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The Big Free Bookstore In Norfolk

June 25, 2025

The Big Free Bookstore

Who needs free reading material? REACH Inc. has been running a FREE Bookstore in Norfolk for the past few years, and they are currently located in the Janaf Shopping Yard.

Where: 5802 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 158 JANAF Norfolk, VA 23502

When: The Big Free Bookstore is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-7pm and CLOSED Sunday and Monday’s.

Cost:  FREE & open to the public! Donations are welcome.

Description/Rules: The Big Free Bookstore asks customers to use the honor code system by following these guidelines:

  • Two new and two used books per person, per household (not all members of the household need to be present).

  • Visit up to two times per week.

  • Donate when you can to support our program.

  • Tell people about us!

For more information about the Big Free Bookstore: CLICK HERE!

Find local programs throughout Hampton Roads that offer Storytimes at their location, on this link.  Find a list of upcoming Storytimes in Hampton Roads on this link!

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Bedtime Book, Books for Adults, Books for Kids, Military Circle Mall, and REACH
Categories: Events, Free!, Information, and Norfolk

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