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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
Hours
Mon, Sep 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 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

Baby Time
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.
Baby Time
Mon, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
PAWS to Read
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
Stories and Songs
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
Stories and Songs
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
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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
The Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
Encanto in the Library - Hispanic Heritage Afternoon Movie
Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the library for an afternoon showing of Disney's Encanto! Recommended Ages 3+
Monthly Meditation
Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a free one-hour meditation class lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life! Open to everyone and all levels
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "Trust" by Hernan Diaz
Thu, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us the first Thursday of the month to discuss titles chosen by the club members!
The Spitfire Club - Grades 4th -7th
Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 7th.
The Inklings - Library Writing Group
Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A dedicated hour to share and critique each other's creative work
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+
Walk To Mordor Challenge - Can your fellowship complete the 1,000 mile challenge?
Sat, Oct 07, All day
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!
Oddball Cinema - Repulsion
Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A sex-repulsed woman who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and has horrific visions of rape and violence.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Oct 10, 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
Stories and Songs
Tue, Oct 10, 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
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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
The Great Pottery Puzzle
Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
How do archaeologists study the past? Sort artifacts, learn about archaeology methods and tools by reading Kid Scientist: Archaeologists on a Dig, and create a pottery puzzle of your own. Ages 6 - 12
The Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
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