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Walk To Mordor Challenge

Can your fellowship complete the 1,000 mile challenge?
2023-09-23 00:00:00 2023-09-23 23:59:00 America/New_York Walk To Mordor Challenge A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time! Outdoors -

Saturday, September 23
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-09-23 00:00:00 2023-09-23 23:59:00 America/New_York Walk To Mordor Challenge A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time! Outdoors -

A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Welcome to "Walk to Mordor"! A Lord of the Rings themed challenge where you and your teammates (fellowship) are charged with a quest to walk/run/swim/bike/etc. 1,000 miles starting September 1st and ending on November 30th. Pick up your paper mile tracker at the Duncan Library and keep track of your miles with your phone or watch throughout. Complete at least one of the checkpoints by collecting a stamp at Duncan Library to be able to enter your paper for the final prize drawing. Good luck! 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Walking | Swimming | Running | Lord of the Rings | Exercise | Challenge | Biking | Banned Book Week | 1,000 Miles |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
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Mon, Oct 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 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: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

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Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
Spitfire - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
DIY Macrame Ghosts - (For Adults)
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a beginner-friendly macrame craft where folks will learn weaving techniques to make their very own ghost! 👻
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and crochet group
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Nov 02, 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
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th grade
Mon, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire girls book club!
Adult and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Mon, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We roll at dusk!
Friends of the Duncan Library - Monthly Board Meeting
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 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.
Bilingual Storytime - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tue, Nov 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. (Ages 13-19)
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
Spitfire - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
Monthly Meditation - A free ONLINE meditation class open to all levels
Wed, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day? 🧘‍♀️
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters
Thu, Nov 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! 📚 ☕
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and crochet group
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Lego Competition
Fri, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains!
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 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, Nov 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Spitfire - 4th and 5th grade
Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire girls book club!
Adult and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Mon, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We roll at dusk!
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
New story time, same story tellers. Come join Ms. Venetta and Mr. Josstin for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Roll For Initiative: D&D - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob! Ages 10 - 18
Spitfire - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
Computer Basics and Resume Classes (En español) - 5 CLASES GRATIS DE TECNOLOGIA, EN ESPAÑOL
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
¡Únase a nosotros para una introducción básica gratuita a las computadoras y cómo hacer un currículum! (Join us for a free basic introduction to computers and how to make a resume!)
English Language Learning
Wed, Nov 12, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Teen Area
Want to practice your English and learn more vocabulary? Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes!
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at "The Company of Books", where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with, you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and crochet group
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Nature’s Medicine Chest - Immune & Digestive Support - for the Holiday Season!
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join clinical herbalist & forest therapy guide, Kay Sidahmed, for this educational presentation and conversation
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Nov 16, 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
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Adult and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
We roll at dusk!
Creatives' Club
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, paint, craft, and create! ¡Dibuje, pinte, haga artesanía, y cree!
Duncan and Dragons - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tue, Nov 18, 5:10pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org. (Ages 13-19)
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