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Walk To Mordor Challenge

Can your fellowship complete the 1,000 mile challenge?
2023-10-07 00:00:00 2023-10-07 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, October 07
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-10-07 00:00:00 2023-10-07 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
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 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, Sep 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Table Top for Teens
Mon, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens come to play board games and socialize with friends.
Friends of the Duncan Library - Monthly Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 09, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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
Tue, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18
Roll For Initiative: D&D
Wed, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
This event is full
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Sep 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Sep 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Formerly known as Toddler Rock N' Read, come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were here, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Duncan Literary Society - We meet at "The Company of Books"
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
2200 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Va 22301
Join us for an "anti-book club" where we discuss what we're currently reading
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+
Running 101
Sat, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A workshop for beginner runners of all levels, where attendees will learn the basics from local Running Coach Nora Gluch
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Table Top for Teens
Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens come to play board games and socialize with friends.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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
Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18
Spitfire Book Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.
Adult and Dragons
Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
We roll at dusk!
Duncan Book Group - (ONLINE) "The Maidens" by Alex Michaelides
Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join our ONLINE book club that meets in the evening, every third Wednesday of the month, to discuss a book chosen by one of the members!
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