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. This commemorative month recognizes how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals impacted history locally, nationally, and internationally.
In honor of the celebration of International Women's Day, we have prepared a collection of books dedicated to women who have done great things in their lives.
Celebrate Black History Month with Staff Picks highlighting the vibrant presence of black women in literature. Immerse yourself in their powerful stories,
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Organized by the nonprofit organization, NaNoWriMo, the purpose is to promote creative writing...
Distinguish between climate and weather—climate shapes lifestyle, weather impacts daily choices. Explore resources to delve into these concepts and deepen your
Discover New books to find out what women face on their way to success and get inspired by real stories in different light of life, business, and cultures.
Heartbreaking reports of unmarked graves of children in Canadian boarding schools have been in the news lately. The remains of some of these children have been
Explore the "Summer of Love" in 1967, as young people gathered in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury. Dive into the spirit of the era and other significant 1960s
Oceans are home to an abundance of life; even more life than exists on dry land! Discover the long history of our oceans and the events that have happened
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Staff Picks are Auraria Library’s staff's hand-picked selections showcasing reading and research materials on various timely topics. They are curated by the Library staff on a monthly basis.
Discover New Books are curated reading, audio, and video selections from the new resources added to the Auraria Library every month.
Discover New Books are curated reading, audio, and video selections from the new resources added to the Auraria Library every month.
Women of Worth
In honor of the celebration of International Women's Day, we have prepared a collection of books dedicated to women who have done great things in their lives.
Fire Science
Colorado's historic fires highlight the ongoing struggle against devastating blazes, sparking renewed focus on centuries-old challenges.
Celebrating Black Women Writers
Celebrate Black History Month with Staff Picks highlighting the vibrant presence of black women in literature. Immerse yourself in their powerful stories,
Slavery and Human Trafficking
In 2010, by presidential proclamation, January was declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Roe v. Wade: What's at Stake
Examine the legal, medical, and ethical impacts of abortion restrictions. These resources offer insights into consequences for those in need.
NaNoWriMo
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Organized by the nonprofit organization, NaNoWriMo, the purpose is to promote creative writing...
Universal Human Rights Month 2021
On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, Universal Human Rights.
Recycling plastics
Discover global efforts to combat plastic pollution. From ocean cleanups to wildlife impact, explore challenges and solutions through the library.
Inspirational Role Models
Explore our Discover New Books collection for Inspirational Role Models Month. Find someone who motivates you to be the best version of yourself! 📚🌟
Climate and Weather
Distinguish between climate and weather—climate shapes lifestyle, weather impacts daily choices. Explore resources to delve into these concepts and deepen your
Women for Change
Discover New books to find out what women face on their way to success and get inspired by real stories in different light of life, business, and cultures.
Boarding Schools: A Genocidal Tool
Heartbreaking reports of unmarked graves of children in Canadian boarding schools have been in the news lately. The remains of some of these children have been
What is Abolition?
Explore the concept of abolition by engaging with activists and scholars. It's discussed both as a serious policy and at times as a scare tactic.
Ocean History and Happenings
Oceans are home to an abundance of life; even more life than exists on dry land! Discover the long history of our oceans and the events that have happened
