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An illustrated landscape of mountains, trees, and a river at sunset, with the text "Trailblazers & Stargazers: Rocky Mountain Adventures

Trailblazing & Stargazing

Curated by: Teresa McGinley

Even though ski season is coming to an end, you can still get outside this summer and explore Colorado! Whether you are a fan of urban nature, hiking, biking, water sports, fishing, backpacking, camping, or just enjoying the backyard, our state is perfect for almost any pursuit you can dream up. Auraria Library can help you find the resources you need to start a new hobby, sport, or activity.

Cover of “Downriver” by Heather Hansman. Features a scenic desert landscape with red cliffs, a river, and blue sky. Text overlays describe it as exploring water's future in the West.

Cover of "Night Magic" by Leigh Ann Henion features an owl, salamander, moth, and glowworm amidst vibrant foliage and flowers on a dark background, evoking mystery.

Cover of "The Ghosts of Denver: Capitol Hill" by Phil Goodstein. Features a drawing of a spooky old house with barren trees, setting a mysterious tone.

A hand holding an e-reader next to a red book and a small potted plant on a wooden surface, with text visible on the e-reader screen.

Discover New Books

May Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

Auraria Library Discover New Books for March 2025. A guide on selecting the ideal Kindle model tailored to individual reading preferences and needs

Discover New Books

April Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

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Kelsey Brett

Discovery Systems and Metadata Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

Katy DiVittorio

Collection Development and Strategies Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

Teresa McGinley

Collections Development Librarian

Curated: Cheers to Beers: Fermentation Fasci

Salahuddin McKloskey

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Love Your Library!

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Jun 2020

Terrorizing Gender

Criminal Love?

Queer Social Work

Pride Month 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Terrorizing Gender

Pride Month 2020 | Jun 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Celebrate Pride Month 2020 with books about gender, sexuality, and more!

May 2020

Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle Design

Bicycling for Transportation

Bicycles!

Curated by: Eric Baker, Indiana Mezta

Bicycle Thieves

Bicycles! | May 2020

Curated by: Eric Baker, Indiana Mezta

Celebrate National Bicycle Month by enjoying solo bike rides or exploring information about bikes. Discover resources for both activities!

Apr 2020

Claude Monet: Fields in Spring

The Thinking Space

The Private Lives of the Impressionists

Impressionism

Curated by: Callie Cherry, Indiana Mezta

Claude Monet: Fields in Spring

Impressionism | Apr 2020

Curated by: Callie Cherry, Indiana Mezta

Explore the transformative Impressionist art movement. From nature to dance, delve into their impact on how we perceive colors, fashion, and more.

Apr 2020

Riding a Donkey Backwards

Let's Pretend This Never Happened Cover

All Summer Long Cover

Humorous Books

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Riding a Donkey Backwards

Humorous Books | Apr 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Need a break from the world around you? Here are some humorous books from our Fun Reads collection for the month of April!

Mar 2020

Dear America

Forbidden

We ARE Americans

The Undocumented Student…

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio , Indiana Mezta, Sommer Browning

Dear America

The Undocumented Student Experience | Mar 2020

Curated by: Katy DiVittorio , Indiana Mezta, Sommer Browning

This month of March, Auraria Library is highlighting books and videos available through the Library that explore the lives of undocumented students.

Mar 2020

The Philosophy of Rhythm: Aesthetics, Music, Poetics

Music, Art, and Performance From Liszt to Riot Grrrl: The Musicalization of Art

Postmodern Music, Postmodern Listening

Music In Our Schools Month

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

The Philosophy of Rhythm: Aesthetics, Music, Poetics

Music In Our Schools Month | Mar 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Read about the history of music and listen to it, with our Discover New picks for Music in Our Schools Month!

Mar 2020

The Sun and Her Flowers

Rad American Women from A-Z

Sexographies

Women in History

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

The Sun and Her Flowers

Women in History | Mar 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

March is Woman's History month! Explore our fun reads to experience adventure and read books about strong women, by women, and for women!

Feb 2020

Contemporary Plays Cover

The Oberon Book of Comic Monologues for Women

100 Plays for the First Hundred Days

The Play’s the Thing

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Contemporary Plays Cover

The Play’s the Thing | Feb 2020

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

The Library has videos featuring filmed play productions as well as play scripts and monologues available in print and online. See below for online collections

Jan 2020

Dictionary of New Ideas

Encyclopedia of Latino Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceañeras

Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art.

Get a Grip on Your Topic

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Dictionary of New Ideas

Get a Grip on Your Topic | Jan 2020

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Welcome to Spring Semester! Just as flowers will very soon bloom, research papers and presentations will soon come due. Here are tips to make the experience of

Jan 2020

3D Animation for the Raw Beginner Using Autodesk Maya

Great Cities Through Travellers' Eyes

I've Loved You Since Forever

Achieve Resolutions

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

3D Animation for the Raw Beginner Using Autodesk Maya

Achieve Resolutions | Jan 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Tackle all of your resolutions with our Discover New books picked to help you to achieve your resolutions more easily!

Dec 2019

Paris for One Cover

Uncommon Type Cover

Greenglass Cover

Happy Holidays

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Paris for One Cover

Happy Holidays | Dec 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Happy Holidays from the Auraria Library to our wonderful students, staff, faculty and patrons! Enjoy a book by the fire in our Holiday Edition of Fun Reads!

Dec 2019

The Contemporary Tea House

A Time for Tea

The Artful Teapot

Tea Time

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

The Contemporary Tea House

Tea Time | Dec 2019

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Tea is entwined with history, politics, art, literature, and culture. Here’s hoping it helps you stay toasty over semester break.

Dec 2019

Children of Blood and Bone

Death Note

San Sheng

International Sci-Fi

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Indiana Mezta

Children of Blood and Bone

International Sci-Fi | Dec 2019

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Indiana Mezta

The end of the semester can be stressful, be transported to another time and place with these International Fun Reads!

Dec 2019

Emerging Threats to Human Rights

Everyday Crimes

Afterlives of Chinese Communism

Universal Human Rights Month

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Emerging Threats to Human Rights

Universal Human Rights Month | Dec 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Read about the different kinds of fundamental rights that everyone should have in December's Discover New Picks!

Nov 2019

Soul Talk, Song Language

A Map to the Next World

In Mad Love and War

1st Native American Poet…

Curated by: Indiana Mezta, Mary K. Dodge

Soul Talk, Song Language

1st Native American Poet Laureate: Joy Harjo | Nov 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta, Mary K. Dodge

For more information on Joy Harjo please visit the Library of Congress Joy Harjo page.