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Library Closed Until Further Notice
Dear 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…
Read MoreWinter Break Hours
The 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…
Read MoreThe Alternatives Library Documentary
Last year, filmmaker Shira Evergreen created a documentary film on our little library. Enjoy!
Read MoreThanksgiving Hours
The library will be closed from Wednesday, November 27th to Sunday, December 1st for Thanksgiving. We hope you all have a safe and restful break 🙂 — The Alternatives Library
Read MoreFall Break Hours!
The library will be closed during the weekend of Fall Break on Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th. We’ll be open again on the following Monday and Tuesday for…
Read MoreCriminal Justice or the New Jim Crow?
The rate of incarceration in the United States is higher than anywhere else in the world, and our legal system has shown a particular structural bias against black males. Author…
Read MoreArt News from Prisoner Express
Prisoner Express has begun two new art projects inviting the community (both local and national) to participate with prisoners through letter correspondence focusing upon art. The first art project is…
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