Friends of Duncan Library

We're a volunteer-run nonprofit that supports Duncan Library in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.

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Welcome in the new year by joining the Friends of Duncan Library. Sign up online -> https://t.co/bUFmIsAHvq and get advance notices of all '22 used book sales.

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Duncan Library's Book Sale is Sat. Oct. 16 from 9:30a - 3:30p in the library parking lot next to Mt. Vernon Community School. Spend less to read more. All books $1 - $2. Rain date: Oct. 23

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If you love romantic thrillers, the Friends of Duncan Library will be virtually discussing “Charade” and “Dead Again Wednesday, Sept. 29 @ 7p. Join us and register: https://t.co/NqPd8yCRNz

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DATE CHANGE!!!! Duncan Library's used book sale is now Saturday, Oct. 16!!! (Rain date: Oct. 23) $1-$2 books so you can spend less and read more!

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Grab a bike and celebrate art-on-the-go during this year’s Le Tour d’Alexandria. Alexandria Library is sponsoring the 1 hr. ride Sat. Oct 2. Starts at 10a @Burke Library and ends @Duncan Library. Bikers must register for Le Tour d’Alexandria https://t.co/XB3bGd2Uib

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Think your bike needs a little love? Bring it to Duncan Library Sunday, Sept. 19 @ 2p and have Trek Bicycle Arlington Clarendon techs give it a good once over and advice on safe road riding. Registration not required. More information here: https://t.co/SQgoTUMNcG

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Prepare for Fall! Register now: https://t.co/3oQ7jnbMtY to join Yoga in Daily Life’s free monthly, one-hour streamed meditation. Brought to you by #FriendsofDuncanLibrary.

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Culinary historian and James Beard Award-winning author @MichaelWTwitty @KosherSoul will discuss his book, Rice: A Savor the South Cookbook Mon., Aug. 2, 7-8p. Register https://t.co/pSM3oAvl5t to find out why many say rice is without question the most versatile of staple foods.

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This is no beach read. Steel yourself for “My Dark Vanessa” by @KateElizabethRussell. Shortlisted for the 2021 @DylanThomasAward, this psychological fiction will be discussed by the Duncan Book Group July 21 @7p. Register here: https://t.co/c78zJ6L6h0

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If you’re a Billy Wilder fan & a sucker for romantic comedies make sure to watch The Apartment and Love in the Afternoon and register at https://t.co/S2BJ5H3SjG to join the Friends of Duncan Library Film Club discussion June 30, 7 to 8p.

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Books. Lots and lots of used children's books will be for sale May 15, 9a - noon, outside Duncan Library across from MVCS (rain date June 5). Can't beat the $1-$2 price tags!

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Ever wonder how to make S’more Cookies? Alexandria’s own @AmyDuVall from @politicstopastry will share the sweet secret April 25 at 2p when she returns to Duncan to virtually teach how to bake these treats. Must register to join: https://t.co/5yKH2UoKoJ

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Alexandria’s elected prosecutor Bryan Porter will discuss his book Parable of the Knocker - about the capture and prosecution of Alexandria’s notorious, serial killer Charles Severance – April 15 at 7p. Register: https://t.co/mv7QEmsq6H

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Want to read a great book and discuss it with others? Check out The Library Book by Susan Orlean and find out at https://t.co/hPE9TYdueB what programs All Alexandria Reads plans for the book. #susanorlean #AllAlexandriaReads #alexlibraryva

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The #AlexLibraryVA mobile app makes everything about books a whole lot easier. Download: https://t.co/7QPsPh8Ggl & register for a tutorial 3/ 3, 10-11a https://t.co/wLc0LfZtfv

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