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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria
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: 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
The Spitfire Club - Grades 1st - 3rd
Wed, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 1st - 3rd
The Spitfire Club - Grades 4th - 6th
Wed, Mar 22, 5:00pm - 5:50pm
Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 6th
DIY Ring Dish - Form and decorate a clay dish for your jewelry
Wed, Mar 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a clay mold that can be as intricate or minimalist as you like, using air drying clay! For Teens, Adults, and Seniors
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Mar 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Run, jump and rock out in Toddler Rock N' Read! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Mar 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Run, jump and rock out in Toddler Rock N' Read! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+
ODDBALL CINEMA - Three Thousand Years of Longing
Sat, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema is back and rising from the ashes, join us and view the less commercially targeted fare
Baby Time
Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Army crawl with wiggles and giggles at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
PAWS To Read
Mon, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Mar 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Laugh, sing and listen for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Stories and Songs
Tue, Mar 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Laugh, sing and listen for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5
Scribble Book Club
Tue, Mar 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
 Grades 3-7
The Spitfire Club - Grades 1st - 3rd
Wed, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 1st - 3rd
The Spitfire Club - Grades 4th - 6th
Wed, Mar 29, 5:00pm - 5:50pm
Children's Area
Spitfire club Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 6th
YA Book Club - The Fire Never Goes Out by ND Stevenson
Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you love reading YA books? Do you wish you had others to discuss these books with? Then this is the book club for you! Ages 13+
Friends of Duncan Film Club - Back to the Newsroom
Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Watch the selected films at your leisure, and join the Friends of Duncan Library Film Club on the last Wednesday of the month to discuss over a virtual platform.Register
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