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Spitfire

4th and 5th Grade
2026-05-07 17:00:00 2026-05-07 18:00:00 America/New_York Spitfire Changing the world one book at a time! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Thursday, May 07
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 17:00:00 2026-05-07 18:00:00 America/New_York Spitfire Changing the world one book at a time! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Changing the world one book at a time!

The Spitfire Club is an extracurricular book club built around a collection of children's literature featuring strong, diverse, female protagonists. By creating demand for and building an inclusive community around diverse girl-positive books, The Spitfire Club enhances literacy and social-emotional skills, nurturing each Spitfire's love of reading, love of self, and love for Spitfires across all communities. Every week girls will get a reading log to take home and track the number of chapters they read, be sure to turn it in each week for a prize and at the end we will total the number of chapters read over the session.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | Spitfire |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 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: 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

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Stories and Songs
Thu, May 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Stories and Songs
Thu, May 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay"
Thu, May 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the Library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Teen Advisory Group - Monthly Meeting
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ages 12-18. Make a difference in your library and community by sharing your opinions, volunteering, and more!
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Sunday Story Time
Sun, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.
Baby Time
Mon, May 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Baby Time
Mon, May 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!
Stability in Motion - A Weekly Yoga Class with Seven Petals Yoga
Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for an all-levels yoga class that invites you to connect with your body, build stability over time, and deepen your practice in a supportive, welcoming environment—no prior experience needed
This event is full
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
This event is full
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
English Language Learning
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Stories and Songs
Thu, May 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Stories and Songs
Thu, May 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at The Company of Books, where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with; you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, May 17, 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 for ages 3-6
Finding Your Way In: An Enneagram Exploration
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a guided self-inquiry & group discussion on finding your personality type and exploring what that means in your day-to-day habits
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
This event is full
Stories and Songs
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Stories and Songs
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Bird Walking Tour of Del Ray - for beginner or advanced bird enthusiasts alike!
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Butterfly Garden
Identify local birds and their habitats with experienced birders who will lead a walking tour around Del Ray - be sure to wear comfy shoes!
Sunday Story Time
Sun, May 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months.
Duncan and Dragons - Arkipeligo
Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join DM Mike in a high seas DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
This event is full
DIY Flower Crowns - with Brass Bee Floral Design
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join local florist, Hunter, who will teach us how to weave flowers together to form a beautiful crown in the spirit of May Day! (Adults Only)
This event is full
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