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July Staff Picks - Shelf of TImeless Tales. Fantasy book cover titled "Shelf of Timeless Tales" by Auraria Library. Night scene of a whimsical village under a glowing moon, evoking mystery.

Staff Picks

Shelf of Timeless Tales

Curated by: Salahuddin McKloskey

This display brings together a mix of literary heavyweights and lesser-known gems that continue to spark conversation, reflection, and discovery. You'll find everything from the sweeping sci-fi of The War of the Worlds to the haunting beauty of Cane, alongside enduring classics like Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, and Crime and Punishment.

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Cover of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, featuring two boys in a rowboat against a yellow background. The Great Gatsby book cover image Illustrated cover of "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo, showing a woman kneeling near barricades with soldiers and smoke in the background. Title and author’s name are prominently displayed.
A hand holds an e-reader next to a stack of hardcover books, with a green potted plant on the left. The scene conveys a blend of digital and traditional reading.

Discover New Books

August Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

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

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Discover New Books

July Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

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

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Teresa McGinley

Collections Development Librarian

Curated: Cheers to Beers: Fermentation Fasci

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Kelsey Brett

Discovery Systems and Metadata Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

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Katy DiVittorio

Collection Development and Strategies Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

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Salahuddin McKloskey

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Love Your Library!

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Aug 2025
Book cover for "Catfishes, a Highly Diversified Group Vol 1" features a catfish underwater; editors are Gloria Arratia and Roberto E. Reis; published by CRC Press. Painting of a serene shoreline surrounded by lush trees. Text reads "How to Survive a Bear Attack: A Memoir" by Claire Cameron. Quiet, contemplative mood. Book cover for "I Will Blossom Anyway" by Disha Bose, featuring large colorful flowers, a woman, a taxi, and houses on a green background.

August Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

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Book cover for "Catfishes, a Highly Diversified Group Vol 1" features a catfish underwater; editors are Gloria Arratia and Roberto E. Reis; published by CRC Press.

August Discover New Books 2025 | Aug 2025

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

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

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Jul 2025
Cover of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, featuring two boys in a rowboat against a yellow background. The Great Gatsby book cover image Illustrated cover of "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo, showing a woman kneeling near barricades with soldiers and smoke in the background. Title and author’s name are prominently displayed.

Shelf of Timeless Tales

Curated by: Salahuddin McKloskey

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Cover of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, featuring two boys in a rowboat against a yellow background.

Shelf of Timeless Tales | Jul 2025

Curated by: Salahuddin McKloskey

This display brings together a mix of literary heavyweights and lesser-known gems that continue to spark conversation, reflection, and discovery.

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Jul 2025
Cover of "Welsh Vocal Music" by Rachel Schutz. Features an abstract painting of a rugged landscape in green and brown tones, with a peaceful atmosphere. Cover of "Feminist Thinkers and the Demands of Femininity" with an ashtray on a wooden table, evoking a contemplative, intellectual tone. Abstract cover of "Liang Shaoji's Silkworm Art" by Feixuan Xu features blue, white, and yellow swirls. Text highlights the book title and author.

July Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

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Cover of "Welsh Vocal Music" by Rachel Schutz. Features an abstract painting of a rugged landscape in green and brown tones, with a peaceful atmosphere.

July Discover New Books 2025 | Jul 2025

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

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

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Jun 2025
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. Gender queer: a memoir Two worried characters hide among cacti and flowers under a starry night sky. A spider web with a skull accentuates the eerie atmosphere. Text reads "The Hills of Estrella Roja."

Pictures of Pride

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

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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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Jun 2025
Book cover titled "Starving the Dream" features a campus map with icons of food and transport. Subtext highlights student hunger issues. Tone is investigative. Cover of "Critical Issues in Caribbean Museums," edited by Daniela Fifi. Features colorful, patterned silhouettes on a white background. Book cover for "The Six: The Untold Story of the Titanic's Chinese Survivors" by Steven Schwankert, featuring a photo of the Titanic and portraits of six Chinese men.

June Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley, Noelle Nelson

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Book cover titled "Starving the Dream" features a campus map with icons of food and transport. Subtext highlights student hunger issues. Tone is investigative.

June Discover New Books 2025 | Jun 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley, Noelle Nelson

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

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May 2025
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.

Trailblazing & Stargazing

Curated by: Teresa McGinley

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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.

Trailblazing & Stargazing | May 2025

Curated by: Teresa McGinley

Even though ski season is coming to an end, you can still get outside this summer and explore Colorado!

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May 2025
Book cover titled "Makers by Nature" by Bruce Herman, featuring abstract artwork with green, yellow, and blue tones and text about faith, hope, and art. Book cover with colorful blocks displaying the text "We Can Do Better" and a yellow sidebar reading "Feminist Manifestos for Media and Communication," edited by Linda Steiner and Stine Eckert. Illustration of "How to Share an Egg" by Bony Reich, depicting a whimsical scene of egg-sharing among characters.

May Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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Book cover titled "Makers by Nature" by Bruce Herman, featuring abstract artwork with green, yellow, and blue tones and text about faith, hope, and art.

May Discover New Books 2025 | May 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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

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Apr 2025
Cover of "Digital Social Reading" by Federico Pianzola. Two people interact with a large digital bookshelf on a smartphone screen, sharing books. Children in a classroom with arms raised, focusing on a girl with a butterfly hair clip. The text reads "Literacy Instruction Matters" by Karen Filewych. Colorful cityscape on a book cover showing various modern transportation modes, people walking, and green spaces. Title: "Shifting Mobility."

April Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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Cover of "Digital Social Reading" by Federico Pianzola. Two people interact with a large digital bookshelf on a smartphone screen, sharing books.

April Discover New Books 2025 | Apr 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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

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Apr 2025
 A diverse group of children and teens engaging in reading and writing activities, showcasing their literacy development. A workshop scene showing early childhood teachers learning effective literacy strategies for young learners A collection of bookbindings, showcasing both old and new styles, reflecting the passion of a book lover.

For the Love of Reading

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

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 A diverse group of children and teens engaging in reading and writing activities, showcasing their literacy development.

For the Love of Reading | Apr 2025

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Let's celebrate libraries and reading during the month of April! 

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Mar 2025
A serene river scene representing the concept of time, inspired by Courteney Newland's artistic vision Project Hail Mary: A Novel book cover image A misty landscape shrouded in fog, hinting at the presence of ethereal figures, evoking a sense of ghostly uncertainty.

Sci-Fi Explorers

Curated by: Salahuddin McKloskey

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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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Mar 2025
Cover of "Building a God" by Christopher Dickard, featuring a striking design that captures the essence of the book's themes Latinx workers and activists await their feast, symbolizing resilience from World War II to the COVID-19 pandemic A powerful call to action urging individuals to engage in a revolutionary movement for change and progress.

March Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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Cover of "Building a God" by Christopher Dickard, featuring a striking design that captures the essence of the book's themes

March Discover New Books 2025 | Mar 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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

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Feb 2025
A professional portrait of Lorelei Laws, PhD, showcasing her academic achievements and expertise in her field. A parent comforting a child, discussing how to handle fear from news events in a supportive environment. Image depicting strategies for engaging individuals, transforming practices, and influencing policy in impactful science.

February Discover New Books…

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A professional portrait of Lorelei Laws, PhD, showcasing her academic achievements and expertise in her field.

February Discover New Books 2025 | Feb 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

Science With Impact: How to Engage People, Change Practice, and Influence Policy. 

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Feb 2025
A portrait of Julia Chinn, the vice president's wife, showcasing her elegance and historical significance in American politics. Cover of "Control Chaos" by Phunk, featuring vibrant colors and dynamic abstract designs that evoke a sense of energy A collage depicting modern history stories of women and nonbinary individuals, showcasing their achievements and struggles.

Missed Connections

Curated by: Mariana Prestigiacomo

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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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Jan 2025
Cover of "The Myth of Closure" by Pauline Boss, featuring a thoughtful design that reflects themes of grief and loss. Cover of "Triggers" by Marshall Goldsmith featuring a bold title and engaging design, reflecting themes of personal development.  Cover of "Good Habits, Bad Habits" by Wendy Wood, featuring a minimalist design with bold typography and vibrant colors

New Year, New Habits

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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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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Jan 2025
An illustration depicting coins symbolizing the impact of money and colonialism on global economies and cultures Cover of "Teaching Dance Improvisation: A Beginner's Guide," featuring dynamic dance imagery and engaging typography. An academic setting featuring books and articles on cultural legal studies within the realm of science fiction.

January Discover New Books…

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An illustration depicting coins symbolizing the impact of money and colonialism on global economies and cultures

January Discover New Books 2025 | Jan 2025

Curated by: Kaylie Longley

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

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