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Splatter Summer Arts

Synthia Saint James

2023-06-16 15:30:00 2023-06-16 16:30:00 America/New_York Splatter Summer Arts Come create with bright colors, patterns and incorporating silhouettes. Ages 6-12 & Teens James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Friday, June 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-16 15:30:00 2023-06-16 16:30:00 America/New_York Splatter Summer Arts Come create with bright colors, patterns and incorporating silhouettes. Ages 6-12 & Teens James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Come create with bright colors, patterns and incorporating silhouettes. Ages 6-12 & Teens

We are celebrating and finding inspiration in the art style of Synthia Saint James. Her multicultural figurative paintings are the perfect way to welcome the Juneteenth weekend.

Artwork is Butterfly Dreams by Synthia Saint James

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
Mon, Sep 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Sep 25, All day
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Tue, Sep 26, All day
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Wed, Sep 27, All day
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Wed, Sep 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Watch the selected films at your leisure, and join the Friends of Duncan Library Film Club on the last Wednesday of the month to discuss over a virtual platform.Register

Thu, Sep 28, All day
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Thu, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Fri, Sep 29, All day
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Sat, Sep 30, All day
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Sep 30, All day
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Mon, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wag your tails it's PAWS to Read! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades K - 3rd