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Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month

09/05/2025
Shoshana Frank
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Take a moment to learn by exploring these incredible museums and immersive exhibits.

 

Museo Frida Kahlo

Corner view of The Casa Azul or Blue House. The building's main color is blue with red accents.

Journey throughout The Casa Azul (Blue House) where Frida Kahlo spent most of her life. The virtual tour is a unique experience, allowing those who are not able to visit the museum in person, to still engage with the house and gardens. Since its inauguration in July 1958, the Casa Azul and its gardens have displayed personal objects and paintings by both artists, folk art, Pre-Columbian sculpture, photos, documents, books, and furnishings that were part of the ambience where Frida was inspired to create.

 

 

*Casa Azul [photograph]. Museo Frida Kahlo, Coyoacán, CDMX, México. https://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/?lang=en 

 
 

 

 

¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States 

A display of latino/a history in the form of test, images, and materials.

 

This exhibit tells U.S. history from the perspectives of the diverse Latinas and Latinos who lived it and live it today. This exhibition uncovers hidden and forgotten stories, connects visitors to Latino culture, and lays the foundation for understanding how Latinas and Latinos inform and shape U.S. history and culture. The intentional diversity of objects, images, and stories clarifies that Latinhood is a dynamic exchange between related but distinct communities under the Latino identity. 

 

*!Presente! A Latino History of the United States [photograph]. National Museum of the American Latino, Washington DC, United States of America. https://latino.si.edu/ 

 

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Pumpkin Coloring Contest & Halloween Raffle - Fall 2025

10/02/2025
Shoshana Frank
Halloween pumpkin next to a cup of coloring pencils

 

Design or color an amazing pumpkin for the chance to win prizes!

 

Stop by the library and grab a pumpkin coloring sheet. Be sure to turn in your completed pumpkin at the Information Desk. Library staff will display your pumpkin in the library for others to see and vote on.

 

Designing Duration: October 1 - 25

Judging: October 27 - 31

Winner(s) will be notified on Monday November 3


A black animated spider dangles in the right corner of colorful mosaic. A cute mummy walks infront of color mosaic background.  

Guess the Mosaic

 

Fill the mosaic in the library lobby with stickers to increase your chances of guessing correctly!

Enter in our raffle by writing down your guess with your contact information, and place it in the bin. 

Drawing ends October 30th

Winner will be announced on October 31st

Win a fun filled gift bag!

Neon Blue Light spelling, Movie, on a black background with some lights in the distance.
10/12/2025
profile-icon Shoshana Frank

Drop into the library's computer lab to relax, color, and watch a delightful video!

Take a break, unwind, and enjoy some culture and creativity. All are welcome!

Fridays | 3 - 4 PM

  • October 17 - Mysterious Oceans!
  • October 24 - Dinosaurs!
  • October 31 - Halloween!

 

10/09/2025
profile-icon Mariah Tennell

EBSCO has added powerful new Citation and Reference tools in EBSCOhost to help you depend your research and better understand the scholarly impact of a work. 

Watch the tutorial: Using Citation Discovery and References - EBSCO Academy Video (6 min)


The Cited by feature shows how many times an article has been referenced by other scholarly works. This will help you:

  • See how influential an article is in the academic community.
  • Discover related works and build a strong literature review. 

Citation counts are generated from the EBSCO Scholarly Graph, which pulls data from EBSCO, major publishers, and trusted data partners. Citation links are created when title-author matches identify that a work has been cited in other research. 

An article from the EBSCO results that shows that other researchers cited it 19 times.

The References features shows you the list of works that the author cited in the original article. This will help you:

  • Identify research the author used.
  • Quickly explore related sources. 

When a work's DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is available, EBSCO check its Scholarly Graph for reference links. If matches are found, they'll be displayed under the “References” tab on the articles detail page. 

A lists of references from an article listed on its details page.

 

Go to our EBSCOhost Research Guide to learn more about past changes. 

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10/05/2025
profile-icon Shoshana Frank

Vote at the library between October 5 - 11 to help grow the library's collection of banned books! Choose one of three titles from the 2024 Top Most Challenged Books. The book with the most votes will be purchased!

 

Library Unowned Banned Books

Cover Art Tricks by Ellen Hopkins 

  • ISBN: 9781481498241
  • Publication Date: 2017-01-24
  • Call Number: Request through I-Share!
Description: Five troubled teenagers fall into prostitution as they search for freedom, safety, community, family, and love.

 

Cover Art Looking for Alaska by John Green 

  • ISBN: 9780142402511
  • Publication Date: 2006-12-28
  • Call Number: Request through I-Share!
Description: Miles' first year at Culver Creek Preparatory School includes good friends and great pranks but is defined by the search for answers about life and death after a fatal car crash.

 

Cover Art Flamer by Mike Curato (Illustrator) 

  • ISBN: 9781250756145
  • Publication Date: 2020-09-01
  • Call Number: Request through I-Share!
Description: It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going through changes--but for Aiden, the stakes feel higher. As he navigates friendships, deals with bullies, and spends time with Elias (a boy he can't stop thinking about), he finds himself on a path of self-discovery and acceptance.

 

 

Library Owned Banned Books

Cover Art All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson 

ISBN: 9780374312718
Publication Date: 2020-04-28
Call Number: 306.76 Joh
 
 
 
 
 

Cover Art Gender Queer: a Memoir by Maia Kobabe 

ISBN: 9781549304002
Publication Date: 2019-05-28
Call Number: 3067'68'092 Kob
 
 
 
 

Cover Art The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 

ISBN: 9780307278449
Publication Date: 2007-05-08
Call Number: Fiction Mor-bl
 
 
 
 

Cover Art The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 

ISBN: 0671027344
Publication Date: 1999-02-01
Call Number: Fiction Chb
 
 
 

Cover Art Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews 

ISBN: 9781419705328
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
Call Number: Ebook
 
 

Cover Art Crank by Ellen Hopkins 

ISBN: 9780689865190
Publication Date: 2004-10-01
Call Number: Fiction Hop
 
 
 
10/02/2025
profile-icon Shoshana Frank
decorative designs in red, green, and yellow. Some are flowers, hearts, circles, and curvy lines.

 

Drop into the library's computer lab to relax, color, and watch a video in celebration of 

Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month!

 

When: Fridays | 3 - 4 PM

  • September 19
  • September 26
  • October 3
  • October 10

Take a break, unwind, and enjoy some culture and creativity. All are welcome!

 

Library Resources

 

 

 

10/02/2025
profile-icon Briana Love
Books on a table for book sale.

 

Find Your Next Great Read!

 

Join us on Friday, October 3 between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for our annual book sale. The event will take place at Aurora University right outside Phillips Library. 

 

Pricing Information

Hardcover books: $1.00

Softcover books: $.50 cents

DVDs: $1.00

Cash Only!

 

09/03/2025
profile-icon Mariah Tennell

A restricted article from Sage Journals. A blue button with the words The library now offers a powerful tool called LibKey that helps you find and access scholarly articles more quickly and efficiently. Whether you are starting your research in the library catalog, exploring a database, or browsing the web, LibKey works in the background to connect you directly to the full-text PDF of an article when it is available.

LibKey removes unnecessary steps by skipping confusing links and login screens, saving you time and reducing frustration when trying to access academic materials. It also works with tools you already use, including publisher websites, PubMed, Google Scholar, and others, making it easier to find what you need without delay.

LibKey includes several helpful components:

  • LibKey Discovery improves article links in the library catalog for one-click PDF access
  • LibKey.io allows you to search for articles using a DOI or PMID
  • LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that finds full-text articles as you browse online

To learn more and start using LibKey, visit our LibKey Research Guide for detailed instructions, video tutorials, and helpful tips.

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09/03/2025
profile-icon Briana Love

 

The library is excited to announce the addition of Digital Theatre+, a new database that brings high-quality theatre experiences and educational resources to the Aurora University community.

What is Digital Theatre+?
 

Digital Theatre+ is a leading platform for theatre and performance content. It provides access to a wide variety of full-length stage productions from some of the world

 

  • Video

New

Explore the world of theatre from the page to the stage with Digital Theatre+. This resource offers access to hundreds of high-quality, full-length productions from leading theatre companies, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Broadway Digital Archive, and more. It also features interviews with directors, actors, and designers, as well as critical essays, study guides, and dynamic learning resources. Ideal for students and faculty in theatre, literature, and the performing arts, Digital Theatre+ brings live performance and in-depth analysis together in one powerful platform.

 
09/03/2025
profile-icon Mariah Tennell

On Wednesday, July 23, the library will upgrade to ProQuest's new Ebook Reader App for full-book downloads. Users will no longer have access to Adobe Digital Editions, but any active loans will seamlessly sync to the new app. Instructions for installing the app can be found in their User Install & Walkthrough video or in their LibGuide

 

Ready to start reading? Visit Ebook Central today!

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09/03/2025
profile-icon Mariah Tennell

Yellow arrow pointing to the Collections Discovery menu link in the library's catalog Browse the Collection Discovery feature in our online library catalog to explore recently added books and themed collections. This curated tool helps you stay up to date with new titles at the library and highlights featured materials based on holidays, cultural heritage, academic success, and more.

Collection Discovery is a valuable resource for students, faculty, and staff. It makes it easy to find materials that support your coursework, enhance teaching, or inspire personal learning. Whether you're looking for something specific or just browsing for ideas, Collection Discovery helps you explore the library.

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04/01/2025
profile-icon Mariah Tennell

Words from a page in a book are blacked out, leaving only a few to compose a poem. It says,

 

Wednesday, April 23 | 6-8 PM

 

Unleash your inner poet at our Blackout Poetry Night, hosted in collaboration with Elysian Literary Magazine! Join us on in study room 203 in the library for a creative, hands-on experience where words take on new life.

What is Blackout Poetry? It’s a unique form of found poetry where you take a page of text, blackout certain words, and let the remaining ones shape a brand-new poem. It’s part poetry, part art—and totally up to your imagination!

No registration required—just drop in, get creative, and see where the words take you!