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Youth Summer Reading Program

June 7 to Aug. 2

“Color Our World,” celebrates the joy of brightening our lives through books! This summer, our beloved mascot Moonet will be at every branch to inspire our community to dive into reading. By logging your reading minutes in Beanstack, you’ll be entered for a chance to win an adorable Moonet plushie! Join us for creative crafts, exciting performances, fun prizes, free summer meals and so much more. Click to learn more.

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Summer Meals/Books

June 9 to Aug. 8

NPL is providing FREE USDA approved meals and FREE BOOKS for all children 18-and-under during the summer break, in partnership with Norfolk Public Schools and the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library. Click here to view the full schedule.

Graphic image that states: Summer Reading Program WEEKLY PRIZES AT A GLANCE! Log the weekly reading minute goals in Beanstack in order to be entered in our weekly prize drawings. Links to our website.

Graphic image: "Summer Reading Program WEEKLY GRAB BAGS! Stop by your local branch each week to pick up a fun and engaging craft or goodie" Click to view the crafts on our website.!

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What's happening!

Tunes & Tales

Saturday, Aug. 9 @ 11 a.m.-noon

Downtown Branch at Slover

Come with us on an enchanting journey into the world of literature and music. Join members of Virginia Opera as they perform beloved classics and fun fairy tales. Perfect for music lovers of all ages and a wonderful introduction to the colorful world of opera!

Music Around the World

Wednesday, June 11 - Tuesday, Aug. 5

Travel around the world and learn how music ties us all together and changes from place to place. Sing-along for children ages 4-10. Click here for the full schedule.

Day of the Dragon

Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch

Celebrate your favorite dragon-themed media! Events for How to Train Your Dragon, Dungeons and Dragons, Fourth Wing, Wings of Fire and more. Visit https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/13824738 for more details about the fandom events.

2nd Annual Block Party

Wednesday, July 30 @ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Barron F. Black Branch

Bring the family to the BFB Block Party! Enjoy a free Kona Ice for the first 200 attendees, play outdoor games, have your face painted, visit a fire truck and police cruiser, listen to music, get creative in our craft room, see the Teeny Tiny Farm and have a world of fun at our closing SRP event!