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Cinco de Mayo or the Fifth of May is a national holiday in Mexico commemorating the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which Mexican troops under General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the invading French forces of Napoleon III. Although the battle itself represented only a temporary setback for the French, the Mexicans' victory against overwhelming odds gave them the confidence they needed to persevere until finally triumphing on April 2, 1867. The anniversary of this event is celebrated not only in Mexico but in many American communities with large Mexican-American populations—especially in the southwestern states of Texas, Arizona, and southern California. The events include parades, patriotic speeches, bullfights, barbecues, and beauty contests. Olvera Street in Los Angeles is particularly known for its Cinco de Mayo celebration. ~ from CREDO Cultural Studies: Holidays Around the World Go to the Cinco de Mayo guide or see all our Hispanic American, Latin American & Span...

Read about the history of Asian Pacific Americans, including books, articles, streaming media, primary and secondary sources. Go to the guide, see all Asian & Asian American Guides. Featured Resources * Stream PBS Asian American Series. New to FOD?  How to Use Films on Demand (FOD). * Read one of our great eBooks in our Asian & Asian American collection in Libby, like Crying in H Mart,  Never Let Me Go, The Sympathizer, or Crazy Rich Asians. New to Libby? How to Use Libby. * Get print books like Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, The making of Asian America or Asian American dreams : the emergence of an American people. New to OneSearch? How to use OneSearch.  More on Asian & Asian American Culture and History *  Asian & Asian American Literature  * Asian & Oceanic Art  * Asian Pacific American History  * Kazuo Ishiguro http://dlvr.it/TSMQlC

    a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Happy Space Day! Looking for the perfect study break that’s out of this world? Boldly go beyond your textbooks with the Star Trek: Boldly Go series. Whether you’re a lifelong Trekkie or just curious about the final frontier, these stories are a fun way to celebrate space and imagination.  Find them to check out in the Graphic Novels section. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Want to dig deeper? Explore academic books and research articles on space science in our Space Exploration guide, or unwind with more fun sci‑fi read options through our Leisure Collection guide. http://dlvr.it/TSKD80

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Our newest New York Times bestsellers are here, and you don’t want to miss them!  Our display shelves are chock full of new gripping fiction books, graphic novels and thought‑provoking nonfiction titles. There’s something for every kind of reader. These can’t‑put‑down reads are ready to check out now. Stop by, browse the display shelves, and find your next great read today. For more great leisure read options through COM library, visit the online Leisure Collection guide. http://dlvr.it/TSHKty

Thanks so much to everyone that helped us celebrate National Library Week!  Throughout the week, the library was buzzing with fun! We hosted a book party, scavenger hunt, Dress as Your Favorite Book Character contest, Guess the Ducks, library vault lockout, Duck Hide ’n Seek, and classic games like Giant Jenga and Connect 4 — plus some seriously great snacks!  Our Dress as Your Favorite Book Character contestants made judging incredibly tough, but the winner was Professor Gwendolyn Barbee‑Yow, who wowed us as Dorian Gray, complete with portrait!  Our Guess the Ducks winner was Shani Johnson, Director of Instructional Support, who also joined the fun dressed as a Detective Inspector.  Check out photos of both winners—and all of our amazing Dress as Your Favorite Book Character contestants—below or see our Book Party photo album.        http://dlvr.it/TSDDLF

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } You’ve earned your degree—congrats!  But if job search feels overwhelming or confusing, you’re not alone.  Our job search eBooks are designed to provide practical, real‑world guidance to help you move from graduation to paycheck faster. Whether you’re exploring options or actively applying, these eBooks help you approach your job search with confidence and clarity and are available online 24/7. Getting Your First Job For Dummies gives college students a simple, practical roadmap for landing their first job—covering résumés, networking, and interviews without the stress or guesswork. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Get Hired Now! shows college students how to stand out in a crowded job market by using smart strategy, persona...