Scurry County Library

1916 23rd Street

Snyder, TX. 79549

Phone (325) 573-5572/Fax (325) 573-1060

E-mail:  sclibrary@att.net 

 

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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

texshare_db_logo2.gif (2937 bytes)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.

 

 

 

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thumb_web_square_smiley.jpg (14206 bytes)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.

 

 

 

salem health.gif (1445 bytes)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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Big Country Library System has purchased a 2-year subscription of ResumeMaker.  ResumeMaker is the #1 best-selling brand of resume-writing software for over 10 years.  ResumeMaker is the only web-based resume-writing solution that provides the highest quality resumes and additional tools to help you find your dream job!

 

 

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