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North & South Courtyards

South Courtyard Seating

Outdoor study spaces with convenient access to Library resources.

South Courtyard

What's Here?

  • Comfortable patio furniture and umbrellas
  • Public Art

Find this Space

Use the New Interactive Floor Maps to view where the North and South Courtyards are located in the library.

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Study Alcove with a view onto the Library courtyard

Study Alcoves

Nine Study Alcoves are located at the south end of South Courtyard. More study spaces with comfortable sitting and beautiful view of the courtyard now are available first come, first served.
Ample seating area in The Library Cafe to study or take a break

The Library Café

A first floor space for collaborative study and study breaks that features coffee, food, large tables and booths as well as outdoor terrace seating.
The Writing Wall with Students' markings

Writing Wall

An open space at the heart of the Library with a large scale writing/drawing surface for study and collaboration located on the first floor.

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Text us your questions to 303-848-8444. We’ll answer from 9 am to 6 pm during the week and reply to after hours questions the next morning. (Your provider rates will apply.)

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  • Visit the Ask Us Desk
    Stop by the Ask Us Desk for help. The Ask Us Service Desk is located on the first floor of the Library.

  • Research Tutoring
    Research tutoring is for quick questions, tips, and strategies on finding and evaluating information resources.  Research Tutoring is located in the Knowledge Market on the first floor and is available Monday–Thursday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

  • Research Consultations
    Research consultations are for in-depth and lengthy discussions about research questions. Please use Schedule a Research Consultation Form to request an appointment.  Due to the level of preparation needed, appointments should be made 48 hours in advance. If you need immediate help, please use Research Tutoring.  

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For general library information, as well as for questions about borrowing, renewing, or returning library materials, call 303-315-7763.

For research help, call 303-315-7711, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. If there is no answer, please leave a message and someone will return your call within 24 hours (Monday – Friday).

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