Library News & Updates
College Initiative Upstate is an organization well deserving of attention, praise, and support. They’re programs build community and create opportunities for people who are court-involved or formerly incarcerated. This week they announced their brand new website – which was completed in partnership with the Durland Alternatives Library and our new Community Supported Website Program! Check…
Read MoreAll of us at the Durland Alternatives Library believe that Black Lives Matter. We support and stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests demanding freedom, self-determination, and dignity. We support racial justice for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and we are committed to being an inclusive, anti-racist organization.
Read MoreEach month from May to August the A-Z Impacts of Plastic Digital Series is hosting online events with presenters and live discussion on the impacts of plastic in 4 areas of our lives, health, economy, environment, and climate. Speakers will also participate in networking sessions and breakout discussions. The Alternatives Library has long been an…
Read MoreIn accordance with the Finger Lakes Library System, all library items will now be due on Monday, July 6, 2020. You will not incur any fees or fines for holding those items with you in the meantime. Stay safe, healthy, and reading!
Read MoreVoices from Prisons Across the Country Join us to experience the power of poetry and prose submitted to the on-campus nonprofit, Prisoner Express, from incarcerated individuals across the US. Students working with Prisoner Express will read poetry and theme writings, discuss the volunteer opportunities that are available, and share some of the insights and personal growth they have gained while working…
Read MoreDear patrons, The Durland Alternatives Library is closed to the public until further notice and all items will have an extended loan period. Please check our website again or email support@alternativeslibrary.org if you have any questions. Q. When will the library re-open? A. We will re-open on April 13th if possible. Updates can be found…
Read MoreThe library will be hibernating over winter break (we hope you’ll catch up on some much-needed sleep too!). See below for our winter break schedule. Closed: Thursday 12/19/19 – Sunday 1/12/20 | Reopened: Monday 1/13/20 – 1/26/20, 11 to 5 M-F Regular Schedule begins Monday 1/27/20 Have a safe and restful winter break everyone! – The…
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