Friends of Duncan Library

Friends of Duncan Library FODL sponsors a variety of educational and enrichment programs that include children’s programming, enhancing the overall collection, a cinema club & etc.

Community Event at Duncan Library: Mark your 📅 Cura Viriditas will be at Duncan hosting 🩵Menopause, Hormones & Herbs🩵 a ...
02/04/2025

Community Event at Duncan Library: Mark your 📅 Cura Viriditas will be at Duncan hosting 🩵Menopause, Hormones & Herbs🩵 a presentation and discussion - making sense of different support approaches & clearing up common misconceptions.
✨Saturday, March 8
✨10:30am - 12:00pm.

EVENT: Hands-on Pruning Practicum, a hands-on learning experience and demo on proper pruning practices.🌱 Join master gar...
02/02/2025

EVENT: Hands-on Pruning Practicum, a hands-on learning experience and demo on proper pruning practices.🌱 Join master gardeners on February 22 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm at the Duncan Library butterfly garden 🪴 2501 Commonwealth Avenue in Del Ray.🦋

❄️Who's curled up with a book on this snowy day?❄️👋 Someone may be sipping hot chocolate with her latest Duncan Library ...
01/07/2025

❄️Who's curled up with a book on this snowy day?❄️👋 Someone may be sipping hot chocolate with her latest Duncan Library read in her lap ... 🥰 Let us know what you're reading! Comment below, we'd love to know.👇 📖

VISIT the Friends of Duncan Library holiday tree (located in front of the Salvation Army building - 1804 Mt Vernon Ave, ...
12/08/2024

VISIT the Friends of Duncan Library holiday tree (located in front of the Salvation Army building - 1804 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301).🌲

Our own amazing Duncan Library volunteers hand painted the ornaments!

After you visit, in the comments, let us know what you think.❤️

And, please make sure to VOTE for our beautiful tree. The Del Ray Business Association is holding a tree decorating contest & the winning non-profit will be awarded $500.

Vote here (DM us if you need us to send you the link!):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuXYgk_odYuTduIoRLh12rHaOXUN0_xeE2oGILa37v3Starw/viewform

Your vote, and support, means the world to us. Every dollar goes to wonderful things like funding enriching library programming and maintaining the gorgeous Duncan garden.

And, thank you so much to the DRBA for generously providing non-profits like ours this opportunity!

Anyone want to jump in on solving the Duncan Library communal puzzle?🧩🤔 Not a bad way to decompress after all that fall...
11/22/2024

Anyone want to jump in on solving the Duncan Library communal puzzle?🧩🤔 Not a bad way to decompress after all that fall book sale excitement!📚

Get ready for the most exciting used book sale around —coming up SOON! ✨Not only will you find fantastic reads, but your...
11/12/2024

Get ready for the most exciting used book sale around —coming up SOON! ✨

Not only will you find fantastic reads, but your purchases will directly benefit the Friends of Duncan Library, helping fund amazing programs and resources for our cherished Duncan Library in the Del Ray neighborhood! 🩵

Become a member of the Friends of Duncan Library and enjoy early access to the sale on Wednesday, November 13 from 5:00pm–8:00pm.

Sign up here to get in on the action:👇🤍
https://givebutter.com/fodlmember

✨ Mark Your Calendars: ✨

* Wed, Nov 13: 5:00pm–8:00pm (Members Only Early Access)
* Thu, Nov 14: 10:00am–8:00pm
* Fri, Nov 15: 10:00am–5:00pm
* Sat, Nov 16: 10:00am–1:30pm

📍 Location: 2501 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 223

Don't miss out on this chance to support a great cause, discover some new reads, and join our wonderful community.🩵

Mark your calendar and get ready to grab amazing deals on gently used books! Every purchase supports the Friends of Dunc...
11/06/2024

Mark your calendar and get ready to grab amazing deals on gently used books! Every purchase supports the Friends of Duncan Library and helps fund programs and resources at Duncan Library. Join the Friends of Duncan Library and shop early Nov. 13 5p - 8p https://givebutter.com/fodlmember. Let the countdown begin! 🎉📖

🗓️ Date: November 13-16
📍 Location: Duncan Library
⏰ Time: 11/13 5p-8p; 11/14 10a - 8p; 11/15 10a -5p; 11/16 10a - 1:30

🎃 If you loved the “Tales of Terror” Halloween tour and enjoy all that Duncan Library brings to our community, there’s a...
10/31/2024

🎃 If you loved the “Tales of Terror” Halloween tour and enjoy all that Duncan Library brings to our community, there’s an easy way to show your support – become a Friend of Duncan Library! 👻 By joining, you help us continue to fund unique programs, exciting events, and essential resources that make Duncan Library a place for everyone. Click the link https://givebutter.com/fodlmember to learn more about joining the Friends of Duncan Library. Let’s keep our library vibrant and growing together! 📚

MAKE SURE to mark your calendars for the Friends of Duncan Library members-only night during our fall book sale. Shop e...
10/26/2024

MAKE SURE to mark your calendars for the Friends of Duncan Library members-only night during our fall book sale. Shop early, from 5pm-8pm, on November 13.📚 Not a member, but want to join in on the fun?🤩 Join by following this link: https://givebutter.com/fodlmember OR DM us and we'll send it to you. See you at the sale!

It's a week of celebration!!🤍✨ This week is National Friends of Libraries week, and Friends of Duncan Library () wants t...
10/23/2024

It's a week of celebration!!🤍✨ This week is National Friends of Libraries week, and Friends of Duncan Library () wants to extend a HUGE thank you to all the Friends groups out there working hard to support libraries across the country.📚

(Shared from )🎃 Join us on Sunday, October 27th, 2024 between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM for a family-friendly haunted house at...
10/20/2024

(Shared from )🎃 Join us on Sunday, October 27th, 2024 between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM for a family-friendly haunted house at the Duncan Library hosted by the Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA) and the Friends of Duncan Library (FODL).
Get your tickets for the event here: https://givebutter.com/ hauntedlibrary2024. Hurry - we expect tickets will go fast!
This is a FREE ticketed event but donations are strongly encouraged -- suggested donation of $5 per participant.
Donations will go directly back to the Duncan Library to support the event. Participants of all
ages are welcome, but all participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18+, parent, or guardian on the tour.
Check-in for ticketed participants will take place at the library entrance facing Mount Vernon Community School (MVCS).
All tours will begin promptly at their assigned time.

It’s that time again—our November Book Sale is just around the corner! Join us Nov. 13-16 at Duncan Library for fantasti...
10/17/2024

It’s that time again—our November Book Sale is just around the corner! Join us Nov. 13-16 at Duncan Library for fantastic deals on books, puzzles, game and more (Nov. 13 is Members-Only Sale Night). Proceeds support library programs and activities you love! Don't miss out! There is something for everyone! 📖💛

Become a Friend of Duncan Library and shop the Members Only Sale Nov. 13 5p-8p. Join up: givebutter.com/fodlmember



✨TONIGHT✨Join our VIRTUAL AUTHOR talk at 7:00pm: Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction in conversation with bestsellin...
10/09/2024

✨TONIGHT✨Join our VIRTUAL AUTHOR talk at 7:00pm: Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction in conversation with bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Gods of Jade and Shadow. Register and join here: https://libraryc.org/alexlibraryva/61123 📚The Alexandria Library Virtual Author Talks are brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium with funding from Friends of Duncan Library and Friends of Beatley Central Library.

👻 Spooky Reads for Little Ghouls & Goblins! 🎃Looking for the perfect Halloween books to thrill and delight your little o...
10/07/2024

👻 Spooky Reads for Little Ghouls & Goblins! 🎃

Looking for the perfect Halloween books to thrill and delight your little ones? Come check out our Children’s Halloween Book Sale at Duncan Library! These books are flying off the shelves faster than a witch on a broomstick! Hardcovers $4 and paperbacks $3.



LOOK at our gorgeous visitor at the Duncan Library garden!🦋 We are so thrilled when happy, well-fed pollinators hang out...
09/24/2024

LOOK at our gorgeous visitor at the Duncan Library garden!🦋 We are so thrilled when happy, well-fed pollinators hang out with us.✨ Did you know that the garden at Duncan is funded by The Friends of Duncan Library ()? AND, that the garden is maintained by amazing volunteers! Thank a volunteer, if you see one, and make sure to check out if our butterfly friend is a repeat visitor!🩵

Save the ~spooky~ date! DRCA is hosting a family-friendly Haunted House at Duncan Library this year, Tales of Terror wil...
09/15/2024

Save the ~spooky~ date! DRCA is hosting a family-friendly Haunted House at Duncan Library this year, Tales of Terror will run from 2:30 pm - 5pm at Duncan Library on Sunday, October 27. Entry is free, but donations to the library are appreciated! Be sure and stop by after you march in the 28th Annual Halloween Parade! Stay tuned for more info ... IF YOU DARE ...

📚 Alexandria Library Virtual Author Talks 📚Don’t miss out! Join us for an inspiring session with Nate Klemp, PhD, New Yo...
09/15/2024

📚 Alexandria Library Virtual Author Talks 📚

Don’t miss out! Join us for an inspiring session with Nate Klemp, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of Start Here: Master the Lifelong Skill of Well-Being. 🧠✨

Topic: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World
Date: Wednesday, September 18th
Time: 2:00 PM EDT

Learn how to stay focused and cultivate well-being in today’s world. 🌟 Register now: https://libraryc.org/alexlibraryva/61123

The Alexandria Library Virtual Author Talks are brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium with funding from Friends of Duncan Library and Friends of Beatley Central LIbrary.

📚 What's your favorite thing to do at Duncan Library? Whether it's diving into a good book, attending a workshop, or enj...
08/25/2024

📚 What's your favorite thing to do at Duncan Library? Whether it's diving into a good book, attending a workshop, or enjoying the beautiful garden, we want to hear from you! Your experiences help us celebrate all the wonderful ways our community engages with the library. 🌟
🤍🩵Friends of Duncan Library is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the Duncan experience.🤍🩵
⬇️Drop your favorite activity in the comments below!⬇️

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2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA
22301

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COME ON DOWan to Duncan Library until 1:30PM!!! #visitdelray #booksale #friends #libraries #alexandriavq

... the MOST AMAZING used book sale will be upon us VERY SOON✨📚⏰ Purchases help support the Friends of Duncan Library - funding programs and resources at our beloved Duncan Library in Del Ray!🩵 Join the Friends of Duncan Library and shop early on Wednesday, November 13 from 5:00pm- 8:00pm. Follow the link below to join:👇🤍 https:// givebutter.com/fodlmember. ✨Book Sale Details:✨ 11/13 5:00pm-8:00pm 11/14 10:00am-8:00pm 11/15 10:00am-5:00pm 11/16 10:00am-1:30pm 2501 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 223 #visitdelray #support #lovelibraries #community #bookobsessed #alexandriava #friends

We have ONE DAY (4/27) left of our amazing spring book sale! Shop tomorrow from 10:00am-1:30pm at Duncan Library (2501 Commonwealth Ave.) and indulge in the opportunity to pay $5 for a BAG of books.📚 We know we have a lot of book lovers out there, and we hope to see you tomorrow! #visitelray #booksale #booklovers #bagsofbooks #usedbooks

FRIENDS of DUNCAN LIBRARY: We are holding our spring used book sale April 24th (members only preview sale)-April 27th. Screenshot the info at the end of the reel to save the dates and times! Or, jot the info down 🖊️ 😊: Wednesday 4/24 5-8pm (members only preview), Thursday 4/25 10:00am-8pm, Friday 4/27 10:00am-8:00pm, Saturday10:00am-1:30pm.📚 #visitdelray #booksale #booklovers #community #events

Friends of Duncan Library BOOK SALE: Wednesday 4/24 5-8pm (members only preview), Thursday 4/25 10:00am-8pm, Friday 4/27 10:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-1:30pm.📚 Hope to see you book lovers there! #books #neighborhood #alexandriava

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