Auraria Library

Congratulations Metropolitan State University of Denver, , and Community College of Denver on an amazing 2025–26 academic year! The Auraria Library is here to support you every step of the way--including all summer long. If you've got extra leisure time, check out a summer read or borrow a free Colorado Parks Pass. Come visit us during our revised summer hours, now through August 16: 8am-6pm Mon.-Thu., 8am-5pm Fri., and Noon-4pm Sun.

LAST DAY! Visit the Relaxation Station between 11 and 2 today at our Innovation Garage for some pre-finals refreshment, and also sample our new Game Collection more details at go.auraria.edu/4tICr0c. of Colorado Denver Metropolitan State University of Denver Community College of Denver

UPDATE: Unfortunately, inclement weather has cancelled our scheduled May 6 Paws for a Break service puppies visit--however, the Relaxation Station and its main activities will continue to be open both May 6 and May 7 tomorrow at our Innovation Garage, and we'll continue to host Game Collection play on May 7. Check full schedule at go.auraria.edu/4tICr0c for details. of Colorado Denver Metropolitan State University of Denver Community College of Denver

Starting TODAY!! Take a pre-finals breather at our Relaxation Station. Main activities today thru Thursday, May 7 at our Innovation Garage, and special one-day activities with puppies, games, and fiber arts. Check full schedule at go.auraria.edu/4tICr0c for details.

Next week! Give yourselves a pre-finals breather at our Relaxation Station--main activities Monday thru Thursday at our Innovation Garage, and special one-day activities with puppies, games, and fiber arts: check full schedule at https://go.auraria.edu/4tICr0c for details.

Love Letter, Scattergories, Oceans, The Crew... and GURPs galore! Just a few offerings for you in the Library's new Game Collection. Read more about it in this week's CU Denver News at bit.ly/4t9OAuT

TODAY! Join us for an afternoon reading at 12:30 – 2:00pm at the Auraria Library Café to honor the life and legacy of MSU graduate, Ralonda Simmons, poet and author of Whispers & Conversations. Come hear from featured poets Suzi Q. Smith, Steven Dunn, Bianca Mikahn, Aerik Francis, and more. Metropolitan State University of Denver

Thank you to the 9 amazing students and faculty members from across and who shared their creativity and scholarship with our campus at Auraria Creates 2026 earlier this week! We already can't wait until next year's event!

Join us for an afternoon reading on Monday, April 13 at 12:30 – 2:00pm at the Auraria Library Café to honor the life and legacy of MSU graduate, Ralonda Simmons, poet and author of Whispers & Conversations. Come hear from featured poets Suzi Q. Smith, Steven Dunn, Bianca Mikahn, Aerik Francis, and more. Metropolitan State University of Denver

Join us at Noon Tuesday for Day 2 of Auraria Creates--the Student Showcase!