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Fight the power : We re-opened in the dark

February 6, 2017

Fifteen minutes into our grand re-opening party the power went out. We shared food, browsed books, and celebrated the library’s 40+ years of community resistance in the dark. It was awesome.…

The Prisoner Express Archive

January 1, 2017

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.…

Progress Report – Our New Library

December 13, 2016

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…

Thank you for supporting Prisoners

December 9, 2016

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,…

Let’s Get Organized – And Support the Alternatives Library

December 9, 2016

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,…

Now More Than Ever

November 9, 2016

I’m not going to lie, I’m having a hard time feeling positive right now. I arrived at work just going through the motions – watering plants and shelving books. As…

Advocacy Center, education to end sexual violence abuse

October 27, 2016

In this episode of Alternatives in Action, Ashawna Abbot interviews Heather Campell, Rachel Kaufman, and Lynn from the Advocacy Center. They talk about preventing sexual abuse, domestic violence, and changing…