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Midday Mindful Refresh

2026-07-14 12:00:00 2026-07-14 12:30:00 America/New_York Midday Mindful Refresh 30-minute sessions designed for busy lives James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 14
12:00pm - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 12:00:00 2026-07-14 12:30:00 America/New_York Midday Mindful Refresh 30-minute sessions designed for busy lives James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

30-minute sessions designed for busy lives

Join mindfulness coach Yvette “Evie” Trapani for a bi-monthly 30-minute mindfulness practice to refresh your day. These brief sessions will include a mindful theme and meditation designed to calm and reset your mind and body. No previous experience or registration required, just bring yourself! 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performer | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Mindfulness | Meditation |

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, Jun 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 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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Baby Time
Mon, Jun 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Baby Time
Mon, Jun 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Embroidery Bootcamp - Beginner stitches and techniques for adults
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for three days of back-to-back classes on how to make fundamental embroidery stitches ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate-friendly.
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Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
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Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come talk books and do some bookish crafts!
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Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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This event is full
Bilingual Story Time - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Jun 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.
Bilingual Story Time - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Jun 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren boletos.
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:45am
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, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 3-6 actividades de ciencia, arte, ingeniería, tecnología, y matemáticas para niños 3-6
Baby Time
Mon, Jun 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Baby Time
Mon, Jun 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
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Mon, Jun 29, 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
Kids and Family Yoga with ARISE Educational Services - Learn. Breathe. Rise.
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Yoga, literacy, and family fun! Registration required. (Ages 3-8) ¡Yoga, alfabetización, y diversión familiar! Hay que registrarse. (Edades 3-8)
Monthly Meditation - A free ONLINE meditation class open to all levels
Wed, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Stories and Songs
Thu, Jul 02, 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. Tickets Required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Jul 02, 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. Tickets Required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "Vindication" by Frances Sherwood
Thu, Jul 02, 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! 📚 ☕
Sunday Story Time
Sun, Jul 05, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Story Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months. Tickets required De 0 a 24 meses. Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Se requieren boletos.
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Baby Time
Mon, Jul 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Baby Time
Mon, Jul 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Sensory Story Time
Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An interactive story time for kids of all abilities, especially those with sensory needs. Registration required. (Ages 2-8)
Stability in Motion - A Weekly Yoga Class with Seven Petals Yoga
Mon, Jul 06, 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
Cancelled
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Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure! Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Jul 09, 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. Tickets Required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Jul 09, 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. Tickets Required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
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VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:45am
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, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 3-6 actividades de ciencia, arte, ingeniería, tecnología, y matemáticas para niños 3-6
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