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Duncan Annual Holiday Open House

Fifty-Four Years Serving Alexandria
2023-12-14 17:30:00 2023-12-14 19:30:00 America/New_York Duncan Annual Holiday Open House Join the Duncan Library Staff and Friends for this Annual Holiday Event! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room, Children's Area, Teen Area

Thursday, December 14
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-14 17:30:00 2023-12-14 19:30:00 America/New_York Duncan Annual Holiday Open House Join the Duncan Library Staff and Friends for this Annual Holiday Event! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room, Children's Area, Teen Area

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room, Children's Area, Teen Area

Join the Duncan Library Staff and Friends for this Annual Holiday Event!

🎵 This year we have the privilege of presenting the following musical performance: 

- The Irish Breakfast Band 

❄️ Ongoing Crafts and Activities will include: 

- Children's ornament craft & finger-painting string lights craft in the Meeting Room 

- Ugly Sweater Contest (all ages)

- Cookies and Hot Chocolate will be served thanks to the Friends of Duncan Library

🎁 Please consider donating a brand new toy to the 2023 Community Toy Drive!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Children | All Ages | Ages 6-12 | Ages 0-5 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Holiday | Friends | Family | Children | Art & Music | Anniversary |

TAGS: | Open House | Holiday Party | Holiday |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
Mon, Feb 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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 - - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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
Duncan Literary Society - We meet at "The Company of Books"
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an "anti-book club" where we discuss what we're currently reading
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Yoga Series - hosted by Adam Shaw, of Spiro Spero Yoga
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Are you new to yoga or want to continue your practice? Join us every Saturday morning for a free hour session with certified instructor, Adam Shaw. All levels welcome!
This event is full
Mindful Living: Exploring the Mind - An 8 week series on mindfulness for anyone and everyone
Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An eight week series on mindfully exploring how the mind works, mindful meditation, and setting intentions for a growth mindset to start your week off right!
This event is full
Sunday Baby Time
Sun, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Mon, Feb 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Mon, Feb 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Stories and Songs
Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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 - - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED -
Tue, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.
Roll For Initiative: D&D
Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!
Adults and Dragons - - REGISTRATION CLOSED -
Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
We roll at dusk!
DIY Inspiration Jar - A little something to inspire, soothe, or delight
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Adults Only
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
Here Nor There Story Time
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
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