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, Jun 22 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 28 | 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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Mon, Jun 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jun 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for three days of back-to-back classes on how to make fundamental embroidery stitches ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly.
Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Join us for three days of back-to-back classes on how to make fundamental embroidery stitches ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly.
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come talk books and do some bookish crafts!
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for three days of back-to-back classes on how to make fundamental embroidery stitches ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly.
This event is full
Thu, Jun 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jun 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Sun, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 3-6
actividades de ciencia, arte, ingeniería, tecnología, y matemáticas para niños 3-6
Mon, Jun 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jun 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jun 29, 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
This event is full
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Yoga, literacy, and family fun! Registration required. (Ages 3-8)
¡Yoga, alfabetización, y diversión familiar! Hay que registrarse. (Edades 3-8)
Wed, Jul 01, 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 through yogic philosophy
Thu, Jul 02, 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. Tickets Required.
Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jul 02, 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. Tickets Required.
Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jul 02, 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! 📚 ☕
Sun, Jul 05, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Story Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months. Tickets required
De 0 a 24 meses. Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Se requieren boletos.
Sun, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Oddball Adventure series
Mon, Jul 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jul 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An interactive story time for kids of all abilities, especially those with sensory needs. Registration required. (Ages 2-8)
Mon, Jul 06, 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
Thu, Jul 09, 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. Tickets Required.
Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jul 09, 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. Tickets Required.
Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Sun, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 3-6
actividades de ciencia, arte, ingeniería, tecnología, y matemáticas para niños 3-6