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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 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: 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
Cancelled
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, Jul 20, 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, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Adults and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED -
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We roll at dusk!
Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, Jul 21, 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
Juggling Funny Stories!
Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. (Ages 6-12)
Juggling Funny Stories!
Tue, Jul 22, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. (Ages 6-12)
Duncan and Dragons - NEW CAMPAIGN - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tue, Jul 22, 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)
Creatives' Club
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, write, paint and create! Ages 6-12.
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, Jul 23, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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, Jul 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Crafting for Teens
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come make some crafts in the Duncan teen area!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 26, 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 - The Man Who Wasn't There
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Oddball Cinema for of showing of the film!
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Jul 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Adults and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED -
Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We roll at dusk!
Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, Jul 28, 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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