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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location
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We're closed Tuesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Wed, Nov 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Tel: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events
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Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Spitfire - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
Computer Basics and Resume Classes (En español) - 5 CLASES GRATIS DE TECNOLOGIA, EN ESPAÑOL
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
¡Únase a nosotros para una introducción básica gratuita a las computadoras y cómo hacer un currículum! (Join us for a free basic introduction to computers and how to make a resume!)
English Language Learning
Wed, Nov 12, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Want to practice your English and learn more vocabulary? Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes!
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at "The Company of Books", where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with, you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and crochet group
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Nature’s Medicine Chest - Immune & Digestive Support - for the Holiday Season!
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join clinical herbalist & forest therapy guide, Kay Sidahmed, for this educational presentation and conversation
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended ages 3-6
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Spitfire party - Grades 4 and 5
Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
End of session party for 4th and 5th grade spitfires!
Adult and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We roll at dusk!
Creatives' Club
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, paint, craft, and create! ¡Dibuje, pinte, haga artesanía, y cree!
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tue, Nov 18, 5:10pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org. (Ages 13-19)
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
Computer Basics and Resume Classes (En español) - 5 CLASES GRATIS DE TECNOLOGIA, EN ESPAÑOL
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
¡Únase a nosotros para una introducción básica gratuita a las computadoras y cómo hacer un currículum! (Join us for a free basic introduction to computers and how to make a resume!)
English Language Learning
Wed, Nov 19, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Want to practice your English and learn more vocabulary? Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and crochet group
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Adult and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Mon, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We roll at dusk!
Sensory Storytime
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Ms. Naomi for an interactive story time that is full of adventure and fun! Ages 2-8 Venga y unirse con Ms. Naomi por un cuentacuentos interactivo lleno de aventura y diversión. Edades 2-8
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tue, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org. (Ages 13-19)
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
Computer Basics and Resume Classes (En español) - 5 CLASES GRATIS DE TECNOLOGIA, EN ESPAÑOL
Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
¡Únase a nosotros para una introducción básica gratuita a las computadoras y cómo hacer un currículum! (Join us for a free basic introduction to computers and how to make a resume!)
English Language Learning
Wed, Nov 26, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Want to practice your English and learn more vocabulary? Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes!
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