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NaNoWriMo Write-In

A 50,000 word novel writing challenge
2024-11-13 18:00:00 2024-11-13 19:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo Write-In National Novel Writing Month is a frantic writing challenge in a community of encouraging aspiring novelists. Bring your computer or a journal and work on your novel! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-13 18:00:00 2024-11-13 19:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo Write-In National Novel Writing Month is a frantic writing challenge in a community of encouraging aspiring novelists. Bring your computer or a journal and work on your novel! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

National Novel Writing Month is a frantic writing challenge in a community of encouraging aspiring novelists. Bring your computer or a journal and work on your novel!

Throughout the month of November, folks participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) are invited to come to Duncan Library every Wednesday to work on their novel among fellow writers/aspiring authors. In between bouts of furious typing or scribbling, we will commiserate over wordcount and brainstorm ideas. Fueled by some snacks and socializing, we will encourage each other to complete the 50,000 word challenge! 

📝 Learn more about NaNoWriMo here: https://nanowrimo.org/

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker |

TAGS: | Writing Challenge | Writing | Writers | Novelists | National Novel Writing Month | NaNoWriMo | Authors |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Oct 31, 11:15am - 11:45am
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Nailed It! - ¡Pintemos esas uñas!
Thu, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Lego Competition
Fri, Nov 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Mon, Nov 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Table Top for Teens
Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Stories and Songs
Tue, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Tue, Nov 05, 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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Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Wed, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
NaNoWriMo Write-In - A 50,000 word novel writing challenge
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
National Novel Writing Month is a frantic writing challenge in a community of encouraging aspiring novelists. Bring your computer or a journal and work on your novel!
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Thu, Nov 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Nov 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
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Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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The Inklings - Adult Library Writing & Critique Group
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