Get Lucky with these St. Patrick’s Day Titles
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these Irish themed titles in our collection. A Handbook of Irish Folklore Dive into this collection about Irish folklore that explores traditional customs, beliefs, and culture. The book was first published in 1942 and is considered essential in Irish readings. The New Irish Table Make …
12 Ways to Enjoy Spring Break
Whether you’re hitting the beach or staying local this spring break, the library has an extensive collection of movies, books, and board games to keep your entertained during your week off. Here are some of our top picks to take with you this spring break: Wild Based on the best …
Women of the Oscars
The Oscars may be over, but we are still honoring women who continue to break down barriers in the world of film. Female directors are rare in Hollywood, with women making up just 7% of directors in the top-grossing films today. Throughout the history of the Academy Awards, there have …
Nevertheless She Persisted: Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the accomplishments of women both past and present. The formation of Women’s History Month dates back to the first International Women’s Day celebration in February 1911. International Women’s Day would later be celebrated annually on March 8th. In 1980, President …
Let AU Library Be Your Valentine!
Whether you’re single, having a “Palentine’s Day,” or in a relationship AU Library has everything you need to make your Valentine’s Day special. Speakerboxx/The Love Below Turn on this 2004 Outkast album to get the Valentine’s Day party started with hits like “The Way You Move,” “Roses,” “Hey Ya!” and …
Let the Games Begin with these Olympic Titles
The Winter Olympics will take place February 9th -25th. The winter games were first held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. Get ready for the games with these Olympic themed titles from our collection. Race Stephen James and Jason Sudeikis star in this biopic about Jesse Owens, an African-American track and …
Celebrating Black History Month
February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the history, culture, and accomplishments of African Americans in the U.S. and the African diaspora. Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926 after historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson created the Association for the Study of Negro …
Super Bowl LII Titles
Before the defending Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles, prepare for the Super Bowl with these gridiron themed titles in our collection. Any Given Sunday This 1999 sports drama depicts the fictional Miami Sharks, once a football dynasty, struggling to make playoffs. Al Pacino, Cameron …
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
As we prepare for the MLK holiday learn more about the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these titles from our collection. A Knock at Midnight: This book highlights eleven of King’s most powerful messages, including his final sermon “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” Selma This 2014 historical …
8 Library Resources To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here at AU Library, we have several resources that can help you to succeed with your resolutions. From starting new habits or improving fitness, to traveling more, to learning a new language, we rounded up some of the most helpful books, films, and music items in our collection to help …