Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane

08/02/2026

Save the date for the 6th Annual Grow & Walk-A-Thon! Our low profile walk/run is ideal for beginners, leisure walkers, and families.

07/23/2026

Hosted by PA CareerLink Philadelphia today at 5847 Germantown Avenue !

For registration and questions please refer to the fliers 🌸

07/13/2026

Photos from Saturday, July 11th in the library garden. Dr. Bill King showed us how he distills fragrances like roses, mint, thyme, lavender and more to make aerosol sprays. We got to take some home. We also harvested a bunch of cucumbers, lettuce and Swiss chard from the raised beds. Did you know you can eat the flowers of hostas and snap dragons. If you missed this program, the next event with Black Girls with Green Thumbs is Saturday, July 25th.
Learn about growing your own food and keeping healthy while connecting with neighbors.

07/08/2026

Summer is in full swing-- if you haven't been to see the Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane's garden, the Grow & Walk this Saturday, July 11th, at 10:30 am is the perfect opportunity!

Join the Library community and Black Girls With Green Thumbs from 10:@0 am - 12:00 pm for a fun morning of exercise and getting dirty! Grow & Walk Philly is an all-ages, multi-week, wellness challenge to get folks outside - gardening, walking, and moving!

RSVP today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grow-and-walk-philly-tickets-1983950625728?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meet at the West Oak Lane Library every other Saturday to earn wellness badges to mark your progress to a healthier you and community.
* Group physical training
* Neighborhood walks
* Yoga
* Gardening

West Oak Lane Branch
2000 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138

07/04/2026

If you haven’t been to the library garden and seen what’s growing, come out on Saturday, July 11 from 10:30-12:00 and connect with community members.

06/26/2026

06/23/2026

Photos from the Grow and Walk program on June 20th.

06/06/2026

A great program today in our library garden! We learned about the plants that are growing, stretched with a trainer before walking around the block, tried pineapple mango salsa and watermelon juice in fused with mint. Lastly listened to how Veganism had its roots in Philadelphia and that growing your food is the healthiest and best tasting! If you missed today’s program , join us on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m.