The CU Boulder University Libraries are knowledge catalysts. We spark inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey. Learn more about our Mission, Values and Strategic Plan.

Community members are welcome to visit any of our five locations on Main Campus: the Howard B. Waltz Music Library; the Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library; the Leonard H. Gemmill Engineering, Mathematics & Physics Library; Norlin Library; and the William M. White Business Library. Our University Libraries Public Outreach and Community Engagement Guide presents digital resources and services available to community members.

The University Libraries also provide cultural enrichment through programming and exhibits that are free and open to the public. Visit Libraries Events for current listings.

The Friends of the Libraries is an organization of individuals dedicated to assisting the University Libraries and nurturing community interests in areas such as children’s literature, Western Americana, mountaineering, art, music and more, through exhibits, lectures and special collections. We invite you to learn more about the Friends of the Libraries and to consider becoming a member.

• Public Outreach & Community Engagement webpage

  Additional Info

  This webpage provides a curated list of resources and opportunities that are available to community members.

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  Location

  Dates

  Ongoing

  Online Resource

  https://libguides.colorado.edu/community/outreach

  Event URL

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqdGlnFlk1siPfV-W9DuGA26x-hokUsphai89UqZ9-kNJt2g/viewform

• Buffs One Read

  Additional Info

  The Buffs One Read is an annual campus reading program which aims to build community around the experience of reading one book. Each year, a diverse committee of faculty, staff and students come together to pick a title for campus to champion for the entire academic year.

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  Location

  on campus

  Dates

  Ongoing

  Public or Private

  Public Program (open to the public)

  Program Fee

  Not Applicable

  Event URL

  https://www.colorado.edu/libraries/buffs-oneread

• Culture Crawl

  Additional Info

  A campus-wide event, open to the public, celebrating CU Boulder's cultural heritage sites and groups that features activities, performances, games and shows. Learn more at: colorado.edu/libraries/culture-crawl
  Fall 2023 Date TBD

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  Location

  on campus

  Dates

  Ongoing

  Public or Private

  Public Program (open to the public)

  Program Fee

  No charge to attend/participate in activity or program