Library News
Event Recap : Many Worlds Are Possible
Thank you so much to everyone who attended and supported the Many Worlds Are Possible event last week. There are so many amazing outcomes, so here’s a quick list full of links too…
Read MoreHow The Alternatives Library Will Adapt in 2019
If we didn’t exist, the kinds of books we carry and topics we pursue would not be as widely available to the public as they are right now. When a…
Read More16 Ithaca Organizations That Create Possibility
Nothing is more inspiring to me than people who give so much of themselves in service of others, in service of the land, in service of future generations — people…
Read MoreDoes it matter where we buy books?
The obvious answer is YES! But the reality is… and I bet you can relate… we slip up on our values and shop online from ‘you know where’. This is…
Read MoreIntroducing Heidi Eckerson, our new librarian at DAL
We’re so excited to introduce everyone to Heidi Eckerson, the newest member of our team at the Alternatives Library. She brings a spark of energy and passion to the library’s…
Read MoreTea And Coffee For Your Reading Pleasure
When was the last time you brewed cup of tea, and browsed the collection at the library? You can now brew yourself tea or coffee at the Durland Alternatives Library, totally…
Read MoreIntroducing Amber, Abbie, Alex, and Gracie – Our Amazing Summer Staff!
We have an amazing crew this summer keeping the library open, and processing hundreds of letters arriving for Prisoner Express. I asked them about “alternatives”, and to share what surprised…
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