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Fascinating Birds from Around the World

Bill Young has traveled the world studying birds. This program will present some of the amazing birds he has seen from all around the world, including birds you might see in your own back yard!

Bill Young has traveled to all seven continents to study birds. His program will present some of the beautiful and amazing birds he has seen in all corners of the globe, as well as some of the special birds he has seen in Alexandria at Monticello Park. Bill is the author of The Fascination of Birds: From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat, which examines the connections between birds and a broad range of subjects and disciplines. He also makes nature videos, and his YouTube channel has had more than 475,000 views.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Author Talks |

TAGS: | wildlife | nature | birds |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

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

Upcoming Events

Stories and Songs
Tue, Apr 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Stories and Songs
Tue, Apr 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
Roll For Initiative: D&D
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, Apr 23, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
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, Apr 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Narrative Poetry Workshop by Serena Wills
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Love is a universal language and poetry blends in perfectly with teaching people about it. These workshops are open to the public for ages 15 and up
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Apr 26, 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
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can explore, learn, play, and evolve together - one breath at a time
This event is full
Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, Apr 30, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Book Sale - Friends of the Duncan Library
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Members only night May 1st 4pm- 8pm!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Book Sale - Friends of the Duncan Library
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Book sale starts Thursday May 1st @4pm - Sunday May 4th @5pm
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