# Babygarten at Pretlow Library

> Program for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thursdays 10:30–11:30 am, Youth Services Programming Room
- Where: Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
- Ages: Babies, ages 0-2
- Price: Free tickets (no fee listed)
- Schedule: Thursdays 10:30–11:30 am, Youth Services Programming Room
- Organizer: Norfolk Public Library
- Official page: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17130844
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

An hour for babies and their grown-ups with songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and parenting resources, built on the idea of growing a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time. Capped at 15 babies, with free tickets one week before each session. Pretlow also has a Sunset Babygarten on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm.

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