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Friends of Duncan Library Book Sale
2019-04-25 10:00:00 2019-04-25 18:45:00 America/New_York Friends of Duncan Library Book Sale James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Thursday, April 25
10:00am - 6:45pm

Add to Calendar 2019-04-25 10:00:00 2019-04-25 18:45:00 America/New_York Friends of Duncan Library Book Sale Shop our annual spring book sale! The sale is open to the public! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Shop our annual spring book sale! The sale is open to the public!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Booksales |

TAGS: | Friends of Duncan | Friends | Duncan Friends | book sale |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
bstovall@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
Mon, Mar 30 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

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, 10E
  • DASH Bus: AT10

Upcoming events

Virtual Death Café
Mon, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Us Online - Join Us Online
Join us for a virtual session of Death Café!
Virtual Handcraft Meet-up
Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Google Meet
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Family Storytime Class
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
Baby Rhythm & Rhyme
Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Storytime with your little one in mind. We'll read a story, sing songs, and do some finger plays. Half-hour storytime with free play after. Ages birth to 18 months with an adult.
Baby Time - Early Literacy Class
Wed, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Babies and their caregivers enjoy songs, stories, lap bounces, and gentle playtime. Ages 0-11 months with adult.
Practice Your English Conversation Club - Adult "All Levels" for English Conversation
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Come practice your English language skills with others in friendly conversations. Free and open to the public. No registration is required; drop-in when you can.
Bridge Club
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This club is for the social enjoyment of the game of Bridge. It is open to all all levels. Beginners welcome.
Stories for the Telling - "Ban This Book"
Wed, Apr 01, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
To end the spring session of stories for the telling book club we are discussing "Ban This Book" by Alan Gratz.
Canceled
STEM Storytime Class
Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math themed storytimes and activities. Ages 5-8 with adult.
Canceled
A Year of Great Neo Noir - "The Late Show"
Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
The Friends of Duncan Library present A Year of Great Neo Noir Films.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Enjoy bedtime stories and songs in Duncan's children area every Wednesday night. Bring your pajamas and teddy bears. Families welcome, recommended for ages 2-8.
Lego Night
Wed, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Bring the whole family for an evening of creative play with Lego. Just bring your imaginations, we have loads of Lego and Duplo! All ages.
Rock N' Read
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.
Toddler Time - Early Literacy Class
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and music just for one and two-year-olds. Ages 12-35 months with an adult.
Rock N' Read
Thu, Apr 02, 10:45am - 11:15am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.
Rock N' Read
Thu, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Musical story time for kids ages 1-4 years with a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime Class - Early Literacy Class
Thu, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Stories, songs, movement, and activities just for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Canceled
Afternoon Book Discussion Group - "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society"
Thu, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. All are welcome!
Virtual Handcraft Meet-up
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Google Meet
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Carefull Knitting
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group!
Spitfire - Book Club
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Spitfire Club seeks to create a world in which every girl feels empowered to be the strong and capable protagonist of her own story.
Spitfire - Book Club
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
The Spitfire Club seeks to create a world in which every girl feels empowered to be the strong and capable protagonist of her own story.
Canceled
Paws to Read
Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Choose your favorite books and read to a friendly trained dog. Ages 6-12, or younger independent readers.
Girls Who Code
Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
World Short Story Discussion Group
Thu, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of the following two stories: "Birthmates" by Gish Jen and "Soon" by Pam Durban.
Knit Nite
Thu, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Knitting Club for kids! Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Join us in the Children's area. Ages 8-18.
Family Storytime Class
Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and music for the whole family. Ages 0-5 with adult.
It's Friday, Baby!
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Story Room
Songs, games & other activities for babies 0-11 months.
Canceled
PBS POV Documentary Screening - Biblioburro
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Colombian grade-school teacher Luis Soriano brings books, via two hard-working donkeys, to the children of Magdalena Province's poor and violence-ridden interior.
Poetry Walk
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Renée Adams of Del Ray’s poetry fence invites everyone to walk Mt. Vernon Ave. to read the poems outside over 30 businesses that Renée “poem-bombed” for April, poetry month.
Saturday Morning Storytime
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Saturday mornings with stories and songs.
Firefighter Storytime & Touch-A-Truck
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Picture Book Area
Please join us for a special firefighter storytime, then head outside to join the Alexandria Fire Department to learn all about a fire engine and see one up close. All ages with adult.
Canceled
Prepare to Perform
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
“Prepare to Perform!” is a workshop facilitated by Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia, KaNikki Jakarta.
Advocate for Your Public Library! - Presented by ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Library services are shaped by public funding and government policies. Learn how to advocate for your local library to make sure we can provide you with the resources and events you've come to enjoy!
Financial Coaching
Sun, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
Talk to a financial counselor for free!Register
Selling a Home
Sun, Apr 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Tips and tricks for selling a home in the DC area.
Buying a Home
Sun, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Tips and tricks for buying a home in the DC area.
Romance Book Club
Sun, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance book lovers? Join us! Email reflib@alexlibraryva.org for info about this month's selection or to join our email list.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Rainbow Puppets: Wetland Review
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging musical puppet show where kids will learn all about creatures from Virginia's wetlands. All ages with adult.
It's Toddler Time!
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Let's read some books, dance and play. The program includes a half-hour story time and 20 minutes of free play. Ages 12 to 24 months with an adult.
Baby Time
Mon, Apr 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies. For ages 0-11 months.
Rainbow Puppets: Wetland Review
Mon, Apr 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging musical puppet show where kids will learn all about creatures from Virginia's wetlands. All ages with adult.
Sensory Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
A story time designed for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities and sensory processing disorders. Ages 2-12. Registration required.
Blackout Poetry - Suggested Reading craft
Mon, Apr 06, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Meeting Room
Recycled book crafting never looked so inspiring!
Canceled
Movie Night - "Fahrenheit 451"
Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:40pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Join us for a special screening of HBO's 2018 adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" just in time for All Alexandria Reads!
Gardening to Attract Wildlife
Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Looking to attract more birds, butterflies and pollinators to your yard and in the process help our local ecosystem? Register
Become an Emergency Preparedness Volunteer
Mon, Apr 06, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Learn how to become an emergency volunteer.
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