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Want to learn more about the upcoming holiday? Or need recipe inspiration? Check out one of these books from the COM library.  Thanksgiving: The American Holiday tells the reader about the traditions, history, foods, and lore surrounding Thanksgiving Day. The book contains a mixture of essays and primary sources for readers researching the holiday.  Thanksgiving: Recipes for A Holiday Meal by Lou Seibert Pappas includes recipes for appetizers, main dishes, vegetables, potatoes, stuffings, and desserts. The author also includes tips on what to do with leftovers, gives readers menu inspirations, and tips on how to prep, cook, and carve a bird (including pictures).  Get the book from COM Library. Want More? See How to Use OneSearch to find even more resources.  http://dlvr.it/TGPWMf

Starting Wednesday the 27th at 2:00 pm through Sunday , December the 1st, the library will be closed for Thanksgiving break. While we are closed, you can still access our great online academic eBooks, Films on Demand streaming videos from great producers like A&E, HBO or PBS and article databases if you need them. For down time, stream a movie on Swank, read a great eBook on OverDrive or read or stream great content on Hoopla, all free to COM students, faculty and staff, available 24/7. And Don't Forget Our Great 24/7 Chat! Real help from real librarians is still available during the break! Just head to any COM Library page and select the Ask a Librarian button to get started. See more about 24/7 chat and other ways to get help. http://dlvr.it/TGNLZW

Falling leaves, cooler temperatures, football on the TV, turkey on the table and pie for dessert - it's Thanksgiving! Books from the library collection on cooking and the Thanksgiving holiday are now on display.  In addition to our physical book collections, check out hoopla for lots of fun, Thanksgiving themed eBooks reads, audiobooks and movies!  Never used hoopla?  Click here for the library hoopla guide to get started. COM library has lots of entertainment options to add to your fun, family Thanksgiving.  Check out our collections today! http://dlvr.it/TGKj7Q

Now or Never by Janet Evanovich The latest Stephanie Plum novel from #1 New York Times bestseller and "the most popular mystery writer alive" (The New York Times) Janet Evanovich. She said yes to Morelli. She said yes to Ranger. Now Stephanie Plum has two fiancés and no idea what to do about it. But the way things are going, she might not live long enough to marry anyone. While Stephanie stalls for time, she buries herself in her work as a bounty hunter, tracking down an unusually varied assortment of fugitives from justice. There's Eugene Fleck, a seemingly sweet online influencer who might also be YouTube star Robin Hoodie, masked hero to the homeless, who hijacks delivery trucks and distributes their contents to the needy. She's also on the trail of Bruno Jug, a wealthy and connected man in the wholesale produce business who is rumored to traffic young girls alongside lettuce and tomatoes. Most terrifying of all is Zoran--a laundromat manager by day and...

We know the fall semester may be challenging for you and with the holidays coming up, you might be feeling a little bit stressed. Take a well-deserved break and come to the library to relax for awhile.  We have lots of ways to help you destress: * Sit down and work a few pieces at the puzzle in front of the window. * Grab a couple of friends and check-out a board or card game to play. * Pick-up a graphic novel to read and zone out for a few minutes. * Check-out some coloring pencils and a coloring page to do some mindful coloring. * Check-out a fun read from the leisure shelves and get lost in a good book. Or just come take a nap in one of the library's comfy chairs. We are here for you. http://dlvr.it/TGHSnz

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Want to learn more about Native American culture? Check out one of these books from the COM library. Voices of the Winds: Native American Legends is an anthology of legends representing multiple tribes across the country.   This Indian Country: An American Indian Political Activists and the Place They Made is a history of political activism throughout the Native American tribes for the past two hundred years.  Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants is written by an Indigenous scientist and shows readers the connections and lessons we can learn from the plants and animals around us.  Custer Died For Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto is a collection of essays criticizing different aid organizations, churches, and US government entities that have claimed to help natives. The author also speaks for native American political action, humor, and culture.    Get any of these books from COM Library. Want More? Get more resou...

He had so much fun last year playing hide 'n seek with students, Reindeer Duck is back and ready to play again! Every day from November 18th through December 11th, Reindeer Duck will be hiding in a new location in the library, waiting for a student to find him.  If you find Reindeer Duck, bring him to the circulation desk and win a treat! Let's have some fun! http://dlvr.it/TGFPgc

We're Here to Help! Finals and end of the semester papers can be stressful, but you can do it! * Go to our awesome study loft or book a study space. * Get the articles and books you need from our great collection. * Get research or techy help in the library or via live chat. And Don't Forget Our Great 24/7 Chat! 2 in the morning and just starting your paper? No problem! Get real help from real librarians around the cock. Just head to any COM Library page and select the Ask a Librarian button to get started. See more about 24/7 chat and other ways to get help. De-Stress And when you need it, de-stress with leisure books, graphic novels, coloring books, games or puzzles! http://dlvr.it/TGCz6J

We have what you want to read!  The newest New York Times bestsellers are now in the library, ready to check-out....just in time for the holidays!   Here for a limited time, be sure to come by with your COM ID and pick one up to take home for Thanksgiving break!  You'll be glad you did. Bestsellers are able to be checked out over the winter break as well.  Great, fun reading material is here for you in the library to enjoy.  Don't miss the opportunity! http://dlvr.it/TGC35R

Did you miss Twisters or Deadpool & Wolverine in the theaters?  No worries!  We just added the DVD's to the library collection.  Did you miss Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?  It's coming to COM Library and will be ready November 25th. Bring your COM ID with you and grab one of these titles to take home and enjoy.  We have the movies you want to watch!  Come check one out today. COM library has 200+ DVD titles to choose from in our collection.  Click here to look through the movies that are available. http://dlvr.it/TG8vtM

  Voices of War: Stories of Service from the Home Front and the Front Lines is a collection of veterans' stories, letters, photographs, and drawings. The veterans served in the wars ranging from World War I through Desert Storm.  Bulletproofing the Psyche: Preventing Mental Health Problems in Our Military and Veterans is a collection of essays and articles from researchers, doctors, and veterans discussing protocols, training, and therapies for helping soldiers combat mental health issues.  Invisible Veterans: What Happens When Military Women Become Civilians Again is a collection of essays explaining the issues military women face once they leave the service and how different their experience is from that of their male comrades.  Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace is a collection of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from veterans who have served across five wars. The pieces focus on these veterans' experiences with trauma, PTSD, addiction, and homelessness, among...

Hezbollah is widely recognized as a terrorist organization, responsible for many atrocities, including the 2020 Beirut port blast and destabilization of Lebanon. This 3-part series tells the story of an investigation into the group by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that helps explain the history and rise of Hezbollah, making a complex geopolitical story accessible to a larger audience. Episode 1: Cassandra or the Prophecy of Chaos (Hezbollah Inc.) - (58:56): On August 4, 2020, the city of Beirut was devastated by the explosion of hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate stored in the port. All eyes turned to Hezbollah, an Islamist movement linked to Iran, which controls a large part of Lebanon. Despite pressure from the street and the international community, Hezbollah (the “Party of God”) refused any independent investigation into the causes of the explosion. This program traces back the roots of Project Cassandra, an investigation by the US Drug Enforcement Administrati...

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At 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end with the signing of the cease-fire agreement at Rethondes, France. One year later, November 11 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States to remember the sacrifices made by men and women during the war. Veterans’ parades and political speeches throughout the country emphasized the peaceful nature of the day, echoing the theme of national unity against tyranny.  After 1945, Americans continued to observe Armistice Day on November 11 as the Legion opened its membership to a new generation of veterans. Together they joined each year in the same rituals and commemorative ceremonies established previously. In 1954, Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming that November 11 would now be called Veterans Day, to honor veterans of all American wars. Go to the Veterans guide, Returning Vets & Families or see all our Military related guides. http://dlvr.it/TG3Kld

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Today is election day.  Visit www.votetexas.gov to find your nearest voting location.  Go Vote!! http://dlvr.it/TG1HYQ

Learn about the history of Native Americans. Go to the guide. See all Native American Guides or all Native American news.  Featured Resources * Stream videos from PBS on Films on Demand like Fight No More Forever: The West,  N. Scott Momaday: Words from a Bear, or First Peoples Americas. How to Use Films on Demand (FOD). * Read one of our great eBooks in our Native American Collection on Libby like The Night Watchman by Louise Eldrich (winner of the Pulitzer Prize), The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner) by Sherman Alexie or the classic Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian Story of the American West. How to Use Libby eBooks. * Read eBooks from our  Ebook Central Collections like Historic Native Peoples of Texas, Inconvenient Indian : A Curious Account of Native People in North America or Our Stories Remember : American Indian History, Culture, and Values through Storytelling. How to Use Ebook Central * Get print books l...

November is Native American Heritage Month.  We've got lots of books, eBooks, articles and videos on the history of Native Americans, Native American authors and more! Come by the library and take a look at the materials on display.  Be sure to bring your COM ID so you can take something home with you! Check out the library guides listed below for more books/eBooks, video and article recommendations on related topics: Native American History Treatment of Native Americans Native American Literature Joy Harjo American History, Early American & Colonial   http://dlvr.it/TFxyMb