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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location
Mon, Sep 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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
Sat, Sep 23, All day
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sun, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love.

Mon, Sep 25, All day
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Tue, Sep 26, All day
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Wed, Sep 27, All day
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Wed, Sep 27, 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

Thu, Sep 28, All day
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Thu, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Sep 29, All day
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Sat, Sep 30, All day
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Sep 30, All day
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Hardcover - $3 Paperback -$2

Mon, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wag your tails it's PAWS to Read! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 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

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades K - 3rd