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 01 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 02 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 03 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 04 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 05 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 06 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 07 | 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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Tue, Jun 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Area
Classic kids' songs and award-winning tunes. Tickets required.
Canciones de niños clásicas y música premiada. Se requieren boletos.
Tue, Jun 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Classic kids' songs and award-winning tunes. Tickets required.
Canciones de niños clásicas y música premiada. Se requieren boletos.
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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, Jun 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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, Jun 04, 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! 📚 ☕
Fri, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains! Ages 6-12
Edades 6-12
Sun, Jun 07, 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, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Oddball Adventure series
Mon, Jun 08, 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 08, 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.
Cancelled
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a free and open to the public meeting where the Friends of Duncan Library Board will share updates about the staff, library programming, book sales, and more!
Tue, Jun 09, 10:15am - 10:50am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Have fun with an interactive style of
musical entertainment that inspires
kids to move their bodies and use their
brains! Tickets required. (Ages 0-5)
Se requieren boletos (0-5)
Tue, Jun 09, 11:15am - 11:50am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Have fun with an interactive style of
musical entertainment that inspires
kids to move their bodies and use their
brains! Tickets required. (Ages 0-5)
Se requieren boletos (0-5)
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
This event is full
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a pop-up story time full of stories, songs, and movement. Ages 0-5. Tickets required.
Unense por un cuentacuentos pop-up lleno de cuentos, canciones, y movimiento. Edades 0-5. Boletos
Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 13, 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 14, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stitch, snack, and chat! A creative beginner-friendly class, supplies provided. (Ages 10-14)
Una clase creativa para principiantes, materiales provistos (Edades 10-14)
Mon, Jun 15, 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 16, 2:00pm - 4:50pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stitch, snack, and chat! A creative beginner-friendly class, supplies provided. (Ages 10-14)
Una clase creativa para principiantes, materiales provistos (Edades 10-14)
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
This event is full
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stitch, snack, and chat! A creative beginner-friendly class, supplies provided. (Ages 10-14)
Una clase creativa para principiantes, materiales provistos (Edades 10-14)
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Butterfly Garden
Feed and say hello to friendly animals like a llama, donkey, and mini cow from Bar C Animal Ranch. (All ages)
Todos las edades
Sat, Jun 20, 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 21, 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.
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.
This event is full