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NaNoWriMo Write In
2022-11-30 18:00:00 2022-11-30 19:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo Write In Have you always wanted to write a book but needed help getting started? November is "National Novel Writing Month" so what better time to start! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-30 18:00:00 2022-11-30 19:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo Write In Have you always wanted to write a book but needed help getting started? November is "National Novel Writing Month" so what better time to start! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Have you always wanted to write a book but needed help getting started? November is "National Novel Writing Month" so what better time to start!

Aspiring first-time and seasoned authors please join us at the library to start NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) on the right foot! ...er...the right sentence! 🖊️

Your goal: to write 50,000 words of a novel during the thirty days of November.

What we will provide: The hardest part is getting started so writing prompts, brainstorming, and cheering one another on (and snacks!) will be provided.

  • November 2nd we will start with general writing tips, prompts, speed writing, and cheering one another on.
  • November 16th is the halfway point and we will check on everyone's progress, what's working, what's not working, how to get un-stuck, and finish off the month strong.
  • November 30th we will celebrate our achievements big and small and hear all about the stories you have been writing and what steps to take next! 📚

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | Writer | NaNoWriMo | Challenge | Author |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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.

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Sun, May 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Friends of the Duncan Library - Monthly Board Meeting
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Stories and Songs
Tue, May 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Tue, May 13, 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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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Roll for Initiative: D&D - -REGISTRATION CLOSED-
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, May 14, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, May 15, 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
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Thu, May 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit.
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Psychic Development Workshop + Channeling Session - with Del Ray’s Resident Intuitive, Amy
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, May 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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
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Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Stories and Songs
Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Author Talk: Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Teen Area
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