Equipment Library

Available exclusively at Van Wyck Branch Library!

Collection consists of Addy, Melody, Luciana, Samantha, Kaya, Kirsten and Kit. Each kit contains a doll, change of clothing, carrying case, brush and the first book in her American Girl series. We welcome donations of new, like-new or used-but-in-good-condition American Girl® Dolls, clothing and accessories, including historic characters that can no longer be purchased.

Items must be returned to the circulation desk at Van Wyck Library during open hours (not in the book return). Limited to Norfolk adult borrowers. Borrowers must sign a user agreement.

Available only at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch and Slover libraries:

The equipment shown below is only available at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch and Slover Library to adults with a Norfolk library card (those who live, work or own property in Norfolk or have paid an annual fee). Limit is one per borrower, although each item may be combined with one I Love Virginia State Parks Nature backpack. Items must be returned to the checkout library at the circulation desk during open hours and not in the book return.

The professional-level Celestron TetraView LCD Digital Microscope is a touchscreen LCD microscope (40x to 400x magnification and up to 1600x with digital zoom) and 4.3" LCD touchscreen. TetraView features four fully achromatic lens objectives, a fully mechanical stage, a 4.3" TFT full color touch screen. A 2 GB SD card is included for the microscope to function, although patrons can use their own to save images from the digital camera. Prepared specimen and blank slides included. Power cord with option to provide own 4 AA batteries for field use.

Accompanying books: The Ultimate Guide to your Microscope by Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone; The World of the Microscope by Chris Oxlade and Corinne Stockley.

Available only at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch library:

The equipment shown below is only available at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch to adults with a Norfolk library card (those who live, work or own property in Norfolk or have paid an annual fee). Limit is one per borrower, although each item may be combined with one I Love Virginia State Parks Nature backpack. Items must be returned to the checkout library at the circulation desk during open hours and not in the book return.