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  • Indego Riding Basics

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Science & Wellness Dept., Room 202, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Want to bike safely around Philly? Curious about how to use an Indego bike? Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia to learn how!

  • Daylily Documentary Screening

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Science & Wellness Dept., Room 202, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Daylily is a feature length documentary that explores the devotion surrounding a plant that blooms for only one day. Through the personal stories of gardeners from different backgrounds, the film reflects on the fleeting beauty of life and the quiet meaning found in moments that often pass unnoticed. By observing these flowers, which appear briefly and are found everywhere, the film invites viewers to recognize the same fragility, value, and presence within themselves. During the making of the film, I traveled to nine U.S. states and two countries, interviewing gardeners along the way, and ultimately finished the project with a

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  • Author Event: The Ballad of Roy Benavidez

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Science & Wellness Dept., Room 202, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cost: FREE Room 108 University of Pennsylvania historian William Sturkey will discuss his latest book, which tells the dramatic life of Vietnam War hero Roy Benavidez, revealing how Hispanic Americans have long shaped US history, from "a major new voice lyrical powers as a biographer” (David W. Blight) In May 1968, while serving in Vietnam, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez led the rescue of a reconnaissance team surrounded by hundreds of enemy soldiers. He saved the lives of at least eight of his comrades that day in a remarkable act of valor that left him permanently disabled. Awarded the Medal of

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  • Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (Free)

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Science & Wellness Dept., Room 202, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn the what, why, and how of science-based mindfulness meditation in this beginner friendly presentation.About the ProgramScientific research shows mindful meditation can relieve stress, pain, and other negative thoughts. Join Maceo Hood, a certified Mindfulness Facilitator from the Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness, to learn about the science of mindful meditation. A brief practice session will follow. Sign-up is not required but appreciated all the same. About the PresenterMaceo Hood began practicing Transcendental Meditation in the 70’s while a student at Lincoln University, PA. In the years since, he earned his Master degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from

  • Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (Free)

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Science & Wellness Dept., Room 202, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn the what, why, and how of science-based mindfulness meditation in this beginner friendly presentation.About the ProgramScientific research shows mindful meditation can relieve stress, pain, and other negative thoughts. Join Maceo Hood, a certified Mindfulness Facilitator from the Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness, to learn about the science of mindful meditation. A brief practice session will follow. Sign-up is not required but appreciated all the same. About the PresenterMaceo Hood began practicing Transcendental Meditation in the 70’s while a student at Lincoln University, PA. In the years since, he earned his Master degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from

  • Urban Riding Basics

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Science & Wellness Dept., Room 202, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn how to ride safely in a city!Learn how to ride safely in a city! Led by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Indego, the Better Bike Share Partnership and The City of Philadelphia, this workshop will cover:• Bike laws and rules of the road • Bicycling etiquette • How to use Indego • Riding in traffic safely • Proper helmet usage • Choosing a route Enter the Parkway Central Library through the Wood Street Entrance. The event will be held in the Heim Center, Room 131/132.