Science and Wellness
| Sunday, 8/24 | Closed |
| Monday, 8/25 | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 8/26 | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 8/27 | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 8/28 | 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 8/29 |
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. * |
| Saturday, 8/30 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
- * Friday has hour changes – preparation for the Labor 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 | 11:00 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
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 27 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
Upcoming Events
AARP: Enhance Your Job Search
Tue, September 2, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Discover how to network effectively, hone your interviewing skills and search and apply for great jobs online! Please register by clicking here: https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/enhance-your-job-search-khn86cnlp39.html
Indego Riding Basics
Fri, September 5, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Interested in learning how to bike safely around Philadelphia? Or want to learn how to use an Indego bike? Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for a free 90-minute class that will give you the knowledge to ride safely in the city. No bike is needed!…
Calm in the Storm: Practical Strategies for Managing Stress
Thu, September 25, 2025
2:30 P.M.
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.
Your Guide to Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Thu, October 2, 2025
2:30 P.M.
Join the UPENN's Nursing Students for a Breast Cancer Prevention Month program to learn proven, practical steps for reducing your risk and protecting your health through awareness, screening, and early action. This event is free and open to the public and will be held in Rooms 131/132…
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.