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Celebrating Diversity in Norfolk
We're committed to acknowledging our history and celebrating the diversity of our city. Through our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we're working to make Norfolk a community where everyone feels welcomed, included and equipped to thrive. Join us this month for several events to celebrate the distinct and diverse cultures, values and people that make up our city!
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Juneteenth in the Park
Designated a statewide holiday in Virginia, this is Norfolk's second annual Juneteenth in the Park Festival. The festival celebrates African American heritage and serves as an opportunity to enrich and educate the community on topics ranging from healthy living, education, and financial literacy. This year, as the community is re-emerging after the pandemic, businesses will offer on-the- spot interviews, career planning, and employment opportunities.
Saturday, June 18
Noon - 5 p.m.
Town Point Park
Free & Open to the Public!
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June is Pride Month
Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals.
Celebrate Pride Month in Norfolk!
Hampton Roads PrideFest
Saturday, June 25
Noon - 9 p.m.
Town Point Park
Click here for more information. |
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Are You Prepared?
June marks the start of hurricane season, and we’ve got the resources to help you and your family get Storm Ready.
Click here to sign up for Norfolk Alerts to get the latest information on city operations in the event of a storm.
You can also click here for more information and tips on hurricane preparedness |
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Get Ready to Shred
Let’s kick and push and coast to Northside Park on June 21 for Go Skate Day! Roll through for food trucks, prizes and more. Our friends from 103 Jamz will be playing tunes, Skate Supply and Siren Skate Shop will be hanging out along with our Norfolk Parks & Recreation staff. Love to paint? We're looking for volunteer artists to paint custom skateboard decks that will be raffled off during the event. Email to sign up! |
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COVID-19 Test Kits
Pick up a FREE COVID-19 at-home test kit at Slover Library and the three Norfolk Public Library anchor branches: Jordan-Newby, Pretlow and Richard A. Tucker Memorial.
Tests are available first-come, first-served, while supplies last.
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Clean the Bay Day
June 4, 9 a.m. - noon
Fuse Fest '22
June 4, noon - 6 p.m.
Purpose Park
46th Annual Norfolk Harborfest
June 10 - 12
Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
Offsite Gallery Community Workshop
June 25, Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Offsite Gallery, 2nd Floor of MacArthur Center
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Career Training Opportunity
Our Department of Human Services’ Career and Readiness Employee Services team is recruiting for its Spring 2022 Gateway Academy. The program connects eligible residents with career training opportunities with local providers. To be eligible for the program, applicants must reside in Norfolk and receive SNAP benefits. Additional requirements apply. Find out more. |
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NPL Is Going Fine-Free!
After a one-year trial period, Norfolk Public Library received approval to extend fine-free services indefinitely for patrons.
Previously, NPL charged 20 cents per day, per item, up to a $6.00 maximum for books and materials. All DVDs, reference books, interlibrary loan materials, book club kits, and Toddle Totes were charged $1.25 per day, up to a $10.00 maximum. Once items were kept 28 days beyond the due date, they were assumed lost, and the patron’s account was charged the replacement cost and processing fee.
Fees for lost or damaged books and materials will continue, and the remainder of the Circulation Policies remain in effect.
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Get Reading This Summer!
The Norfolk Public Library Summer Reading Program (SRP) is June 25 - August 6. Grab a book, track your reading and win prizes. Login to the Beanstack app to enter your reading minutes. Grab-n-Go bags will be available at all library branches. Enjoy in-person and online programming! SRP is sponsored by the Friends of Norfolk Public Library. Registration will be available on June 25. |
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Your Norfolk. Your Life.
Get Involved. Get Informed.
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Reconnect With Your Neighbors!
Ready to reconnect with neighbors and the community? Mark your calendars for the 2022 Neighbors Building Neighborhoods Conference, returning in-person to ODU's Webb Center on Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m.
This year's theme is "Crafting Community Connections" and features special guest, Rich Harwood, author and founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation.
The 2022 NBN Conference will include dynamic, focused and creative breakout sessions that are designed to empower, engage and inspire collaboration and action.
Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased by June 22.
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Juneteenth Events
For the second year, we're observing Juneteenth with several events to educate residents on the day’s historical significance.
Norfolk Public Libraries will host several in-person and virtual events including a trivia contest June 13-17, a virtual performance of "Frederick Douglass: On Slavery and Emancipation" at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, and a virtual talk on the book The 1619 Project: Born on the Water with storyteller Eunice Shands at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18.
There will be a Community Day event at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library from noon - 4 p.m. and a Juneteenth Freedom Festival hosted by Slover Library from 1 - 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18.
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