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COM Library is having Book Party on Tuesday, April 21st. Come by and browse our brand new bestseller collection. The collection includes popular young adult fiction and graphic novels aimed at students as well as adult bestselling fiction and nonfiction. This collection will be refreshed regularly. You can check out our current titles online. If your books is already checked out, you can place it on hold and we will contact you when it’s ready. Your COM ID is your library card!  Book Character Contest Plus students, faculty and staff can participate in the dress as your favorite book character contest for a chance o win a prize And More! Play games, guess the ducks, enjoy food and soda. All COM students and staff are welcome, hope to see you there! http://dlvr.it/TS7JZl

Gasoline prices surged by 18.9 percent in March 2026 compared to March 2025, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. This increase was largely driven by a spike in crude oil prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Want More?  See the full report. You can find this and lots of other great statistics from COM Library's newest databases, Statista. Must be on campus or login login with your COM account for off campus access. New to Statista? Try How to Use Statista.  You will find more infographics at Statista http://dlvr.it/TS5Sky

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } April 19-25 is National Library Week—and we’re celebrating ALL WEEK. Every day starting at 12:30 PM, the library is hosting fun pop‑in events with games, snacks, and drinks. Perfect study break? We think yes. Don’t miss Tuesday’s flagship event: Our Book Party! Come dressed as your favorite book character, grab some food, play games, and browse our newest bestsellers with other students, staff and faculty. Whether you come once or every day, there’s always something happening. National Library Week. 12:30 PM. Be there. http://dlvr.it/TS535y

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } This Earth Day, explore library resources focused on sustainability, climate change, and waste reduction. These books and digital resources will support your curiosity about the planet’s future and inspire you with ideas on what you can do to help. Consider these eBooks you can read online 24/7 to get started: There is No Planet B explains climate change using everyday choices, data, and practical examples. It shows why individual actions matter—and how quickly change needs to happen. Climate Courage: How Tackling Climate Change Can Build Community, Transform the Economy, and Bridge the Political Divide in America focuses on practical, people‑powered solutions to the climate crisis. It highlights how communities, innovators, and everyday actions can drive meaningful change. These physical books are available to check out from t...

This series explores the challenges of nonverbal communication in a digital world, looking at remote meetings, video calls, and written digital communications. Featuring interviews with communications professors and business professionals, the series provides insights into modern communication and offers specific tips and guidelines for communicating better.  Perfect for graduating students wanting to develop knowledge on video interviewing and professional digital etiquette.  Also great professional development for staff wanting to brush up on their digital communication skills. A series of ten videos, most less than ten minutes.  Watch Express Yourself: Nonverbal Communications in a Digital World on Films on Demand. Want more resources on how to communicate well, including on the job?  Visit the library's guides Communicating on the Job and Interpersonal Communication. http://dlvr.it/TRywhp

# 1 New Times Bestseller Booker Prize Winner A gripping return to Gilead, The Testaments exposes the regime’s inner decay... More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, the lives of three women converge, with potentially explosive results. Two have grown up as part of the first generation to come of age in the new order. The testimonies of these two young women are joined by that of Aunt Lydia, whose complex past and uncertain future unfold in surprising and pivotal ways. With The Testaments, Margaret Atwood opens up the innermost workings of Gilead, as each woman is forced to come to terms with who she is and how far she will go for what she believes. Check out the Book Download The Testaments and read it on Libby. Already checked out? Get on the waiting list by logging ...