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From the Director's Chair...

As summer wraps up, there’s so much to look forward to! Join us at our Health and Wellness Fair to prioritize your well-being and dive into your creative side at our Soul of Langston Workshops! Plus, let’s celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, running from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. Be sure to check out our recommended titles listed below! Sonal Rastogi
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Soul of Langston

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Arts for Learning Virginia will lead participants in interactive workshops to explore poet Langston Hughes’s impact on literature, culture and social justice. Register for workshops at norfolk.libcal.com.
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Health & Wellness Fair

Saturday, Sept. 20 | Noon - 3 p.m.

Enjoy free health screenings, yoga, line dancing sessions, delicious food/smoothie tastings and healthy cooking demonstrations. Connect with local health professionals and organizations offering wellness resources, and tour our newly revamped Telehealth booth! Click here for more.
Orange and white graphic promoting "Library Card Sign Up Month" in September with a raffle. Includes images of library cards, tote bag, and branded items.
Green flyer with "Community Baby Shower" in large white letters at top. Event at Jordan-Newby Library, September 13, noon-3 PM. Address and phone below. Pastel clouds, balloons, and bunting decorate the background.
Orange and white poster for Norfolk Fire-Rescue events at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch. Includes dates for opioid awareness, stop the bleed, fall prevention, and CPR classes. Silhouette of a firefighter in the background. Contact details provided.

What's happening!

Senior Bingo

First Thursdays (9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4) | 1 - 2 p.m.

Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library

Join us for bingo Thursdays—senior bingo that is! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with bingo, snacks and prizes. Bring your friends and family, and let’s have a great time together!

Adaptive Craft-time

First Fridays (9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5) | 11 a.m. - noon

Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library

This unique and enriching craft-time is designed for adults with disabilities. Registration is required. (Ages 18+). Register at norfolk.libcal.com or contact the Maker Studio at pretlowmakerstudio@norfolk.gov or 757-441-1750 ext. 322 to register.

Lantern Making

Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 4 - 5 p.m.

Little Creek Branch Library

Use your imagination to create your own night light masterpiece! Contact branch at 757-441-1751 to register.

Book Recommendations
Hispanic Heritage Month banner with decorative patterns, book covers featuring diverse Hispanic themes, and a note about availability on Hoopla, Libby, and libraries.

Community Outreach

Where We're Going in September!
People engage at a community fair booth under a canopy. A woman in a floral dress interacts with two visitors beside a basket of flyers and giveaways.

India Fest: Saturday, Sept. 13 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Neighborhood Expo & Uplift Awards: Saturday, Sept. 20 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Northside Park

Senior Fest: Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the ODU Chartway Arena
What's happening! Community Baby Shower Saturday, Sept. 13 @ noon-3 p.m. Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library Calling all new and expecting families! Celebrate your growing family at our Community Baby Shower. Agencies and vendors will be on hand to answer questions about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and more. Tales to Tails Fridays @ 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lafayette Branch Library Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 22 @ 11 a.m.-noon Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library Practice your oral reading skills by sharing stories with book-loving therapy dogs! A parent or guardian must be present to sign a provided permission form for attendees. Sponsored by the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library. RMP’s Fall Craft-4-Service Oct. 1-Nov. 25 @ 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch RMP Maker Studio Throughout the fall, join the RMP Maker Studio for Craft-4-Service! We’ll be making handmade cards for veterans to hand out at the VA Hospital and collars for shelter pets to donate to Norfolk Animal Care Center. Registration is required for collars but not cards. Register at norfolk.libcal.com. (Ages 8+ with supervision)
Graphic image: For more information about Community Outreach, contact Rebecca Davis Rebecca.davis@norfolk.gov | 757-664-7328 ext. 342

Looking Forward!
A collection of painted rocks displays vibrant artwork inspired by various book covers, including messages like "Stop Book Bans" and diverse illustrations.

Banned Books Rock!

Saturday, Sept. 27 & Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 2 - 3 p.m.  at Downtown Branch at Slover

Greetings! Card Bank

Wednesday, Sept. 17 - Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library
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