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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 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
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Aug 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Aug 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Crafting for Teens
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come make some crafts in the Duncan teen area!
Intro to Robotics for Kids
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come learn robotics with the Duncan staff. 
Registration is now closed
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Oddball Cinema - La chimera
Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join oddball cinema for a showing of the film!
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, Aug 31, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 Months.
Cancelled
Adult and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Mon, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We roll at dusk!
Fables and Fun
Tue, Sep 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An engaging story time that will have you laughing, moving, and wanting to know what's on the next page! (Ages 0-5)
Bilingual Storytime - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tue, Sep 02, 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)
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
Monthly Meditation - A free ONLINE meditation class open to all levels
Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day? 🧘‍♀️
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Sep 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The House of Broken Angels" by Luis Alberto Urrea
Thu, Sep 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕
TCG Library League
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come learn and play Magic: The Gathering or Pokemon TCG!
Intro to Robotics for Kids
Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come learn robotics with the Duncan staff. 
Registration is now closed
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and crochet group
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Lego Competition
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains!
Teen Advisory Group  - Monthly Meeting  
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Sep 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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
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