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Mindfulness for Preschoolers

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Music, Movement, Stories, and GamesFor ages 3-6For ages 3-6For ages 3-6This program will include games, yoga, mindful movements, music, singing, dancing, a book reading, and fun with our senses!

Healthy Living For Your Brain And Body

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Tips to help maintain cognitive health and well-being. An educational program presented by the Alzheimer's Association.For centuries, we've known that brain and body health are connected. Now, science provides insights into how lifestyle choices may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age.Join us for a presentation to learn about the latest research in the area of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Plant-Based Nutrition. Nourishing Your Body and the Planet

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Join us for an engaging program on plant-based nutrition that's packed with insights, tips, and a tasty demo.Show some love to yourself and the environment. Join us for an engaging program on plant-based nutrition that's packed with insights.What you'll learnWhat is plant-Based eating?: Discover the basics and how this lifestyle works.Busting Myths & Misconceptions: Learn the truth about protein, calcium and why small changes makes a big difference.Health Benefits: From reversing heart disease to boosting energy, improving your skin, aiding weight loss, and enhancing gut health.Planet Benefits: How a plant based life style supports a healthier planet.Practical Tips to Start:

Crevice Gardening: In Collaboration with Norristown Garden Club

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Explore the Art of Crevice Gardening! Join us for an inspiring presentation.Explore the Art of Crevice Gardening!Join us for an inspiring presentation by a Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly. In collaboration with the Norristown Garden Club. Discover the exciting trend of crevice gardening and learn step-by-step techniques to create stunning rock gardens or container gardens. He will also discuss ideal beginner plants for this type of gardening.

It’s All In The Family

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

A Presentation on the Diversity and Relatedness of Flowering Plants.We gardners are excited about and make plans to increase the diversity of plants in our gardens and landscapes. A whole new level of appreciation arises when we learn to recognize that many of the plants we grow and see growing in the wild are related to each other, as in a family. For example, alyssum, broccoli, and radishes all belong to the mustard family. Carrots, dill, and poison hemlock are related in the carrot family. The goal of this presentation is to appreciate another aspect of the diversity of flowering

Ayurveda

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Ayurveda. The Science of Life, is a holistic approach to understanding how various foods, routines and personal habits influence your healthAyurveda. The science of life is a holistic approach to understanding how various foods, routines, and personal habits influence health based on an individual's unique constitution. Delving into the concept of the six tastes of food and refining your palate to discern them can impact your everyday food choices.In this class Matthew will teach you about the six tastes, their basic therapeutic benefits and offer samples of food for you to experience. Limited space available. Only 20 spots available.

Small Steps For Big Change

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Learn how small changes can lead to significant contribution in the global effort to protect our environment.Are you eager to play your part in preserving the planet but unsure how to start? Small steps for big change program is designed with simple yet effective ways to incorporate sustainable practices into your everyday routine. Join us for an engaging presentation led by Jen Lavenberg the founder of non profit Maker Mindset.

Science Heroes

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Let's Save Earth Together!For kids ages 5-11 yearsIn this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind! Throughout the adventure, volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting science experiments that bring this story to life! Together we’ll explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more!

Animal Science

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

.For children in grades 1 and up.Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? What about why some plants are big while others are small? Or even why birds have all different colors of feathers? Let's explore these possibilities with hands-on games and activities.

The Statues in Fairmount Park

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Statues in Fairmount ParkWithin the 2,000 acres of Fairmount Park that straddle the Schuylkill River in West Philadelphia lay dozens of statues, bust, and monuments. They depict people, animals, scenarios and abstracts as imagined or designed by sculptors and artists from around the world. This seminar will take a closer look at the stories behind many of these sculptures as we take a virtual tour through sections of the part that many have seen but maybe not really noticed.

Sidetracked: The Mysteries We Find When We Aren’t Looking for Them

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Quite often at the Historical Society of Montgomery County, solving one simple question opens a hundred new questions.Explore 3 stories that Historical Society researchers unraveled while getting "sidetracked".Presenter: Barry Rauhauser

Bicycling and the Women’s Movement Lecture

Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

The Bicycling Craze was meaningful, especially for women.Bicycles had a major impact on society. The biggest was on the women's movement, it broke down several barriers by allowing women to leave the home and travel without a man. It allowed them to participate in education, social and political organizations. Susan B. Anthony noted;" The bicycle had done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world."