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Death Cafe

2022-12-10 15:00:00 2022-12-10 16:30:00 America/New_York Death Cafe Death Cafes are an opportunity to demystify the death experience. We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts and feelings about all topics related to death and dying. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Saturday, December 10
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-10 15:00:00 2022-12-10 16:30:00 America/New_York Death Cafe Death Cafes are an opportunity to demystify the death experience. We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts and feelings about all topics related to death and dying. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Death Cafes are an opportunity to demystify the death experience. We offer an open, safe environment for discussing thoughts and feelings about all topics related to death and dying.

At a Death Cafe people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. This Death Cafe will be hosted by Brack Stovall, a librarian at Duncan Branch Library.

Please note: Death Cafes are not meant to act as support groups or grief counseling. 

A zoom account is not required to join, but a microphone is! Most mobile devices have microphones installed. If you're using a desktop, most webcams also have microphones built in. If you have questions, you can reach out to Brack at bstovall@alexlibraryva.org and she can help you get set up. Registration for this event is required. 

You may also want to check out the library's Death Literacy Guide.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | Death Literacy | Death Cafe | Death |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky

Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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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Sun, Feb 01, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for ages 0-14 months.

Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Oddball Adventure series

Mon, Feb 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Feb 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Feb 02, 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

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, craft, and paint your way through Black History

Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Join us for a creative beginner-friendly class where attendees will learn step-by-step how to make fundamental embroidery stitches
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Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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, Feb 04, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Help shape the future of the Alexandria Library!

Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains!

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A presentation that will cover key estate planning tools: Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Medical and Funeral Directives, Transfer on Death Deeds and when to update them
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Sun, Feb 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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, Feb 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Feb 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, craft, and paint your way through Black History

Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us at Duncan Library for Episode 2 of Ken Burn's newest documentary, The American Revolution.

Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Feb 12, 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!

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Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit

Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Start the New Year off right with the Happiness Lab! Bi-weekly, 4 classes total, where attendees will discover the science of joy and how to naturally boost your body's happy hormones!
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Sun, Feb 15, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for ages 0-14 months.

Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, craft, and paint your way through Black History

Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Alexandria Library Board meeting

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
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Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the local Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) to practice intentional writing skills with Virginia writer, Marcie Flinchum Atkins