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Paws to Read
2023-01-09 17:30:00 2023-01-09 18:30:00 America/New_York Paws to Read Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Monday, January 09
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-09 17:30:00 2023-01-09 18:30:00 America/New_York Paws to Read Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.

If you have previously registered for PAWS to Read and would like to confirm your registration please give us a call. We recommend you arrive a few minutes before your time slot to choose the books you'd like to read to the dog during your 15 minute time slot.

There will be no Paws to Read on January 2nd or January 16th. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children |

TAGS: | Paws to Read | Dogs in the Library |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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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Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Baby Time
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Friends of the Duncan Library - Monthly Board Meeting
Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Tue, Jan 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Duncan and Dragons - - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Enjoy hands-on demos (plus some materials to take home) to help make your home energy-efficient and warm this winter – and apply for recognition as an Eco-City Home while you’re at it!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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
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Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
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Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐
VETOGA Yoga Series - hosted by Adam Shaw, of Spiro Spero Yoga
Sat, Jan 18, 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
Mindful Living: Exploring the Mind - An 8 week series on mindfulness for anyone and everyone
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Sun, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Cancelled
Baby Time
Mon, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Mon, Jan 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Roll For Initiative: D&D
Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
Adults and Dragons - - REGISTRATION CLOSED -
Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Teacup Candles - a whimsical way to illuminate your reading nook
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Adults Only
This event is full
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
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