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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
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: 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
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Jun 15, 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
Baby Time
Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, Jun 16, 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
Stories and Songs
Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Stories and Songs
Tue, Jun 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5
Duncan and Dragons - NEW CAMPAIGN - REGISTRATION OPEN
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org. (Ages 13-19)
Groovy Nate
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Fun, entertaining, & engaging for all ages! Come join us for this high energy funky grooves in children's music that entertain and educate.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Ms. Naomi for an interactive story time that is full of adventure and fun!
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, Jun 18, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Funmakers - Zig Zag's Fun Factory
Fri, Jun 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Laugh out loud entertainment!
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, Jun 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, Jun 23, 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
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