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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Hours & Location

Mon, Mar 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 23 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
Stories and Songs
Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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 - - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Adults and Dragons - - REGISTRATION CLOSED -
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
We roll at dusk!
Roll For Initiative: D&D
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
DIY Terrarium Adventure - A "choose your own adventure" but with plants!
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Adults Only
This event is full
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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
Nailed It! ¡Pintemos esas uñas!
Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18.
The Inklings - Adult Library Writing & Critique Group
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Oddball Cinema
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing Street (2016)
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Mar 23, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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 - - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
Reclaiming your power: Healing from a job loss - with Serena Wills
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Serena Wills for a two-hour virtual workshop that is available to anyone and everyone who is facing or currently going through unemployment
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
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