Norfolk Public Library: Van Wyck Branch — Attraction in Norfolk

Ignore the bitter reviews from those who probably are not even from here! This library is a true gem for the Ghent community — cozy, clean, and filled with friendly staff and a fantastic selection of books. It's clear how much love and care goes into making this space special for Ghent locals. So don’t let a few salty folks from up the hill spoil the reputation of a library they don’t even belong to. Maybe they should spend more time improving their own library instead of complaining about ours. Van Wyck Branch rocks — and we wouldn’t trade it...

The staff is very unwelcoming especially the the security guards. I'm just there to use the amenities like everyone else. But every time I go here the staff are always nosy and always looking to see what I'm doing. I feel like I'm always being watched. Why? because I'm an adult and the color of my skin? This is the only norfolk library branch, where I...

A small but well built library that is beautifully maintained and I would visit just to look at the inside architecture. The building was paid for by Andrew Carnegie back in 1915 who donated $40 million to pulled over 1,600 libraries and this is one of them...