Science and Wellness
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 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
- Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 27 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Fri., Nov. 28 : Closed Thanksgiving Friday
- Thu., Dec. 25 : Closed Christmas Day
Upcoming Events
Chair Yoga
Fri, October 31, 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, November 21, 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…
Family Money Talks
Mon, November 24, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Family Money Talks: In families, wealth often transfers without the wisdom to go with it. This can leave the next generation unprepared to manage it responsibly. Fortunately, financial professionals can help alleviate this problem by helping parents transfer wisdom with wealth using the family…
Unlocking the Power of Curiosity
Thu, December 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Curiosity fuels creativity, innovation, and well-being—but what’s happening in our brains when we feel curious? Join Dr. Cam Bassett for a free and engaging talk exploring the latest discoveries worldwide in neuroscience and psychology, and discover how curiosity takes shape across…
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.