
12/08/2022
Have you been meaning to drop by? How about now-ish?
We're open TUE through SAT, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
View the floor schedule at sloverlibrary.com.
Slover Library serves as a vital and dynamic “lighthouse” of community lifelong learning, civic
Slover Library blends traditional library functions with the best of contemporary library resources and services. The innovative space design creates a vital and dynamic center of community learning, leading-edge technology and civic engagement available to all citizens of the region, and is known as an attraction for residents and visitors alike. Parking is available at MacArthur Center, city par
Slover Library blends traditional library functions with the best of contemporary library resources and services. The innovative space design creates a vital and dynamic center of community learning, leading-edge technology and civic engagement available to all citizens of the region, and is known as an attraction for residents and visitors alike. Parking is available at MacArthur Center, city par
Operating as usual
Have you been meaning to drop by? How about now-ish?
We're open TUE through SAT, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
View the floor schedule at sloverlibrary.com.
Please help us build, paint and stock the pantry on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 11 AM to 2 PM for our MLK Day of Service event.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/SloverPantry.
In the spirit of giving, we could use your support with the items below. They must be new and unused.
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Soap, Lotion, Chapstick, Deodorant, Shampoo, Conditioner, Razor, Nail Clippers, White Socks, First Aid Items, Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener, Adult Diapers, Baby Diapers, Baby Wipes, Diaper Rash Cream, Sanitary Pads, Tampons, Hand Sanitizer, Face Masks, Water bottles.
Drop off your items at Slover Library on the 2nd and 5th Floor.
The Youth Library at Slover is all decked out and looking festive. We have books, movies, and make-and-take crafts to celebrate the holiday season.
Come in and check out our displays TUE through SAT from 1-4 PM.
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Here's a to Dec. 6, 1941. A Virginian-Pilot photographer captured a photo of Christmas shoppers on Granby Street the day before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Find this photo and others in Norfolk Public Library's Sargeant Memorial Collection, located on the historic Seaboard side of the Slover Library.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3fhZCNX.
On Dec. 6, 1941, a Virginian-Pilot photographer captured a photo of Christmas shoppers on Granby Street from a building across the street from the W. T. Grant Department Store.
They had no idea in a few short hours events in the Pacific would bring unimaginable changes to the lives of Americans and the world.
(📸: Courtesy of The Sargeant Memorial Collection)
Thanks, Downtown Norfolk, for bringing holiday cheer to Slover this morning!
Grab some simple art supplies, headphones, and a notebook, and meet us for Patchwork Party, an online play session for adults.
Explore your creative side using music, visual art, and writing prompts, and make something unique to share with the group in a safe, expectation-free space.
The next session is Wednesday, Dec 21, at 5 PM.
REGISTER: bit.ly/3qL5aD2.
Are you on the 😈 or 😇 list this year?
Santa Claus is coming to Slover Town!
Meet the jolly old elf on the 2nd floor in the Children’s Area.
Saturday, December 17, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
December Babygarten classes are filling up quickly, and only a few spots remain!
SIGN UP your little one at https://bit.ly/3RymfLS.
Enjoy fun songs, playful movement activities, must-read board books, and great tips for parents and caregivers. (Babies up to 24 months)
We believe that everyone has a story and can write it with a little inspiration! 📝
Kids and teens—practice your writing skills in monthly workshops led by a talented teacher from The Muse Writers Center. You’ll make new friends from all over the world, including Australia!
Register at https://bit.ly/3gU3lSo and join us on Webex.
Next meetup: 📆 Tuesday, Dec. 13 ⏰ 5-7 PM.
Congrats to our prize winners! 🦖
We’re missing a few winners’ photos, but we want to thank everyone who participated in the contest.
We had a ROARing good time looking at all the pictures of your dinosaurs in action!
Last week, Slover Library welcomed Author Margaret Edds to the Community Engagement Room to discuss her latest book, “What the Eyes Can’t See: Ralph Northam, Black Resolve, and a Racial Reckoning in Virginia.”
Edds--known for writing stories about courage, justice, and family--opened the door to a community conversation and invited participants to take a deep and personal look at racial reconciliation.
Place a hold for the book with your library card at https://bit.ly/3hdIWYs.
Thank you to the Slover Library Foundation for sponsoring the event.
Did you know? You may be eligible for VA benefits if you are:
✅ A uniformed service member
✅ Veteran or spouse
✅ Child
✅ Parent of a deceased or disabled service member or Veteran
Visit bit.ly/3B49bb0 to connect with a veteran for assistance in determining your eligible VA benefits.
This resource is FREE with your library card through the Library of Virginia’s Brainfuse VetNow database.
Is continuing education in your plans?
There are dozens of free online courses taught by Yale University professors. Taking them is as simple as signing up!
Go to https://oyc.yale.edu/.
The best part --- there’s no pressure. Just learn at your own pace!
Need help understanding assignments?
No matter where you are, get FREE ONLINE homework help, play games, take practice tests, and with the Library of Virginia’s database, Brainfuse HelpNow.
Connect with a LIVE tutor from any device with an internet connection from 2 PM to 11 PM daily (except holidays). Grades K-12.
Go to bit.ly/3gSvtWk.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the Winter Solstice, we’ve got books, movies, music, and more for kids to learn about these diverse holidays and traditions.
Stop by for a visit TUE - SAT from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Don't mind us...
We're just over here in the corner crying over all these Hallmark movies.
We can't help it -- they're a staple of the holiday season! ❄️🎬
Download a few to watch with your library card on hoopla digital at bit.ly/holidayflicks.
Calling all photographers and videographers -- APPLY NOW to showcase your work at "VISUALS," a celebration of Black artistry. The theme is "The Black Experience in the 757 and Beyond," hosted as part of Slover Library's 2023 Black History Month celebration in partnership with Midnight Media. 🎬 🎥 📷
"VISUALS" grants local creatives the opportunity to network and build a stronger sense of community in Hampton Roads. Submissions should highlight Black culture, capturing the Black experience through the artist's eyes.
Acceptable Submissions: Photos & Videos
Formatting Requirements: Mp3, Mp4
Deadline for Submissions: January 10, 2023
Online Form: https://bit.ly/VISUALS_EXPO
The Visuals Judging Committee will select 10-15 Submissions to display at Slover from February 4 to March 4, 2023.
PICK UP your FREE COVID-19 at-home test kit at Slover Library! In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health, we're handing out Rapid Antigen tests on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours at the Information Desk.
We're OPEN Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Kits are available while supplies last and are limited to two (2) per household. Anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms should have someone pick up the tests on their behalf.
Happy 1st Day of December!
Here’s a holiday video from 2015. Enjoy!
Don't miss out!
The days are winding down for the Neighbors portrait exhibition by Photographer Glen McClure. View in the Slover Forum until December 13.
We're open MON-SAT from 9 AM to 5 PM. Books are also available at http://thenorfolkstreetchoir.org.
TONIGHT AT 5:30 PM! Join us in Room 650 to hear Author Margaret Edds discuss her book “What the Eyes Can’t See: Ralph Northam, Black Resolve, and a Racial Reckoning in Virginia.”
The event is free and open to the public, with refreshments and a cash bar. Registration is encouraged at bit.ly/AuthorMargaretEdds.
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Get your popcorn ready! 🍿 🎬
We have new DVDs available for night in all genres for kids, teens, and adults.
Stop by to check out a few with your library card. We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
To mark the last day of , our friends have settled on a final gaming challenge: Bananagrams, Jenga, and stomping the stacks!
Wonder who'll become the Top Banana?
Brilliant, Pterodactyl. We see you've been practicing your anagrams. 🦖
Can we get an S, please?
We can't wait to spend this fine fall day with you. 🍁🍂
Stop by Slover for a visit. We're open today until 5!
View library hours: sloverlibrary.com.
📆 Thursday, Dec. 1
⏰ 1-3 PM
📍 Slover Library, 5th Floor
Teens & Tweens -- join us for a well-rounded exploration of the visual arts. Our classes cover art elements, design properties, and basic art-making techniques. 🎼🎨
Register now at bit.ly/3qetexG and learn about patterns and rhythm to create a cityscape composition that reflects the music of life.
Thanksgiving's in the rearview mirror. What should you do with all the extra food?
🍗 🥔 🥕 🍲
Get creative in the kitchen with our cookbooks! Find these titles on display in the Slover Forum.
Check out more with your library card online at bit.ly/3AQZigP.
November 30 is the last day of and your final chance to enter our giveaway for fabulous dino prizes.
Post a photo of your dino friend(s) in the comments below, or share a pic and tag Slover Library. YOU might WIN!
🍁🍂 Fall in love with our spaces. ❤️
Slover Library blends traditional library functions with contemporary resources and services. Our building encompasses three centuries of architecture: The historic Seaboard building (the 1800s), the Selden Arcade (1900s), and a modern six-story tower that connects them all. At 138,000 square feet across seven floors, we're a destination for weddings, corporate parties, military celebrations, press conferences, and other special events for groups of up to 250.
We also work with a list of preferred caterers, all offering cuisine infused with local flavor to make your event stand out.
Schedule a tour TODAY, and plan to host your next event at the Slover. For additional info, visit sloverlibrary.com/events.
Start your weekend with yoga and calm at the beautiful Slover Library. 🧘
Bhav Brigade welcomes all levels.
Bring a yoga mat and any props you want to use to make your practice more comfortable.
📅 Saturday, DEC 3
⏰ 1 PM
📍 Slover Library - Room 650
Believe in Learning Norfolk
'Tis the season for Snowflake BINGO, crafts, music, and FUN! Join us at Slover for our
annual Winter Wonderland Extravaganza and get into the holiday spirit!
📅 Saturday, December 17
⏰ 10 AM - 4 PM
➡️ Register: bit.ly/3EOJm1t
📆 Thursday, Dec.1
⏰ 5:30 PM Online
➡️ REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3flYB7y
Let's talk books! Join a group of avid readers to discuss the books you’ve been reading.
What was good? What was a waste of time?
Tell us — we want to know!
Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Slover Library | Room 650
Seats are filling up! JOIN US at Slover Library for a book talk and signing with Author Margaret Edds. Registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/AuthorMargaretEdds.
Presented by the Slover Library Foundation, Edds will discuss her book, What the Eyes Can’t See: Ralph Northam, Black Resolve, and a Racial Reckoning in Virginia.
Edds provides a revealing examination of race in the nation, how racism might be addressed and reckoned with, and how we all may find a measure of redemption in listening to one another.
The program is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and includes light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
About the book:
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s “blackface scandal” could have destroyed any politician. The photo of Governor Northam purportedly in blackface created a firestorm locally and in every political sphere.
What the Eyes Can’t See explains why Ralph Northam’s career did not end with the scandal and how it made him a better governor, citizen, and doctor.
Prodded by Black legislators and citizens, Northam came to a deeper understanding of the racism and pain the photograph symbolized. He listened and, more importantly, learned the lessons of endemic, systemic racism and applied those lessons to his legislative agenda.
Edds provides a revealing examination of race in the nation, how racism might be addressed and reckoned with, and how we all may find a measure of redemption in listening to one another.
The elves have been decorating at Slover, and they've totally 'sleighed' it. 🧝🛷
We even have a "Letters to Santa" writing station in the Forum with a mailbox for special delivery to the North Pole! 🎅📮
Stop by for a visit Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Today, November 26, is Small Business Saturday. It's time to show your favorite local small businesses some love.
Are you interested in starting a business? Are you a Norfolk business owner needing help? Visit Slover's Roy E. Hendrix Business Center on the 3rd floor -- it's a game-changer!
Access a wealth of FREE resources with your library card, including Gale Business Databases, that cover all phases of the business cycle, from start-up to expansion.
Schedule your appointment today at bit.ly/3bEf5WR.
📆 Wednesday, Dec. 21
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Slover Library
Put on your jammies and settle in for bedtime stories with Mrs. Claus. 🤶 🎄 🎁
We'll make holiday crafts and nibble on delicious cookies, too! 🍪
Space is filling up quickly! Register at bit.ly/3AGedul.
Founded in late 2017 by Ariel Mitchell and Vivian Ngo, Kpop757 is a team dedicated to bringing K-pop events to the Hampton Roads area.
Meet the Kpop757 team on Saturday, December 10, from 1-4 PM for our K-Pop-Up! Holiday Extravanganza at Slover.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3Cas6k4.
Teens, let's solve mysteries and fight crime together! Join us for the Murder Mystery Book Club on Tuesdays at 3 PM.
We're wrapping up November by finishing our reading of "A Rose for Emily," written by William Faulkner. 🌹 🩸 🔎 🕵️
Reserve the book on hoopladigital.com with your library card and meet us online or on the 5th floor at Slover.
REGISTER: bit.ly/SolveMurders
Gobble up these Thanksgiving titles for kids on hoopladigital.com. 🦃 📚🎬🎼
FREE with your library card.
hoopla digital
From the Slover Family to yours, we wish you a day filled with laughter and cheer, surrounded by the ones you cherish the most.
And, of course, that your table is full of delicious fare. 🦃
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Are you a recording artist, producer, musician, beatologist, podcaster, voiceover actor, spoken word artist, or a creative needing space? The Slover Sound Studio has what you need --- acoustics, state-of-the-art equipment, and knowledgeable staff like Michael playing the guitar! Library patrons may reserve the sound booths and equipment after completing the required orientation. Learn more at www.sloverlibrary.com/creative-studios.
FALL IN for Babygarten classes! We meet Fridays at 10:30 AM. 🍂 Spots are still available. SIGN UP at https://bit.ly/3RymfLS. Enjoy fun songs, playful movement activities, must-read board books, and great tips for parents and caregivers. (Babies up to 24 months)
Happy Día de los Muertos! Take a look at this beautiful ofrenda (altar) created by our coworker, Nikko. She and her family celebrate Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) from October 27 to November 2, to honor the memories of ancestors they have loved and lost, and to welcome them home. Over the next few days, the family will continue to add offerings and decorations to their ofrenda. The celebration dates back 3,000 years and is a blend of Indigenous culture, Spanish culture, and European religion. Contrary to what many people think, Día de los Muertos is not a version of Halloween. Rather, it honors those who have passed and brings comfort to those who are left behind. It’s all about beauty, honor, respect, and a loving tribute to life itself. Learn more about this cultural celebration by checking out some of the books available in our online catalog. Go to https://bit.ly/3NnH5N0. #DiaDeMuertos #DiadeMuertos2022 #DayOfTheDead #dayofthedead2022 #ofrenda #honor #culture
Visit the Slover Library this week ... if you dare. 👻 We have a few programs scheduled to give you a scare! 🎃 View our listing at sloverlibrary.eventbrite.com.
📅 December 10 ⏰ 1-4 PM 📍 Slover Library ➡️➡️ Kpop757 is teaming up with the Slover Library to host a Korean pop celebration, K-Pop-Up! Meet other Korean pop fans, shop vendors for K-pop merch, play games and perform in the Talent Showcase. If you attended our last K-Pop-Up, you know to plan for a holiday extravaganza of fun! ➡️ ➡️ REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3Cas6k4.
Join us October 14-16 from 6-10 PM for Mars Fest at Old Dominion University. This celebration of art and science features a large-scale sculpture of Mars by UK-based artist Luke Jerram in front of the Barry Art Museum on 43rd Street. This event is free and open to the public with performances and activities. Please stop by the Slover table to say hello and drop your name in our bucket for our prize giveaway - a telescope! Get INFO at https://barryartmuseum.odu.edu/art/marsfest/.
Learning through play is the Toddler Time way, and we witnessed a lot of shaking, singing, wiggling, and giggling happening in the Children's Library today! There is always something new for tots to experience at Toddler Time! SIGN UP at https://bit.ly/3QST2ek and meet us at Slover every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. #toddlers #learningthroughplay #learningthroughmusic #SloverLibrary #NorfolkVA
We know a lot about Mars, the 4th rock from the 🌞 sun, but there's still much to explore. Is there microbial life beneath the surface? 🔭👽 Discover more about the red planet by checking out a few titles from our book display, and join us for Mars Fest on October 14 through 16 from 6-10 PM at the Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University. Find additional INFO at barryartmuseum.odu.edu/art/marsfest/
A beautiful new mermaid is coming to Slover courtesy of Parents Against Bullying VA, and she's planning to live with us forever 🧜♂️✨! Look for her arrival to be announced this October on social media. We would love ❤️ for the children to help us name her. SUBMIT your suggested names to [email protected]. The DEADLINE is October 24.
Are you interested in creating a podcast? To celebrate International Podcast Day, Michael from the Slover Sound Studio talks about the equipment used for launching a podcast. The best part --- it's all free!
Calling all superheroes and heroines, corpse brides, and zombies --- Slover invites you to its favorite party of the year, the Halloween Trick or Treat Carnival! 👻 🎃 🧟 🕷️ Dress in your costume and join us for family-friendly games, Boo! BINGO, a costume contest, and LOTS of candy! Saturday, October 29, from 1-4 PM REGISTER at https://bit.ly/3BmIqza.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, the annual celebration of the power that public libraries offer the community. Whether you’re a library regular, new to Norfolk, or getting the kids back in school, stop by Slover to start reaping the benefits. Norfolk Public Schools
Slover Library joins others worldwide in offering our condolences to the Royal Family and people of the United Kingdom on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We've created this book display in her honor near the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor and invite you to choose a few titles to learn about her incredible life and legacy of public service
**REPOST 🧙♂️ HP fans --- follow along with Artist Sarah as she conjures up a pair of clay earrings using recycled materials and everyday kitchen items to show off her Hogwarts House. KEEP THIS DATE OPEN: SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 | 1-4 PM | IN PERSON AT SLOVER Celebrate your love for Harry Potter and take a spellbinding journey to the ✨ magical ✨ world of 🏰 Hogwarts! We have activities planned for ALL AGES! REGISTER AT https://bit.ly/3clQeHB.
FALL IN for Babygarten classes! 🍂 We'll meet Fridays at 10:30 AM beginning September 16. SIGN UP at https://bit.ly/3RymfLS. Enjoy fun songs, playful movement activities, must-read board books, and great tips for parents and caregivers. (Babies up to 24 months)
#GetLibraryCarded during Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. This little card goes a long way --- it's an essential school supply on your child's back-to-school list AND the smartest card in YOUR wallet! Learn more at bit.ly/GetMyLibraryCard.
Can you believe Autumn is just around the corner? Soon, Virginia foliage will be at its fiery peak---a great time to chase the changing leaves and enjoy some fall camping! If you've never camped before, that's OK. Our display in the Slover Forum is a great place to start. Use your library card to check out books and materials and #learn about the necessary equipment. Thank you to L.L. Bean for loaning the items on display. @llbean @vastateparks Virginia State Parks #camping #librarydisplay #bookriot #bookstagram
Please LIKE and SHARE with parents and caregivers of TODDLERS. TODDLER TIME is back in person at Slover! Join us for music, wiggles and giggles, stories, activities, and crafts on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Perfect for ages 2-4. The fall session runs from September 14 to December 28. Reserve your spot NOW at https://bit.ly/3QST2ek.
Got your eyes on any #goodreads? NOW is the time to pounce! The Summer Reading Program only has two weeks left, but you still have plenty of time to SIGN UP, #READ, and TRACK your minutes for chances to #WIN PRIZES! Register TODAY at https://norfolk.beanstack.org/reader365, and visit Slover Library anytime Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM to grab a few books.
#Music brings people together! Last Saturday, we hosted a drum circle at Slover Library led by Professional Rhythm Facilitator, Arthur Lopez. The goal was to create UNITY in the #NorfolkVA CommUNITY through learning and playing instruments. By the end of the session, people weren't just banging on drums, they were bonding and making beats together! #goodvibes #drumming #drumcircle #NorfolkVA
Kids learned some important lessons in today’s Fit to READ program with Tanecia and Tamerah: 1️⃣ Have FUN 2️⃣ Do Your BEST 3️⃣ Don't Give UP! and the final rule (we added this one) ... Bust some MOVES! JOIN US for more #SUMMERFUN! 🌞🌊 View the schedule at https://bit.ly/SloverEvents.
Come and browse scores of gently-used hardback and paperback books 📚 for sale in the Friends’ Corner at Slover Library. Score BIG with BOGO and build up your home library while supporting library services! We’re open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Sales are cash only. PRICES: Children’s Books: .50 cents Magazines: .50 cents Paperbacks: $1 Hardbacks: $2 CDs: $2 DVDs: $2 Friends of the Norfolk Public Library
This is happening at Slover Library right now! Come out to #support local black businesses at our Juneteenth Freedom Festival Vendor Fair, held in partnership with Tanya Rollins Shadley, owner of TRS Productions. Other activities include drum circles, dance classes, face painting, art exhibits, African American stitching presentations, and more! Join us for “Juneteenth the Production” in room 650 at 4 PM. Friends of the Norfolk Public Library #norfolkva
🏳️🌈 Celebrate #PrideMonth with Slover Library. Ask our knowledgeable librarians for reading recommendations and join us for special programs! Visit https://bit.ly/3GO9Wqr.
Our talented staff is one reason why we #LOVE Slover Library! While filming for a video project in the forum this afternoon, Just-in and Joey were discussing how the word 💕 ‘LOVE’ appears in the name Slover, and then as if on cue (they weren’t), the two broke out in song and received an ovation! We're open today until 5 PM. Come and feel the #slovervibes and sing a little if you want, too! #sLOVEr #LibrariesRock #NorfolkVA #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #workfamily #younailedit #workheroes #workfam #employeeappreciation #workfun
We are excited to kick off Norfolk’s first-ever Lifelong Learning Week TODAY at the Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library. Join us at Jordan-Newby from 11 AM-1 PM for a variety of FREE activities the entire family can enjoy! Register for FREE virtual, in-person, and hybrid events taking place May 7 -14 for all ages at LLWeek2022.eventbrite.com. #LearnNFK Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander
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