Tidewater Reads is a literary collaborative of public libraries in our region. Participating organizations have selected the novel, "Shine Shine Shine" by Norfolk author, Lydia Netzer. During the month of September, there will be a variety of programs offered by each organization related to the novel, including book discussions, movies, art exhibits, panel discussions and more. For more information, visittidewaterreads.org.
2017 One City Marathon
Registration is open for the third annual One City Marathon on Sunday, March 12, 2017. The Marathon and Marathon Relay start at 7:00 a.m., the Maritime 8k gets underway at 7:45 a.m., followed by the Nautical Mile Fun Run at 10:00 a.m. For more information about the Marathon and the race weekend's festivities, visit www.onecitymarathon.com.
Tickets will be available at all Newport News Public Library branches, including the Public Law Library. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to two per person, while supplies last. Tickets are free; all ages welcome. For more information, visit
www.thevplc.org or call 757-926-1350.
Library Experiences 140% Increase in Summer Reading Program Enrollment in 2016
"Newport News Public Library System enrolled 3100 children and teens in their six-week summer reading program this year-an increase of 140% over last year's enrollment
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Far Out: Regional Reading Program Relaunches in September
"A literary collaborative that began in 2015 as "7 Cities, 1 Book" is launching its second program this September with additional participants and a new name - Tidewater Reads
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