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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 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
Cancelled
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, May 25, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Stories and Songs
Tue, May 27, 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, May 27, 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
Medicare 101 - Helping you navigate Medicare with VA Insurance Counseling
Tue, May 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
Roll for Initiative: D&D - -REGISTRATION CLOSED-
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
DIY Bouquet Building Workshop - with Brass Bee Floral And Event Design
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join local florist, Hunter, who will teach you the skills to make the most of flowers at your grocery store and create stunning arrangements! (Adults Only)
This event is full
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, May 28, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, May 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, May 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit.
This event is full
Oddball Cinema - Aguirre, The Wrath of God
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
In the 16th century, the ruthless and insane Don Lope de Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado.
Cancelled
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Jun 01, 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 02, 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 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Jun 03, 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 03, 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
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