Upcoming library events – May 2024

By Lee Cotman | May 1, 2024

The Alternatives Library has a few exciting events happening during the first week of May! Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 11:00am to 5:00pm Find us at the Ithaca Book & Zine Fair at Buffalo Street Books! From their website: This event celebrates the freedom of expression and publishing outside the mainstream. Independent publishers, zine-makers, artists,…

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Apply today – Library Assistant Job Opening

By Gary Fine | July 11, 2022

The Durland Alternatives Library (DAL) is accepting applications for the position of part-time Library Assistant. We’re looking for someone who’s attracted to the subject matter and mission of our library to transform what people believe is possible by showing alternatives to mainstream society. About the Durland Alternatives Library Since our beginning in 1974, the library…

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Digital Support for Local Non Profits!

By Ryan Clover-Owens | August 4, 2020

Libraries first and foremost are a public resource. Beyond books, libraries have provided access to new technology whether it’s the early days of the internet to modern 3D printing and maker spaces. But with Covid-19 and the subsequent closures, we’ve been finding new ways to continue our mission online and via mail. Prisoner Express is…

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Library Items due JULY 6

By Cathy Xie | May 12, 2020

In 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!

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Winter Break Hours

By Cathy Xie | November 23, 2019

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 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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