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The latest bestsellers are here!  A variety of funny, interesting, thrilling and thought-provoking options are ready to be checked-out. Take a look at what's on display now through month-end and take something home with you (don't forget your COM ID)!   Don't have time to come by the library right now?  We've still got you covered!  We offer lots of fun, leisure reading options online you can access from home or your device 24/7.  To take a look at what's available, check out hoopla, Libby/OverDrive or Biblioboard eRead Texas. Summer reading is fun reading!  COM library has you covered. https://bit.ly/3QRgGtL

Check out these AAPI poems.  Poukahangatus: Poems by Tayi Tibble is an anthology of poems written by a young Māori native of New Zealand. Her poems cover a wide range of topics of pop culture, from Twilight to the Kardashians, to the traditions of her Māori culture.  Arabic Poems edited by Marle Hammond is an anthology of poems from over fifteen centuries and a range of regions from Iraq to Morocco. Each poem is presented in the original Arabic and translated into English. There is a wide range of themes covered by these poems, from love poems to tales of heroes, elegies, and others spanning the range of human emotions.  Get the book from COM Library. Want More? Get more resources on Asian and American Literature or Poetry. Also, see How to Use OneSearch to find even more resources.  https://bit.ly/4aiIqP2

According to the CDC, in 2021, 4 in 10 (42%) students felt persistently sad or hopeless.  More than 1 in 5 (22%) students seriously considered attempting suicide that same year.  More young people are reporting mental health symptoms today than ever before. Ever wonder: * What it's like to experience mental health illness?  * What causes mental health illness? * What the symptoms of mental illness are?  * How mental illness is treated?  * How mental illness affects someone's life after treatment.  This two-part documentary presented by Ken Burns answers these questions and gives an in-depth look into the lives of several young people experiencing mental health illnesses. Episode 1: The Storm (1:55:39): This first two-hour episode of Hiding in Plain Sight, focuses on more than twenty young people who provide an intimate look at what it’s like to experience the symptoms of mental illness, from depression to addiction to suicide ideation. The film includes

Congratulations to all our 2024 COM graduates! You worked hard and you did it! https://bit.ly/3UTjFEH

Armed Forces Day is Saturday, May 18th.  The library will be featuring books/eBooks and DVD's related to our armed forces May 6th through May 18th.  Come by and take a look at what's on display.  An interesting example is Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations that is a stunning showcase of 150 iconic artifacts from military history.  Drawn from leading world museums and private collections, the objects in this book movingly recall the role of decorations and jewelry in commemorating war and peace. Have you been in the military recently and are now embarking on your academic journey?  How about one of our From the Military to College books that offer helpful tips on making the transition from the Navy, Army or Marine Corps.. For more book/eBook ideas, videos and/or articles related to our armed forces, visit the library guides on Memorial Day, Veterans, Returning Vets & Families or Independence Day. https://bit.ly/4aaQocL

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. https://libguides.com.edu/LoT

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 & Spa

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 .   #Stop Asian Hate   Asian & Asian American Literature   Asian & Oceanic Art   Asian Pacific American History   Kazuo Ishiguro