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Walk To Mordor Challenge

Can your fellowship complete the 1,000 mile challenge?
2023-11-25 00:00:00 2023-11-25 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, November 25
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-11-25 00:00:00 2023-11-25 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
Mon, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 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

Stories and Songs
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 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
Creatives' Club
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Draw, write, paint and create! Ages 6-12.
Roll for Initiative: D&D - -REGISTRATION CLOSED-
Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, Jun 11, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, Jun 12, 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!
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Jun 15, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Yoga At The Library - with Human Kind Yoga Collective
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can explore, learn, play, and evolve together - one breath at a time
This event is full
Stories and Songs
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 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 - NEW CAMPAIGN - REGISTRATION OPEN
Tue, Jun 17, 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)
Groovy Nate
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Fun, entertaining, & engaging for all ages! Come join us for this high energy funky grooves in children's music that entertain and educate.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join Ms. Naomi for an interactive story time that is full of adventure and fun!
English Language Learning - ELL Classes
Wed, Jun 18, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All crafters are welcome! Ages 13+
Funmakers - Zig Zag's Fun Factory
Fri, Jun 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Laugh out loud entertainment!
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