The Scurry County
Library will be closed on February 13th through 15th for President's
Day. We will reopen on normal business hours on February 16th.
What's New!
New Arrivals
"Whisper
to the Living" by
Stuart Kaminsky.
Inspector Porfiry Petrovich Rostnikov, an honest policeman in a very
dishonest post-Soviet Union, and his team search for a serial killer who
has claimed at least 40 victims while protecting a visiting British
journalist who is working on a story about a Moscow prostitution ring
that produces leads to a high-level source seemingly beyond Rostnikov's
reach.
"Be
Careful What You Pray For" by
Kimberla Lawson Roby. The infamous Reverend
Curtis Black's beautiful daughter Alicia has grown up and married Pastor
JT Valentine, who married her only to get close to her father's fame and
fortune, but the Reverend Black is not fooled and moves to protect his
daughter.
"Kisser" by Stuart
Woods. When P.I. Stone Barrington crosses paths
with a fetching Broadway actress--and sometime lip model--Stone gets a
little more deeply involved with business than he'd expected. When his
new lady love turns out to be a lady with a shady past, Stone and
downtown cop Dino Bacchetti realize that her beauty may have an
unusually high price.
"Blood
Ties" by Kay
Hooper. The Special Crimes Unit finds itself
targeted by a monster intent on destroying both Noah Bishop and his
people.
"Complete
Idiot's Guide to Windows 7"
by Fred
McFedries. This guide offers a smoother
transition for users moving from an older version to Windows 7. Along
with simple step-by-step instructions and numerous useful examples,
readers will learn how to: use new tools; find applications and files
instantly; navigate efficiently; use wizards and dialogue boxes better;
use the improved Windows firewall; get the most out of the new Explorer;
and use the many new options.
New DVDs
"All
About Steve" Rated PG-13. Crossword
puzzle constructor Mary Horowitz is smart and pretty, but a disaster
that shakes news cameraman Steve to the core. Set up on a blind date
with Steve, Mary thinks the chemistry is undeniable and just knows she's
found her soul mate. She decides to do anything and go anywhere to be
with him. Mary's escalating infatuation is encouraged by the
self-serving actions of news reporter Hartman Hughes who enjoys
torturing his insolent cameraman at every opportunity. When the
overzealous Mary becomes embroiled in the news story of the year, Steve
and Hartman begin to see her differently. Despite the media storm
surrounding her, Mary's upbeat manner not only brings everyone together
but she ends up finding her own oddball friends and discovers her true
place in the world.
"G-Force" Rated
PG.
Armed with the latest high-tech spy equipment, a covert
government program of trained guinea pigs discover that the fate of the
world is in their paws. Darwin is the squad leader determined to succeed
at all costs; Blaster is an outrageous weapons expert with tons of
attitude and a love for all things extreme; and Juarez, a sexy martial
arts pro. Joining the group is Mooch, the literal fly-on-the-wall
reconnaissance expert, and star-nosed mole Speckles, the computer and
information specialist. The team takes on a mission for the U.S.
government to stop the evil billionaire Leonard Saber who plans to
destroy the world with household appliances. Before they can accomplish
their mission, the government shuts them down and they are sentenced to
a pet shop. There, they encounter a myriad of other members of the
animal kingdom, including the lazy Hurley and hamster Bucky. They will
escape the cage to defeat the villain, stop his threat, and save the
world.
"Taking
of the Pelham 123" Rated R. New York
Metropolitan Transit Authority train dispatcher Walter Garber's day is
turned upside down when he must face-off against Ryder, the criminal
mind that has hijacked the passengers of subway train, Pelham 1-2-3.
Ryder is the leader of a highly-armed gang of four, including a henchman
who used to work for the MTA. NYPD Hostage Negotiator Detective
Camonetti initially takes charge of the situation, but quickly realizes
that Ryder will only deal with Garber. Garber begins to employ his vast
knowledge of the subway system in a battle to outwit Ryder and save the
hostages.
"Terminator
Salvation" Rated PG-13. The
future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the
appearance of Marcus Wright, a stranger whose last memory is of being on
death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the
future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final
onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them
into the heart of Skynets operations, where they uncover the terrible
secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.
About the Library
The Scurry County Library
opened in June 1958. The Library serves Scurry County and the
surrounding counties.
The Scurry County Library is
a charter member of the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission. As a part of the State Library System, it is a member
of the Big Country Library System, based in Abilene, Texas.
Because the Library is a
member of the Texas State Library System, the Scurry County Library
enjoys the benefits of the TexShare program.
Hours
| Monday-Wednesday-Friday |
10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday and Thursday |
10am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 5pm |
Need
articles from magazines and newspapers? Check out the Texshare
databases. Home access is available to the public by
calling the library for the login information.
Check
out 4Tests! Test preparation that works! Sharpen
your skills and improve your score with free online practice tests.
Live
Homework Help! Tutor.com
provides one-on-one tutoring in core subjects (math, science, social
studies, and English) to the student in grades 4-12 and first year of
college. Unlimited remote use. Also provides some assistance
in Spanish. Seven days a week 3-10pm (Spanish- Sunday-Thursday
3-9pm.). Call the library for login information.
Magill's
Medical Guide database is a well-designed medical
encyclopedia that covers major diseases and disorders, treatments,
procedures, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format. Even better,
the Scurry County Library is able to offer free online access to the Medical
Guide’s content through December 31, 2010.
Visit the Front Desk or call the library for login information.
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