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Dark fiction is a genre of literature that is characterized by frightening or menacing concepts.  Literature that includes themes of gothic or horror, monsters (vampires & zombies), otherworldly science fiction or civilizations in moral decay, are all considered to be in the dark fiction genre. If you don't regularly read dark fiction but are interested in the concept, there are some great literary examples on display now in the library on the first floor pyramids.  Both eBooks and physical books are available to consider.  Come by today and take a look.  Warning: these books can include violence and/or graphic depictions and may not be for everyone. Do you want a broader selection of books to choose from?  Consider the Books and eBooks listed in our dark side guides. http://dlvr.it/TNPTG9

Get election information, voting guides, sample ballots, Galveston & Harris County polling places, times and more before you go vote on November 4th, 2025. Go to the Election Time guide.  Register by October 6th To be registered in time for any Texas election, your voter registration application must be received or postmarked at least 30 days before Election Day. This year that means that the deadline to register is Monday, October 6th.  Pick up a voter registration application at your local public library, any government office, or fill one out online. Mail your completed application to the Voter Registrar in your county. Galveston County or Harris County voter registration contact information. Where Can You Register?  * The Galveston County Voter Registration office * Public libraries * Most U.S. post offices * High schools * The Texas Secretary of State website, where you can fill out an application to print and mail Feature...

These books are on their way to COM library!  Look for them on the bestsellers bookshelves very soon! For more ways to access leisure reading through COM library, check out the library's leisure collection guide. http://dlvr.it/TNJY9P

Did you know tomorrow is national comic book day?  Let COM library help you celebrate the art and stories comic books bring to the world!  We have over 100 physical graphic novel titles to check out or you can read one of the popular titles on hoopla for free using your COM student, staff or faculty status.  Never used hoopla?  No worries!  It's easy to register using your COM ID.  Through hoopla you have access to thousands of movies, TV shows, graphic novels/manga, eBooks, audiobooks and more.  Get more information on hoopla in our hoopla library guide. Happy Comic Book Day!   http://dlvr.it/TNGKNF

Books and eBooks are now on display until October 15th for Hispanic Heritage month on the main library display.  Come by and check it out.  Both fiction and non-fiction titles are available. For more suggested books, videos and articles on Hispanic and Latin culture, visit the library's Great Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month guide. http://dlvr.it/TN9Tvx

ScienceDirect provides access to millions of peer reviewed articles, and book chapters, with a digital archives that date back to 1823. Topics covered include physical sciences and engineering, life sciences, health sciences, social sciences and humanities. * Browse All Available Publications * Browse by Topic You can access ScienceDirect and other great databases from our A-Z Databases page. Login with your COM account for off campus access. Want More? Try How to Use ScienceDirect.  http://dlvr.it/TN8MVm