Two women stand side by side each holding two vases of red and pink flowers.

Love Petals

Saturday, Aug. 16 @ noon - 2 p.m.

Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch

Learn how to create stunning floral arrangements that will be donated to senior care facilities, hospitals and other care facilities for residents to appreciate.

Graphic image: "Pretlow Clothing Swap, Looking for that next outfit? Need to lighten your wardrobe? Donate and swap lightly worn clean clothes. Saturday, Aug. 9 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch, 111 W. Ocean View Ave | (757) 441-1750"

What's happening!

Zumba for Adults

Aug. 1 & 13 @ 4-5 p.m. – Little Creek Branch

Get your groove on at the library! Contact branch at 757-441-1751 to register. Limited number of spots.

Mayors Cup Blood Drive

Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 1-5 p.m. – Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch

Help save a life! Schedule your appointment today with the American Red Cross. Information on how to schedule with the American Red Cross on norfolk.libcal.com.

Adult Summer Diamond Painting

Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 4-6 p.m. – Richard A. Tucker Memorial

Join us for a great summer-themed diamond painting! Contact branch at 757-823-4200 to register. Limited number of spots.

Two people in red shirts stand inside a room with Red Cross medical equipment. A man donating blood lays next to them giving the camera a thumbs up.

Four women sit at a table inside a room working on their diamond painting art.

Book Recommendations

Graphic Image: National Book Lover’s Day "National Book Lovers Day, celebrated on Aug. 9, honors the joy of reading and the love of books. Below are some of our staff’s top favorite books. We hope one of them becomes your next unforgettable read!"

Four children and one adult stand at a robotics table coloring sheets of paper.

Unity in the Community Back to School Event: Saturday, Aug. 9 @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Norfolk Scope
Wonder Weekend: Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Chrysler Museum of Art
Berkley Reunion & Parade: Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 701 Berkley Ave Ext.
Park Place Reunion: Saturday, Aug. 23 @ Noon - 6:30 p.m., Lafayette Park

Graphic image: For more information about Community Outreach, contact Rebecca Davis Rebecca.davis@norfolk.gov | (757) 664-7328 ext. 314

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Library Card Sign Up Month Raffle

Sept. 1-30

This September 1-30, NPL will host a raffle to entice new patrons to sign up for library cards! One winner from each branch, in addition to one winner from outreach events, will be randomly selected to win a prize bundle filled with NPL swag!

The Soul of Langston Workshops

Select branches and dates

Arts for Learning Virginia will lead participants in workshops to explore poet Langston Hughes’s impact on literature, culture, and social justice. Each workshop will build on the previous one, with participants having the opportunity to share their creative work with the community! Register for workshops at norfolk.libcal.com.

Graphic image: For more information about Adult Programs, contact Sierra Bullock sierra.bullock@norfolk.gov (757) 664-7328 ext. 358 or Michaela Francis michaela.francis@norfolk.gov (757) 664-7328 ext. 340

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