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July marks the anniversary of the 1947 crash of a mysterious object near Roswell, New Mexico known as the Roswell incident.  In tribute, we are spotlighting movies in the COM library collection that relate to space and the possibility of life beyond earth. Any fans of space stories, alien movies and/or science fiction should watch these titles; if you have never seen them, these classic movies are worth a watch.  DVD's can be checked out with your COM ID or community library card. Not into space or aliens?  COM library has over 500 DVD titles in our collection.  Click here to look through the other titles available for check-out. Online video streaming options are also available through the library.  Check out our Media & Streaming Video Collection guide for more information. http://dlvr.it/TLzvVY

Author James Patterson is known for writing over 200 bestselling novels for both adult mystery fans, young adult and children's audiences.  He has several popular series including the Alex Cross series, Women's Murder Club, Jane Smith, Maximum Ride and the Witch & Wizard series.  He also writes stand alone novels, many of which are currently featured on display on the first floor pyramid display shelves in the library.  If you've never tried reading James Patterson, give it a try!  He's popular for a reason.  Be sure to bring your COM ID with you when you come by to take a look. Do you prefer eBooks?  We have lots of James Patterson titles available to read online as well.  Click here to access our James Patterson eBooks through our catalog, OneSearch.  Or check out all of the James Patterson audiobooks and eBooks available on hoopla.   http://dlvr.it/TLxqwC

  Secrets of the Dead is part detective story, part true-life drama that unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events. Featuring 12 episodes in the series, the show delves into mysteries surrounding topics such as Stonehenge, The sunken Basilica, Mozart's sister, the civil war's lost massacre and more.  If you love history, you'll be sure to be delighted by this series. Each episode lasts about an hour. Check out Secrets of the Dead on Films on Demand. Want more media options?  Take a look at Academic Videos Online (AVON), Swank Films. hoopla and COM library's DVD collection. http://dlvr.it/TLsPcM

Did you know there is an Alice in Wonderland Day? Alice in Wonderland Day is meant to commemorate the July day that Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (pseudonym Lewis Carroll) first told this story to Alice Liddell and set off the chain of events that led to the classic we know and love today.  If you have never read Alice in Wonderland in it's entirety, check it out from the library today!  If you have read it and loved it, consider checking out The Story of Alice: Lewis Carroll and the Secret History of Wonderland.  This book delves into the friendship between the author and the child, Alice Liddell, for whom he invented the Alice stories and analyzes how this relationship stirred Carroll's imagination and influenced the creation of Wonderland.  It also explains why Alice in Wonderland (1865) and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass (1871), took on an unstoppable cultural momentum in the Victorian era and why, a century and a half later, they continue to enthrall and delight read...

July is the anniversary of the 1947 crash of an object near Roswell, Mexico, that sparked a major UFO conspiracy. Whether you're a believer in aliens and spacecraft or just find the concept of unidentified flying objects interesting, COM library has a book for you!  Die hard conspiracy theorists will love books like Inside the Black Vault: The Government's UFO Secrets Revealed and UFO's: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on Record.  Those who are skeptical will find UFO Crash at Roswell: The Genesis of a Modern Myth interesting.  For research information on the fantasies and the realities of UFO's in American culture, The Reference Shelf: UFO's is a great reference tool.  These books and more are now featured on the door display in the library.  Come by and check it out. For more suggested resources on UFO's and related topics, check out the library's guide on Conspiracy Theories. http://dlvr.it/TLkczq

Get books, eBooks, articles, media, primary sources and open access sources on the Declaration of Independence, Independence Day and the beginning of the American Revolution from our Independence Day guide  Here are a few examples of what you can find in the guide. Some resources must be accessed on campus or login with your COM account to access campus. * Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence (eBook) * The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States (print book) * HBO The Words That Built America (48:09) (stream it on FOD) Want More? Learn more about American History or Government. http://dlvr.it/TLjTRs

July 2nd is National Wildland Firefighters Day.   If you are newly certified in firefighting and looking forward to your first job as a firefighter, these resources in COM library will help you succeed right from the start.  If you are a COM student, use your COM ID to check out these books. No longer a student?  Get a community card for just $1.00/month.  It's worth it to keep the books in COM's library at your disposal! The Station-Ready Rookie: While fire academies teach the fundamentals and technical skills of firefighting, “life as a rookie” is an area that is mostly overlooked. Three fire service veterans wrote The Station-Ready Rookie to help new firefighters know and understand what will be expected of them during their first assignment to a fire station and throughout their probationary period. This book is designed to shorten the rookie’s learning curve and help the reader become an outstanding new firefighter from day one. Fire and Emergency Services Safe...