The James M. Duncan Branch Library (2501 Commonwealth Ave.) will temporarily close from Saturday, November 7, to Monday, November 16, for repairs due to a roof leak. The library is anticipated to reopen Tuesday, November 17. 

During the closure, the City will clean the affected areas, repair the roof, and replace damaged building materials. 

For updates on programming at Duncan, please refer to the Library event calendar on our website at alexlibraryva.org/events. All existing holds at Duncan will be transferred to the Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.) for pick up. Questions about Library programming changes can be sent to communications@alexlibraryva.org.

Questions about the repair work can be submitted using this form: research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-DuncanClosure

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.