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Spring Training Starts Here - Warm Up with Baseball Reads

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } The smell of fresh‑cut grass, the crack of the bat, and the promise of a brand‑new season… it’s finally Spring Training!  Whether you’re counting down to Opening Day or just love the magic of baseball, now’s the perfect time to dive into a great baseball book. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Here are some great eBook options available through COM library: The Hidden Language of Baseball: How Signs and Sign-Stealing Have Influenced the Course of Our National Pastime Here's the Pitch: The Amazing, True, New and Improved Story of Baseball and Advertising Ty Cobb, Baseball, and American Manhood Baseball Rebels: The Players, People and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America Visit the onli...
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Apocalypse: How Catastrophe Transformed Our World and Can Forge New Futures

"This book upended my understanding of the ancient world. Wade renders our deep past in vivid prose, showing us that times of great rupture also bring great possibilities for new ways of living, if we let them."  --Zoë Schlanger, author of The Light Eaters A richly imagined new view on the great human tradition of apocalypse, from the rise of Homo sapiens to the climate instability of our present, that defies conventional wisdom and long-held stories about our deep past to reveal how societal collapse and other cataclysmic events are not irrevocable endings, but transformations. Perfect for fans of Sapiens or The Dawn of Everything.   A drought lasts for decades, a disease rips through a city, a civilization collapses. When we finally uncover the ruins, we ask: What happened? The good news is, we've been here before. History is long, and people have already confronted just about every apocalypse we're facing today. But these days, archaeologists are gettin...

Play Games in the Library Between Classes!

Got some time to kill between classes?  The library is a welcoming place to spend time - grab a board game or a deck of cards from the circulation desk (bring your ID!) and have some fun.  The library is your place for research, but it's also your place to unwind and have fun too! For a list of card and board games available for check out, visit the library games/puzzles page.  Please keep the games on the first floor. Want some solitude instead of time with friends?  Check out a color page / and pencils to spend some quiet time.  Visit our coloring books library page for what's available. The library has what you need!  Check out the Library of Things page to see how we can help you. http://dlvr.it/TR1yq2

President's Day

On Presidents Day, learn about the presidency. Go to the guide. See all Government Guides or Government news.   http://dlvr.it/TQzsRT

Looking for Love? It's On Our Shelves.

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } This Valentine’s Day, let yourself fall for a story that lingers long after the last page. From laugh‑out‑loud moments to heart‑melting happily‑ever‑afters, our romance bestsellers have something for every kind of reader.  Because the best kind of love story is the one you can't put down. Check out our bestseller shelves for the hottest book options or visit our swoon-worthy eBook options available through Libby. For more on COM library's leisure reading options, visit the library's leisure collection guide. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } http://dlvr.it/TQxMfk

Read. Reflect. Celebrate. Black History Month Book Picks

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Celebrate Black History Month with us!  Our main display is full of powerful stories, inspiring voices, and rich history. Stop by to discover books that honor the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black authors, leaders, and changemakers. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } For more compelling reads on anything from foundational histories to contemporary issues, visit our African American History library guide. http://dlvr.it/TQv6XT

Read the Inspector Battle series on Libby

Read the classic bestselling Inspector Battle series from Agatha Christie that inspired the shows, on Libby.  Already checked out? Get on the waiting list by logging into your account and placing a hold. You'll be notified when it be available.  Want More? See all Agatha Christie books on Libby, or all mysteries on Libby, browse our whole Libby collection or see How to Use Libby/OverDrive.        http://dlvr.it/TQsDyB

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