Norfolk Reopening Additional Neighborhood Libraries and Expanding Service at Two Anchor Branches on May 17, 2021
NORFOLK, VA – Beginning May 17, Norfolk Public Library (NPL) is reopening four additional neighborhood branches for Grab-n-Go services. Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library and Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library will allow limited visitation.
Eight neighborhood branches will operate two days a week for Grab-n-Go from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and NPL’s two anchor branches will open Tuesday through Saturday and allow patrons to browse the stacks or reserve a public computer. Visitation at the anchor branches is limited to one hour total. All Norfolk Public Libraries require wearing a mask and proper physical distancing.
Neighborhood Branch | Address | Days of Operation |
Barron F. Black | 6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive | Tuesday & Wednesday |
Blyden | 879 E. Princess Anne Road | Monday & Tuesday |
Janaf | 124 Janaf Shopping Center | Wednesday & Thursday |
Lafayette | 1610 Cromwell Drive | Tuesday & Wednesday |
Larchmont | 6525 Hampton Boulevard | Monday & Friday |
Little Creek | 7853 Tarpon Place | Wednesday & Thursday |
Park Place | 620 W. 29th Street | Thursday & Friday |
Van Wyck | 1368 De Bree Avenue | Monday & Friday |
*Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch | 1425 Norchester Avenue | Tuesday through Saturday |
*Pretlow Anchor Branch | 111 W. Ocean View Avenue | Tuesday through Saturday |
*Denotes expanded services | | |
Please continue to monitor the website at www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org for ongoing updates. You may also visit norfolk.gov for more information and subscribe to City Alerts for emergency-related messages from the City of Norfolk.
About Norfolk Public Library: About Norfolk Public Library: The Norfolk Public Library offers access to information, books, programs, and online resources to meet the needs of our diverse community for life-long learning. The library system consists of two anchor branch libraries, eight neighborhood branches, and mobile delivery with an outreach vehicle. All programs are FREE of charge. Visit www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org or call us at 757-664-READ for more information. NPL- Creating a City of Readers.