JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY
Duncan is closed to the public, however staff are working remotely and curbside service is available.
You may contact Duncan staff by phone or email during the following hours:
- Tuesday and Thursday : 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hours & Location
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| Mon, Apr 27 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Apr 28 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 29 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Apr 30 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, May 01 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, May 02 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 03 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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Address
2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
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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Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains! Ages 6-12
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia for a hands-on learning session about herbal teas, their history, and medicinal benefits!
This event is full
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Oddball Adventure series
Mon, May 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Mon, May 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Mon, May 04, 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
Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for an all-levels yoga class that invites you to connect with your body, build stability over time, and deepen your practice in a supportive, welcoming environment—no prior experience needed
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a relaxing session led by David Kosar with Yoga in Daily Life! We will learn methods, practices, and techniques to help guide you through yogic philosophy
Thu, May 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Thu, May 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Thu, May 07, 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! 📚 ☕
Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Sun, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.
Mon, May 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Mon, May 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for an all-levels yoga class that invites you to connect with your body, build stability over time, and deepen your practice in a supportive, welcoming environment—no prior experience needed
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Thu, May 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Thu, May 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Thu, May 14, 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!
Sat, May 16, 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
Sun, May 17, 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 for ages 3-6
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a guided self-inquiry & group discussion on finding your personality type and exploring what that means in your day-to-day habits
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.