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A-Z Impacts of Plastic
Each 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 MoreLibrary Items due JULY 6
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!
Read MoreVoices from Prisons Across the Country, A Zoom Poetry Reading!
Voices 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 MoreLibrary 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 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 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 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…
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
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