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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

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Children | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Teens | Synthia Saint James | Juneteenth | Children | Arts & Craft |

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.

Upcoming Events

Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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 Bandit Queens” by Parini Shroff
Thu, May 08, 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! 📚 ☕
Registration is now closed
Nailed It! ¡Pintemos esas uñas!
Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18.
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Registration is now closed
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit.
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, May 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, May 12, 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 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 13, 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 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
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Spring Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
Roll for Initiative: D&D - -REGISTRATION CLOSED-
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
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
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stretch, breathe and cultivate your connections with body-heart-mind-spirit.
This event is full
Psychic Development Workshop + Channeling Session - with Del Ray’s Resident Intuitive, Amy
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a workshop on reading and understanding energy. This interactive session offers a safe and supportive space to explore energy awareness, practice intuitive techniques, and ask questions
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, May 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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