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Image for event: Building the James M. Duncan, Jr Branch

Building the James M. Duncan, Jr Branch

Community Library: History & Footprint in Del Ray
2022-09-27 18:30:00 2022-09-27 19:30:00 America/New_York Building the James M. Duncan, Jr Branch Recall the development and history of the Duncan Branch Library. Answers to questions: Why Del Ray; Who was James M. Duncan, Jr; What About that Green Roof? James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Tuesday, September 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-27 18:30:00 2022-09-27 19:30:00 America/New_York Building the James M. Duncan, Jr Branch Recall the development and history of the Duncan Branch Library. Answers to questions: Why Del Ray; Who was James M. Duncan, Jr; What About that Green Roof? James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Recall the development and history of the Duncan Branch Library. Answers to questions: Why Del Ray; Who was James M. Duncan, Jr; What About that Green Roof?

Did you know that Duncan Library has the first green roof constructed in Alexandria? Duncan's green roof was sown with a shallow-rooted variety of sedum, also known as stonecrop. It's a drought-resistant perennial with thick, succulent foliage that stores water and self-perpetuates.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Anniversary |

TAGS: | #sustainability | #LocalHistory | #DuncanLibrary | #DelRay |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 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

Stories and Songs
Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
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
Stories and Songs
Tue, Feb 04, 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
Duncan and Dragons - - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Adults and Dragons - - REGISTRATION CLOSED -
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
We roll at dusk!
Roll For Initiative: D&D
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Feb 05, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Monthly Meditation - A free ONLINE meditation class open to all levels
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day? 🧘‍♀️
This event is full
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Message" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Thu, Feb 06, 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! 📚 ☕
The Inklings - Adult Library Writing & Critique Group
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Lego Competition
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains!
VETOGA Yoga Series - hosted by Adam Shaw, of Spiro Spero Yoga
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Are you new to yoga or want to continue your practice? Join us every Saturday morning for a free hour session with certified instructor, Adam Shaw. All levels welcome!
This event is full
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Feb 09, 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 ages 3-6
Baby Time
Mon, Feb 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, Feb 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Friends of the Duncan Library - Monthly Board Meeting
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
The Friends of Duncan Library's Board Members discuss the Duncan Branch activities, fund raising actives supporting the Duncan Branch programs, collection needs and Alexandria Library community goals.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
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
Stories and Songs
Tue, Feb 11, 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
Duncan and Dragons - - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Feb 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Feb 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Duncan Literary Society - We meet at "The Company of Books"
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an "anti-book club" where we discuss what we're currently reading
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