Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch
Norfolk’s anchor branch pairs a large children’s floor and equipment library with a seven-part maker studio.
Plan around: Maker Studio users need a Norfolk library card; it is generally 13+, or 8+ with adult supervision, and reservations, separate hours, supplies, and training may apply.
- Children
- Children’s floor with KidZone
- Borrow
- Equipment library with games, nature packs, and creative kits
- Create
- Seven distinct maker-studio areas
- Media
- Recording and photo/video studios
Location
111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503
Ocean View · Norfolk Public Library · Directions
Norfolk documents a children’s floor with KidZone, a large equipment library, a computer lab, and meeting rooms at Pretlow.
The first-floor Maker Studio separates recording, 3D printing, laser, photo/video, design, sewing, and craft/play tools, with explicit card, age, and reservation rules.