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.
Family isn't always related, sometimes your closest friends are the best family you have! Get inspired to give thanks by reading these heartwarming books
Kick off the year with Fun Reads! Explore college stories, connecting with characters on their journey through student life. Share in the trials and tribulation
This fourth of July, there's nothing more patriotic than grilling burgers and reading about American History. Be the life of the conversation at your BBQ
Since we Coloradans are fortunate to have the Rocky Mountains at our doorstep, including 58 mountains over 14,000 feet, we’re featuring peaks this month.
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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.
Universal Human Rights Month
Read about the different kinds of fundamental rights that everyone should have in December's Discover New Picks!
1st Native American Poet Laureate: Joy Harjo
For more information on Joy Harjo please visit the Library of Congress Joy Harjo page.
Be Together
Family isn't always related, sometimes your closest friends are the best family you have! Get inspired to give thanks by reading these heartwarming books
Spooky Stories
Spook yourself with these thrilling reads from our Fun Reads collection!
Challenged & Banned Books
History and culture of banning books in the United States and other countries as well as examples of books that have been challenged or banned
Hispanic Heritage Month
This Hispanic Heritage Month, read stories by and about Hispanic people, places, and culture in our Fun Reads picks for this month!
We’ve Got What You Need!
Explore the Auraria Library web page for valuable resources to enhance your school work and research during the semester.
College Stories
Kick off the year with Fun Reads! Explore college stories, connecting with characters on their journey through student life. Share in the trials and tribulation
Back to School Resources
Here are some reads to get you up to speed and ready for the new semester straight from our new materials collection!
Summer Reads
Change up your scenery and transport yourself to a sunny paradise with these books you can read while lounging in the hot afternoon!
American History
This fourth of July, there's nothing more patriotic than grilling burgers and reading about American History. Be the life of the conversation at your BBQ
Academic Writing
Scholarly writing associated with both student research papers and faculty/researcher publishing has their own conventions.
Pride Month 2019
Celebrate Pride Month 2019 with books about gender, sexuality, and more!
International Fun Reads
Take a mental vacation to another culture, escape the mundane everyday tasks and let these fantastic books from all over the world engulf your mind
Peaking Your Imagination
Since we Coloradans are fortunate to have the Rocky Mountains at our doorstep, including 58 mountains over 14,000 feet, we’re featuring peaks this month.
