Library News
The Prisoner Express Archive
The old website didn’t lend itself too well to regular publishing, so we switched to a blog-based format. However, there’s still some gems we haven’t had time to move over. Want to see some of the older prisoner express content? Check out our previous website – which is now http://prisonerexpressarchive.org/ In the coming months you’ll see…
Read MoreProgress Report – Our New Library
In case you missed the previous announcements, we’re moving. It’s awesome really. We’re moving across the hall into a much larger and more “hangoutable” space. It’s been so busy moving all our books (thousands!) while keeping up with the hundreds of letters coming in for Prisoner Express, while launching a new website for prisonerexpress.org, while still keeping…
Read MoreThank you for supporting Prisoners
I’m so grateful for all of you who contributed to our Prisoner Express Fundraising Campaign. This is the first time we’ve ever asked for public contributions – and trust me, we needed it. If you missed this round, you can still donate. It’s just $7 to send a package. Want to pitch in? We were…
Read MoreLet’s Get Organized – And Support the Alternatives Library
They’re back! Calendars and pocket organizers from the Just Seeds Artists Collective. Stop by the Durland Alternatives Library and get one for yourself (or others as a gift!). These calendars are thoughtful, beautiful, and inspiring. While you’re up here, check out our new space!
Read MoreLearn the Skills to Protect Children From Sexual Abuse (Trainings!)
We’re excited to announce this 3-part series in collaboration with Enough Abuse Tompkins to help families, educators, and community organizations understand how to protect children from sexual abuse. The first event is October 27th at the Durland Alternatives Library. Childhood sexual abuse is something people rarely talk about, which is one of the reasons it continues to prevail. Talking about it is uncomfortable and can…
Read MoreThe Cornell Lending Library is Promoting Educational Equity
The Durland Alternatives Library is home to a new project that offers free semester long loans of textbooks to students who would struggle to afford their academic resources otherwise. Moved by the stories of his peers and his own struggle in affording textbooks, Nicholas Karavolias of First in Class, worked alongside Durland Alternatives to develop…
Read MoreLimited Hours – Moving Update
The library will have limited hours from August 20th – September 4th. Monday – Friday 11:00am – 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday Closed Our regular hours will resume on Monday, September 5th: That means we’ll be open ’till 8:00pm! (free parking here after 5, btw) And we’re open weekends from 11-5pm (free parking on weekends, btw) moving…
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