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Walk To Mordor Challenge

Can your fellowship complete the 1,000 mile challenge?
2023-09-30 00:00:00 2023-09-30 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 30
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-09-30 00:00:00 2023-09-30 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, Nov 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 23 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.

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Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Mon, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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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Wed, Nov 26, 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 26, 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.
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Wed, Nov 26, 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!)
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Wed, Nov 26, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
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Want to practice your English and learn more vocabulary? Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes!
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