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Words Set Free – Poems from Prisoners

By Ryan Clover-Owens | March 14, 2016

We celebrate the publication of Poetry Anthology #15, with a live reading of some of our favorite poems from this edition. Come learn about Prisoner Express, and experience the power…

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Climate Change Is a Consequence of Driving

By Ryan Clover-Owens | March 11, 2016

by Laurence Clarkberg, Volunteer Curator and owner of Boxy Bikes in Ithaca. Audio post: A series of unfortunate events this morning led me to a parable. 

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Media, Ecology, and Making Alternatives Available

By Ryan Clover-Owens | February 12, 2016
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Last month I had the opportunity to join Ute Ritz-Deutch on Human Rights and Social Justice Program on listener Supported WRFI. We had a fantastic conversation about the connection between…

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Math Engaged Night on January 28th

By Ryan Clover-Owens | January 20, 2016

How can we enhance children’s math education? What tools can parents use to inspire their children at home to understand math? By embarking on mathematical exploration together, parents and children…

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What do Puzzles have to do with Math Education?

By Ryan Clover-Owens | January 20, 2016

By April Leithner, with Math Engaged Where is there math in everyday life? When we think of math, we often think of numbers. When are asked, “where is there math in…

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Archiving the work of local activist Cris McConkey

By Ryan Clover-Owens | December 17, 2015

I’m honored to announce that Durland Alternatives Library is archiving the work of local activist and videographer Cris McConkey. As people around the world learned of the powerful grassroots response to fracking…

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Interview with Steven Druker : Altered Genes, Twisted Truth

By Ryan Clover-Owens | November 5, 2015

On September 29th, author and public advocate Steven Druker visited the Durland Alternatives Library to talk about his book; In this interview we discuss public advocacy and health, ethics of science,…

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Regular Library Hours

Monday - Friday: 11 AM - 8 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Location

130 Anabel Taylor Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853

Mailing Address

CTA/Alternatives Library
PO Box #6556
Ithaca, NY 14851

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You can return your materials after hours in our drop box in Anabel Taylor Hall, or at any Finger Lakes Library System library.

Parking

Free parking after 5pm & all day on weekends! Otherwise, metered parking across the street at Willard Straight Hall.

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Phone: 607-255-6486

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