About Alexandria's Del Ray

James M. Duncan (1897-1967), born in Alexandria. He was long term serving Alexandria City Councilman and member of the Library Board. After his death in 1967 it was proposed that the Del Ray branch be named in Duncan’s honor. The James M. Duncan Library continues to serve the Del Ray community of Alexandria.

Newly renovations have expanded the library to 5,000 square feet, naturally adult reading area, and new children’s reading section.

The James M. Duncan Library was the first building in Alexandria with a "green", or ecologically friendly, roof. It acts as an insulator by reducing the indoor temperature during the summer season. Also by using vegetation and soil it reduces rain water to sewer run off and naturally filters the water.

Every summer James M. Duncan branch offers children fun, exciting, and educational programs with a variety of functions. The SummerQuest programs is for ages 6-12. SummerQuest Junior is for ages infants to five years old.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Closed Sundays

James M. Duncan Branch Library
2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 838-4566

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A single, lone corn stalk grows in Alexandria.

Can you identify the location?

Be the first to email us at michael.bergin2@verion.net and we’ll send you a Starbucks Gift Card. (Neighbors within a two block area are not eligible.)

Good hunting,

Michael

P.S. - Del Ray used to be farmland . . .

On the eve of a two week trip to Slovakia, neighbor Lisa Frye was walking the neighborhood to hand out “Save the Date” notices for Tuesday, August 5 - the East Howell Avenue block party that is part of the nation wide annual “National Night Out. ”

And the day after they returned - the neighborhood list serv got a reminder email. That’s how much everyone on our block in Del Ray looks forward to this evening of casual, old-fashioned, pot luck, get together fun.

To read more about this Del Ray tradition, visit:

National Night Out Is An Annual Gathering for Neighbors on East Howell Avenue in Del Ray

Local residents took to the streets tonight as Del Ray’s July 1st Thursday celebration saluted community and country. Sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association, 1stThursday’s are a time for Del Ray residents to stroll, talk, taste, shop, play and simply enjoy.

To see more pictures of 1st Thursday, visit;

July’s 1st Thursday in Del Ray Salutes Community and Country

Proving once again that Del Ray is not just another pretty neighborhood, hundreds of residents turned out on a foggy June 7 morning for the 3rd Annual Kelly Cares 5K Run/Walk.

Established in memory of Kelly Swanson, a 2005 graduate of T.C. Williams High School, the foundation was formed to support Kelley’s life long desire to make people aware of the need for inclusion regardless of ability.

To read more about what makes Del Ray so special, go to:

Del Ray Turns Out for the 3rd Annual Kelly Cares 5K Run/Walk