Science and Wellness

Wednesday, March 17 – Message from Staff

The contents of Automobile Reference Collection have been transferred to the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Library & Research Center and the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum.

For reference assistance and inquiries about materials formerly held at the Free Library, call the AACA Library at (717) 534-2082, visit their website, or contact librarian Jennifer Wolfe at jwolfe@aaca.org. To contact the Simeone Foundation Library, use this online form.

1901 Vine Street, Room 202
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open today until 5:00 p.m.
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 Closed

Upcoming Closures

  • Thu., Jul. 4 : Closed Independence Day
  • Mon., Sep. 2 : Closed Labor Day
  • Mon., Oct. 14 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Mon., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
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Upcoming Events

Chair Yoga

Fri, June 28, 2024 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 12 years of experience in…

Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, July 3, 2024 2:00 P.M.

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other…

CPR Training with The Mobile CPR Project

Tue, July 9, 2024 10:00 A.M.

Join us for a free non-certified CPR training with The Mobile CPR Project . Whether you are new to CPR or just want to practice your skills, this class is for you! Coffee and bagels will be…

Penn Med's Health Talk Tuesdays | Accessing Health Benefits

Tue, July 9, 2024 4:00 P.M.

Do you find accessing health care benefits and community resources complicated? Are you in need of help with day-to-day problems? Join us to hear from Patti Meehan, Director of the Social Work…

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.