Book cover for "Black Queer & Untold" by Jon Key, featuring abstract red and black artwork with bold white title and subtitle text about designers, artists, and trailblazers.

Pictures of Pride | Jun 2025

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

Pride Month is celebrated every year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.

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A serene river scene representing the concept of time, inspired by Courteney Newland's artistic vision

Sci-Fi Explorers | Mar 2025

Curated by: Salahuddin McKloskey

Calling all explorers! These Sci-Fi stories chart courses through uncharted territories. From deep space mysteries to undiscovered worlds, each book is a new expedition waiting to begin. What will…

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A portrait of Julia Chinn, the vice president's wife, showcasing her elegance and historical significance in American politics.

Missed Connections | Feb 2025

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

What connects these books is that they're just waiting to connect with you. We puzzle over why some of these titles have never been checked out-maybe they were shelved in unexpected places, or…

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Cover of "The Myth of Closure" by Pauline Boss, featuring a thoughtful design that reflects themes of grief and loss.

New Year, New Habits | Jan 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

2025 brings many changes, how are you feeling? Whether you want to learn something new, hope to end a habit, or discover why we make resolutions, check out these resources to prepare for the new year!

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Guidelines for effective election management, ensuring transparency and integrity in the electoral process.

The Electoral Process | Nov 2024

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

It's election season in the United States with many local, state, and federal seats up for grabs. Elections can make a big difference in not only your community, state, or country, but also in your…

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Book cover of "The Majority in the Minority," featuring a thought-provoking design that highlights diverse perspectives.

Love Your Library! | Oct 2024

Curated by: Salahuddin McKloskey

The Auraria Library is a vibrant space where knowledge and ideas come to life, serving as a key resource for faculty, students, and the wider community. To celebrate the Love Your Library!

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Gender queer: a memoir

Explore Banned Books | Sep 2024

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

"Banned or challenged books" refers to written works that have faced restrictions or censorship. Throughout history, books have been banned, challenged, and even burned for controversial, political,…

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The new politics of leisure and pleasure cover image

Taking Play Seriously | Aug 2024

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

We learn through play. Free time for games, toys, and other recreation supports independence, relationship building, and skill-building. But entertainment has costs. Is there such a thing as too much…

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Project Hail Mary: A Novel book cover image

A Summer Reading Odyssey | Jul 2024

Curated by: Salahuddin McKloskey

Welcome to "A Summer Reading Odyssey," where the pages of our books lead you on extraordinary adventures! This summer, immerse yourself in tales that transport you to different eras, exotic locales,…

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Ecosocialism: A Radical Alternative to Capitalist Catastrophe

Solarpunk Futures | Jun 2024

Curated by: Jacque Composanto

Solarpunk: Art & activism envisioning ecologically balanced future. Criticized as 'utopic', yet vital in shaping desired futures through imagination.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting

No Loose Ends: Fiber Crafts! | Apr 2024

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Unlock your creativity with these fiber craft books! Learn to knit, stitch, crochet, and more with these free resources available through the library.

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An anthropology of puzzles: the role of puzzles in the origins and evolution of mind and culture

New Hobbies for the New Year | Jan 2024

Curated by: Mari Prestigiacomo, Cate Johnson

Want a new hobby for the new year? Find inspiration from our library staff's favorite hobbies and interests through recommended books in our collection!

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Life in the cold : an introduction to winter ecology

Winter | Jan 2024

Curated by: Vanessa De Los Reyes

Embrace winter's delights—snow fun, nature's beauty, and cozy reading. Dive into the season's wonders this month!

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The Last Laugh: Folk Humor, Celebrity Culture, and Mass-Mediated Disasters in the Digital Age (Folklore Studies in a Multicultural World)

Folklore | Nov 2023

Curated by: Vanessa De Los Reyes, Cate Johnson

This month we are exploring fairy tales, myths, legends, fables, and tall tales from around the world.

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Lawn boy: a novel

Read A Banned Book | Oct 2023

Curated by: Vanessa de los Reyes, Cate Johnson

Banned Books Week celebrates our First Amendment freedoms and raises awareness of the persistent threats against free expression in literature and the arts.

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Practical Stress Management: A Comprehensive Workbook cover with lady meditating on a cliff looking at sunrise

Stress Less This Semester | Aug 2023

Curated by: Cate Johnson

Fall semester kickoff brings campus alive! Reconnect with peers, dive into new classes, and engage in campus activities. Exciting times ahead!

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Spirit Deep: Recovering the Sacred in Black Women's Travel

Footprints and Passport Stamps | Jul 2023

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

Traveling, the movement from one place to another, changes depending on the person. People travel for vacation, work, adventure, a better life, and survival.

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Indigenous peoples, national parks, and protected areas: a new paradigm linking conservation, culture, and rights

Explore the Great Outdoors! | Jun 2023

Curated by: Vanessa de los Reyes

June is National Great Outdoors Month and the library has resources to help you get outdoors and enjoy the trees, the sand, the water,

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