Duncan Branch - Alexandria Library

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JAMES M. DUNCAN BRANCH LIBRARY

Duncan is closed to the public, however staff are working remotely and curbside service is available.

You may contact Duncan staff by phone or email during the following hours:

Tuesday and Thursday : 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hours & Location

Mon, Jan 05	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 06	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 07	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 08	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 09	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 10	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11	1:00PM to 5:00PM

2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

Tel: 703.746.1705

Fax: 703.746.1785

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.

Upcoming Events

Crafts and Cocoa: Crochet

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Registration is now closed

Monthly Meditation - A free ONLINE meditation class open to all levels

Wed, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a relaxing session led by David Kosar with Yoga in Daily Life! We will learn methods, practices, and techniques to help guide you through yogic philosophy

Stories and Songs

Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area

Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Stories and Songs

Thu, Jan 08, 11:15am - 11:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area

Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Art Forger" by B.A. Shapiro

Thu, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen Area

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit

This event is full

Preschool STEAM Sundays

Sun, Jan 11, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

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 for ages 3-6

Baby Time

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Baby Time

Mon, Jan 12, 11:15am - 11:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Friends of the Duncan Library - Board meeting

Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Monthly Friends of the Duncan library board meeting

Crafts and Cocoa: Embroidery

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Crafts and Cocoa: Embroidery

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Stories and Songs

Thu, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area

Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Stories and Songs

Thu, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area

Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit

The Happiness Lab - bi-weekly, 4 classes total

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Start the New Year off right with the Happiness Lab! Bi-weekly, 4 classes total, where attendees will discover the science of joy and how to naturally boost your body's happy hormones!

This event is full

Crafts and Cocoa: Weaving

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Crafts and Cocoa: Weaving

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Stories and Songs

Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area

Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Stories and Songs

Thu, Jan 22, 11:15am - 11:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area

Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen Area

Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw

Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit

This event is full

Preschool STEAM Sundays

Sun, Jan 25, 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

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 for ages 3-6

Baby Time

Mon, Jan 26, 10:15am - 10:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Baby Time

Mon, Jan 26, 11:15am - 11:45am

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

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