College of the Mainland Library

College of the Mainland Library Library news and research tips from College of the Mainland librarians.

The library has additional hours online, see all hours here: https://libguides.com.edu/hours

Juneteenth Now on Display!: The COM Library posted a photo:Books and eBook recommendations for Juneteenth.http://dlvr.it...
06/02/2026

Juneteenth Now on Display!: The COM Library posted a photo:

Books and eBook recommendations for Juneteenth.

http://dlvr.it/TSrL3Q #‎COMLibrary‬

Juneteenth Now on Display!: The COM Library posted a photo:Books and eBook recommendations for Juneteenth.http://dlvr.it...
06/02/2026

Juneteenth Now on Display!: The COM Library posted a photo:

Books and eBook recommendations for Juneteenth.

http://dlvr.it/TSrBx5 #‎COMLibrary‬

Juneteenth Now on Display!: The COM Library posted a photo:Books and eBook recommendations for Juneteenth.http://dlvr.it...
06/02/2026

Juneteenth Now on Display!: The COM Library posted a photo:

Books and eBook recommendations for Juneteenth.

http://dlvr.it/TSr29h #‎COMLibrary‬

June is LGBTQ Pride Month: Get books, eBooks, articles, media and open access sources on le***an, gay, bisexual and tran...
06/01/2026

June is LGBTQ Pride Month: Get books, eBooks, articles, media and open access sources on le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Featured Resources

* Stream videos on Films on Demand like HBO Rock Hudson - All that Heaven Allowed. How to Use Films on Demand (FOD).

* Read eBooks from our Ebook Central Collection like Families We Keep: LGBTQ People and Their Enduring Bonds with Parents. How to Use Ebook Central

* Get print books like The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World. How to use OneSearch.

Want More?

Go to our LGBTQ guide, learn more about the LGBT Rights movement from the LGBT Rights Movement guide or see all our Gender guides.

http://dlvr.it/TSq7ky

Juneteenth & Emancipation: Learning from History: a { text-decoration: none; color: ;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid ...
05/29/2026

Juneteenth & Emancipation: Learning from History: a {
text-decoration: none;
color: ;
}
tr th, tr td {
border: 1px solid ;
}
tr th {
background-color: ;
}

Celebrate freedom, history, and resilience with our Juneteenth and Emancipation book display. This collection highlights powerful stories and historical accounts that detail the journey toward freedom and equality.

Stop by the main display to explore these meaningful reads that reflect on the past, and celebrate the enduring spirit of Juneteenth. Now on display through June 20th.

http://dlvr.it/TSmzqW

Honoring Those Who Have Fallen in War...: Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, is the US holiday (last Monday in May) ...
05/27/2026

Honoring Those Who Have Fallen in War...: Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, is the US holiday (last Monday in May) honoring those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle.

More than a half dozen places have claimed to be the birthplace of the holiday. In October 1864, for instance, three women in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, are said to have decorated the graves of loved ones who died during the Civil War; they then returned in July 1865 accompanied by many of their fellow citizens for a more general commemoration. A large observance, primarily involving African Americans, took place in May 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina. Columbus, Mississippi, held a formal observance for both Union and Confederate dead in 1866.

By congressional proclamation in 1966, Waterloo, New York, was cited as the birthplace, also in 1866, of the observance. In 1868 John A. Logan, the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans, promoted a national holiday on May 30 “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.”

After World War I, as the day came to be observed in honor of those who had died in all U.S. wars, its name changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day. Since 1971 Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in May. A number of Southern states also observe a separate day to honor the Confederate dead. Memorial Day is observed with the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, and by religious services, parades, and speeches nationwide. Flags, insignia, and flowers are placed on the graves of veterans in local cemeteries. The day has also come to signal the beginning of summer in the United States. ~ From Britannica Academic: Memorial Day

Go to the Guide

Go to the Memorial Day guide, or see all our Military or American History guides.

http://dlvr.it/TSlWHC

The Library Checks Out Laptops & Graphing Calculators: If you need a laptop or graphing calculator for class this summer...
05/27/2026

The Library Checks Out Laptops & Graphing Calculators: If you need a laptop or graphing calculator for class this summer, the library may be able to help! Just fill out the online Library Device Agreement form and bring your COM ID to the circulation desk to check one out for the summer. It takes 10-15 minutes to complete a device check out, so please allot plenty of time.

Don't have a COM ID? Request one using the Student ID Request form.

The library is more than just books! Visit our library of things page for more information on what we can check out to students.

http://dlvr.it/TSlFNW

Old‑School Movies, Still Fire: a { text-decoration: none; color: ;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid ;}tr th { backgrou...
05/22/2026

Old‑School Movies, Still Fire: a {
text-decoration: none;
color: ;
}
tr th, tr td {
border: 1px solid ;
}
tr th {
background-color: ;
}

Looking for some free entertainment that beats the heat this summer? The library’s DVD collection has you covered! From blockbuster hits to indie favorites and documentaries, there’s something for every mood. Take a look at what's available to check out.

Interested in streaming a video online instead? Take a look at the library guide on COM's streaming video collection.

http://dlvr.it/TSgYKj

Address

1200 N Amburn Road
Texas City, TX
77591

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when College of the Mainland Library posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category