Duncan Branch - Alexandria Library

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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

Mon, Oct 06	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 07	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 08	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 09	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 10	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 11	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 12	1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Sunday Baby Time

Sun, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 Months.

Sensory Storytime

Tue, Oct 14, 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

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wed, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wed, Oct 15, 11:15am - 11:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Spitfire - Kindergarten - 3rd grade

Wed, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Changing the world, one book at a time!

Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Wed, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18

Cancelled

TCG Library League

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Come learn and play Magic: The Gathering or Pokemon TCG!

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and crochet group

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teen Area

All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw

Sat, Oct 18, 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

Oddball Cinema - The Phantom of the Paradise

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join oddball cinema for a showing of The Phantom of the Paradise 1974 film

Preschool STEAM Sundays

Sun, Oct 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Spitfire - 4th and 5th grade

Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Spitfire girls book club!

Adult and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

We roll at dusk!

Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective

Mon, Oct 20, 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

Creatives' Club

Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Draw, paint, craft, and create! ¡Dibuje, pinte, haga artesanía, y cree!

Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18

Spitfire - Kindergarten - 3rd grade

Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Changing the world, one book at a time!

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and crochet group

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+

Sunday Baby Time

Sun, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 Months.

Baby Time

Mon, Oct 27, 10:15am - 10:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Baby Time

Mon, Oct 27, 11:15am - 11:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Spitfire - 4th and 5th grade

Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Spitfire girls book club!

Adult and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

We roll at dusk!

Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective

Mon, Oct 27, 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

Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18

Spitfire - Kindergarten - 3rd grade

Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Changing the world, one book at a time!

DIY Macrame Ghosts - (For Adults)

Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us for a beginner-friendly macrame craft where folks will learn weaving techniques to make their very own ghost! 👻