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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...

"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...

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

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

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

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 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

Ronald Reagan, well known for his "Tear Down This Wall" speech, served as U.S. President (1981-1989) during a pivotal time in American history.  Reflect on the impact his administration still has today by reading or watching one of these library resources:  Read Online: A Companion to Ronald Reagan -  Ronald Reagan’s life (1911–2004) crossed major domestic and global turning points, and his presidency (1981–1989) marked a lasting shift in U.S. policy at home and abroad. As a central political figure of the late twentieth century, his influence continues to shape contemporary politics. This book offers a comprehensive examination of Reagan’s life, administration, and legacy—assessing the events, policies, and key figures of his presidency, as well as his diverse careers as sportscaster, actor, activist, governor, and national icon. It also explores the evolution of Reagan’s historical and popular reputation in the twenty-first century. Serving as a thorough resource for st...

Our latest guide is Olympics. The Winter Olympics is February 6th to February 22nd. Get the latest news and learn about the history of the Olympic games.  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. * The Boys in the Boat on Libby (eBooks) * Courage to Soar: a body in motion, a life in balance (Simone Biles, print book) * HBO The Weight of Gold (Michael Phelps, stream it on FOD)  * Jesse Owens Berlin 1936 (stream it on YouTube) http://dlvr.it/TQmy0L

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Our books are feeling flirty… and they’re counting on their first lines to score a reading date with you! The covers are wrapped, the mystery is real, and the only thing you’ve got to go on is that opening sentence. Think you can judge a book by its pickup line?  This fun display will be located on the front door display shelves for the month of February.  Come find your match! For more great ideas on leisure reading, check out the library's leisure collection guide. http://dlvr.it/TQllTq

Our latest guide is Olympics. The Winter Olympics is February 6 to February 22nd. Get the latest news and learn about the history of the Olympic games.  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. * The Boys in the Boat on Libby (eBooks) * Freeze Frame: a photographic history of the Winter Olympics (print book) * HBO The Weight of Gold (Michael Phelps, stream it on FOD)  * Shaun White: The Guy who Raised the Bar in Snowboarding (stream it on YouTube) http://dlvr.it/TQjMVv

Get great resources including books, articles, streaming media, primary and open access sources from the African American History guide. Go to the guide or see more African & African American guides like Black Lives Matter Movement, Martin Luther King, Jr. or  Racism & Racial Equality. Featured Resources * Stream Swank feature films Harriet and  Glory free to COM students, faculty & staff! How to Use Swank. * Read one of our great eBooks from OverDrive like Becoming by Michelle Obama, The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah or all our African & African American eBook Collection on your device. How to Use OverDrive eBooks. * Check out DVDs like The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Hidden Figures or Green Book. How to use OneSearch.  * Get print books like The last negroes at Harvard : the class of 1963 and the eighteen young men who changed Harvard forever,  A Black women's history of the United State...