Press Release Archives

2011
  • Norfolk Public Library Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with a Calendar Full of Special Events
    (October 31, 2011)
  • Norfolk Public Library Issues Third Edition of Community Help Card…..Connecting People to Resources
    (October 24, 2011)
  • NPL Offers Fine-Free Days: Friday, September 16 - Friday, September 30
    (September 13, 2011)
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration @ Norfolk Public Library!
    (September 12, 2011)
  • Norfolk’s Historical Images Now Available Online at Norfolk Public Library
    (July 22, 2011)
  • Literacy NEVER Takes a Vacation – Sign Up for Summer Reading Program at Norfolk Public Library Beginning June 19
    (June 16, 2011)
  • Norfolk Main Library Collections and Services to Remain Accessible During Construction of Slover Main Library
    (May 19, 2011)
  • Norfolk Public Library Receives Award for Outstanding Program for Seniors for the Meet, Learn & Discover Series
    (May 9, 2011)
  • Norfolk Public Library Offers Special Programs to Commemorate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, May 2011
    (April 29, 2011)
  • Celebrate Children’s Book Week at Norfolk Public Library with The Berenstain Bears
    (April 27, 2011)
  • Norfolk Public Library Is Planning for the Future and Needs Your Help!
    (April 21, 2011)
  • Explore the World @ Your Library During National Library Week, April 10-16
    (April 8, 2011)
  • Norfolk Public Library Celebrates Teen Tech Week 2011 with the 3rd Annual Super Smash Bros.® Brawl for Wii Gaming Tournament
    (March 7, 2011)
  • Norfolk Public Library Commemorates African-American History Month
    (February 10, 2011)
  • Norfolk Public Library Brings African-American History to Life
    (January 28, 2011)
  • The Colonel Samuel L. Slover Memorial Library to Be Expanded
    (January 25, 2011)
    • 2010
  • Norfolk Public Library Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
    (October 29, 2010)
  • Norfolk Public Library Makes a Pitch for Books During Teen Read Week™
    (October 14, 2010)
  • Buy a 2011 Norfolk Historical Calendar Today
    (October 11, 2010)
  • The Library Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15, 2010
    (September 10, 2010)
  • 2010 Summer Reading Programs…Sign Up Today and Earn Great Prizes!
    (July 13, 2010)
  • Norfolk Public Library Starts New Hours of Operation
    (July 2, 2010)
  • Signing up for NPL’s Summer Reading Program Just Got Easier - Online Registration begins on Monday, June 21!
    (June 17, 2010)
  • Norfolk Public Library Receives the Outstanding Service Innovation Award for its Community Help Card
    (June 16, 2010)
  • Announcing New Hours of Operation for Norfolk Public Libraries Effective Tuesday, July 6, 2010
    (May 27, 2010)
  • Norfolk Public Library Changes Fines for Overdue Library Materials
    (May 27, 2010)
  • Norfolk Public Library Celebrates National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
    (April 28, 2010)
  • NPL Supports the 9th Annual Keep Norfolk Beautiful Green Reader Program
    (April 1, 2010)
  • Norfolk Public Library Celebrates Teen Tech Week 2010 With 2nd Annual Super Smash Bros.® Brawl for Wii Gaming Tournament
    (February 26, 2010)
  • Norfolk Public Library Recognizes African-American History Month, February 2010
    (February 1, 2010)
    •  2009
  • Architect of Record Chosen for the Colonial Samuel L. Slover Main Library
    (December 10, 2009)
  • Norfolk Public Library Makes Reading More Convenient with Club Read Book Club Kits
    (November 2, 2009)
  • Friends of the Norfolk Public Library Annual Books & Brew and Used Book Sale, New Location - Same Great Deals & Fantastic Time! October 16 – October 18, 2009
    (September 8, 2009)
  • Norfolk Public Library’s Community Help Card Connects People to Resources
    (August 27, 2009)
  • September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, Get the Most Important School Supply of All…
    (August 24, 2009)
  • Ocean View Lion’s Club to offer Free Sight, Hearing & Diabetes Screenings @ Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
    (August 6, 2009)
  • Be Creative this Summer at Norfolk Public Library!
    (June 15, 2009)
  • Norfolk Public Library Receives Two Awards from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association
    (May 13, 2009)
  • Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library recognized in Library Design Showcase
    (April 10, 2009)
  • NPL Supports the 8th Annual Keep Norfolk Beautiful Green Reader Program
    (April 3, 2009)
  • Norfolk's Main Library Re-Opens All Services on March 11, 2009
    (March 11, 2009)
  • More Teenagers Are Pouring Into The Library Than Ever Before!
    (March 3, 2009)
    • 2008
  • Norfolk Main Library at 235 E. Plume Street to open January 3, 2009
    (December 29, 2008)
  • Paying Homage to the First Americans-NPL Celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month
    (November 1, 2008)
  • FRIENDS OF NORFOLK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S ANNUAL BOOKS & BREW AND USED BOOK SALE: OCTOBER 17-21, 2008
    (October 15, 2008)
  • City of Norfolk Receives Largest Donation in Charitable History for New Downtown Library
    (October 10, 2008)
  • Celebrate Books with Bite @ Norfolk Public Library During Teen Read Week 2008!
    (October 2, 2008)
  • What's the Smartest Card in Your Wallet or Backpack this Fall? Norfolk Public Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month!
    (September, 2008)
  • A Small Fire Breaks out at Kirn Memorial Main Library
    (August 6, 2008)
  • The Sargeant Memorial Room at the Norfolk Public Library wins Outstanding Public Relations Project Award for Sargeant's Chronicles
    (May 7, 2008)
  • Park Place Branch Library Expansion Project is Complete! Celebrate with us on Saturday, April 26 @ 2:00 p.m.
    (April 19, 2008)
  • Park Place Branch Library Expansion Project is Complete!
    (April 16, 2008)
  • Grand Opening Celebration for the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library March 13, 2008 - Save the Date!
    (March 13, 2008)
  • GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION IS SCHEDULED FOR THE MARY D. PRETLOW ANCHOR BRANCH LIBRARY.
    (February 8, 2008)
    • 2007
  • Buy a 2008 Norfolk Historical Calendar Today - The Perfect Gift for Anyone on Your List!
    (October 19, 2007)
  • FRIENDS OF NORFOLK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S ANNUAL BOOKS & BREW AND USED BOOK SALE: OCTOBER 19-23, 2007
    (September 18, 2007)
  • GOT THE SMART CARD? CELEBRATE LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH @ NPL!
    (September 6, 2007)
  • JOIN IN THE ADVENTURES THIS SUMMER AT THE NORFOLK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2007 Summer Reading Club Program @ NPL: June 18-August 25
    (May 30, 2007)
  • The Norfolk Public Library Foundation Celebrates the 80th Birthday of the Sargeant Memorial Room by launching its Endowment Fund Campaign
    (April 18, 2007)
  • Norfolk City Council Member Randy Wright Opens New Kidzone At Norfolk Public Library's Little Creek Branch Library
    (April 17, 2007)
  • Construction on Schedule for the New Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch
    (March 22, 2007)
  • Celebrate African-American History Month at the Norfolk Public Library
    (January 26, 2007)
    • 2006
  • Norfolk City Council Member Daun Hester Opens New Kidzone At Norfolk Public Library's Janaf Branch Library
    (December 27, 2006)
  • Construction Scheduled To Begin For The New Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch
    (December 2006)
  • Celebrate Children's Book Week (Nov. 13-19) At Norfolk Public Library With News Anchor Don Roberts & Canine Book Character, Biscuit
    (November 13, 2006)
  • Biscuit Visits Norfolk Public Library For Children's Book Week
    (November 7, 2006)
  • Monroe Elementary Wins City Read-A-Thon Not Calcott As Announced
    (November 2, 2006)
  • Norfolk Public School Students Read Millions Of Minutes In September For Read-A-Thon
    (October 27, 2006)
  • Friends Of Norfolk Public Library's Annual Books & Brew Happy Hour And Used Book Sale
    (October 12, 2006)
  • Norfolk Public Library Celebrates Teen Read Week-Get Active @Your Library, October 15-21
    (September 15, 2006)
  • Councilman Paul Riddick To Present Virginia Library Directors' Association Awards To Norfolk Public Library
    (June 2, 2006)
  • The Rotary Club of Norfolk's Special Event Raises Money for Early Childhood Learning Centers at Norfolk Public Library
    (May 24, 2006)
  • Van Wyck Branch Library Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Open House, Author Visits, And Book Sale
    (May 9, 2006)
  • Friends of The Norfolk Public Library Honor Contest Winners
    (April 25, 2006)
  • D.E.A.R. NORFOLK…   Drop Everything And Read
    (April 25, 2006)
  • Library Welcomes New Members to Its Board of Trustees
    (March 16, 2006)
  • Library Unveils New Computer System With New Online Catalog
    (March 3, 2006)
  • Construction Scheduled To Begin For The New Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch
    (March 1, 2006)
  • "Investor Education @ Your Library®"
    (January 30, 2006)
  • Norfolk Public Library Releases Strategic Direction for 2006-2011
    (January 24, 2006)
  • Norfolk Public Library Offers a Variety of Programs in Honor of African-American History Month Including Festival of Arts Marketplace
    (January 12, 2006)
    • 2005
  • NPL Receives Bill & Melinda Gates’ Grant to Upgrade Computer Hardware on Public Computers
    (December 1, 2005)
  • Library Receives Books for Child Care Provider Training
    (December 1, 2005)
  • Read-A-Thon Winners
    (October 26, 2005)
  • Books & Brew: Friends Hold Happy Hour During Library Used Book Sale
    (September 30, 2005)
  • National Organization Honors Norfolk Public Library for Family Place Program
    (September 26, 2005)
  • Hablamos Espanol? Norfolk Public Library Launches Spanish Storytime Series In Recognition Of Hispanic Heritage Month
    (September 1, 2005)
  • Get the Smart Card-Your Norfolk Public Library Card & Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month With: Read-A-Thon, Buy-1-Get-1 Free Admission to Nauticus, & A chance for a free gift.
    (August 29, 2005)
  • Two Norfolk Public Library Branches That Closed Yesterday Because of Air Conditioning Problems Remain Closed. The Third Opened Today.
    (July 28, 2005)
  • Today, Horace C. Downing Branch Library, Norfolk Public Library’s Berkley branch, re-opened to the public.
    (July 5, 2005)
  • Norfolk Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Clubs
    (June 29, 2005)
  • Norfolk Public Library to Dedicate Reading Garden Donated by Lakewood Garden Club
    (June 6, 2005)
  • Norfolk Public Library Director, Norman Maas, Elected to the American Library Association Board of Directors
    (May 19, 2005)
  • Used Books On Sale Everyday At Norfolk Public Library's Van Wyck Branch
    (May 5, 2005)
  • As Part Of The Governor’s Education For A Lifetime Initiative, Library Hosts Family Literacy Fun Day To Help Parents And Children
    (May 5, 2005)
  • Norfolk Public Library Announces Board Of Trustees Election Results
    (April 29, 2005)
  • Pretlow Branch Library to Re-open in its Temporary Location as the City Prepares for New Anchor Branch
    (March 24, 2005)
  • Pretlow Branch Library Moves to Temporary Location In Preparation for Construction of Norfolk Public Library's First Anchor Branch.
    (February 28, 2005)
  • All Youth are Reachable, Teachable, Lovable AND Savable: Celebrate African-American History Month with Dr. Lonise Bias.
    (February 3, 2005)
  • Moving Toward the Future: Pretlow Branch Library to Move to Temporary Location to Prepare for Construction of New Anchor Branch.
    (January 12, 2005)
    • 2004
  • Designs for the New Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library Unveiled: Learn What The Future Holds for Norfolk Public Library.
    (October 6, 2004)
  • Books & Brew: Friends Hold Happy Hour During Library Used Book Sale.
    (September 29, 2004)
  • Join in the Fun: The Creating a City of Readers READ-A-THON.
    (September 7, 2004)
  • Norfolk Public Library Embarks Upon a New Early Childhood Literacy Initiative.
    (August 23, 2004)
  • Summer Reading Clubs Bring Authors With Local Ties to the Library.
    (August 2, 2004)
  • Free Summer Fun for Everyone @ Norfolk Public Library: Summer Reading Clubs, June 28-August 28.
    (May 14, 2004)
  • Norfolk Public Library: Celebrating 100 years of Free Library Service & National Library Week.
    (March 26, 2004)
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