator program is designed to assist the local…

Mindfulness Meditation | Practice Session

Wed, May 21, 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…

Knitogami

Thu, May 22, 2025 6:00 P.M.

The ancient art of knitting can turn one-dimensional yarns into highly complex three-dimensional structures boasting a striking variety of shapes and unusual mechanics.  Dr. Lauren Niu, Senior Research Scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss a geometric model to…

Squid Dissection with the Center for Aquatic Sciences

Wed, May 28, 2025 6:00 P.M.

Take a deep dive into the world of aquatic invertebrates as we explore the characteristics of these strange animals and examine one up close. For every 2 students the dissection will include 1 squid and a set of tools. This program is free and open to the public yet space is limited.  …

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.