Now Showing at the Gail Borden Public Library

Mikey's Twice Upon a Christmas

Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

Mickey, Donald, Goofy & their pals star in an original movie about the importance of opening your heart to the true spirit of Christmas.

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 11/11/08

Do you want to know the newest DVD titles available at your library? Check here to find the newest Quick Flicks released at the Gail Borden Library. This fast turnover, no reserves collection is where you will find multiple copies of the most popular DVDs.

All She Wants for Christmas By 2008/11 - Starz/Sphe 5557541276 Check Our Catalog Monica Keena of Dawson¢¬¢s Creek and Entourage stars as Noelle Dunn, a small town woman with big business dreams working as an efficiency expert at the local Christmas ornament company. But there¢¬¢s trouble in store for her once-merry city, including financial struggles for the factory, an incoming MegaMart, and a charming stranger (Tobia Mehler of Young Blades and Stargate SG-1) who may not be what he seems. Now all Noelle has to do is save the company, unite the town, survive a broken romance and get back on her corporate career path, all before December 25th. Steve Bacic (Andromeda) co-stars in this top-rated Lifetime holiday hit where people are more important than money, compromise is a grow industry, and love can be the most unexpected gift of all. ...More

Hellboy II: The Golden Army By del Toro, Guillermo 2008/08 - Universal BL09080DVD Check Our Catalog The identities of Hellboy, Liz Sherman and Abe Sapien are exposed as they face a new threat: The Golden Army, assembled of long-hidden mythological creatures, is prepared to attack. As fantastic monsters and paranormal phenomena begin to take over, the trio races to destroy the army's leader, the vengeful Prince Nuada. ...More

The Perfect Holiday By Rivera, Lance 2008/10 - Yari Film Group BL11080DVD Check Our Catalog Worried about her harried single mom, Nancy, young Emily seeks the help of a department store Santa, who turns out to be just the thing Nancy wanted for Christmas. But problems arise when Nancy's rap star ex-hubby, J-Jizzy, returns to stir up trouble. ...More

Slacker Uprising By Moore, Michael 2008/10 - Brave New Films BL01882DVD Check Our Catalog Michael Moore's documentary captures the excitement of his 2004 Slacker Uprising Tour, in which he visited 62 cities, hoping to mobilize swing state slackers to get up, get out and cast their first votes in a presidential election. ...More

Stop-Loss By Peirce, Kimberly 2008/07 - Paramount BL08887DVD Check Our Catalog Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. Brandon tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver, who served with him in Iraq. Alongside their war-time buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life. ...More

This Christmas By Whitmore, Preston 2008/10 - Screen Gems BL12082DVD Check Our Catalog Gathering to celebrate Christmas together for the first time in four years, the Whitfield clan uses the opportunity to finally share their true feelings about one another. Small arguments over holiday traditions such as trimming the tree erupt into major conflicts that test the family's bonds. ...More

When Did You Last See Your Father By Tucker, Anand 2008/11 - Sony Pictures BL03882DVD Check Our Catalog When his father becomes terminally ill, Blake Morrison struggles to come to terms with the charming but duplicitous man he really was, reliving the memories that shaped their relationship through a series of flashbacks. As Blake travels between his wife and two children in London and his childhood home, his emotional difficulty is mirrored in the agony his father confronts as he succumbs to the cancer. ...More

Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards will be held on November, 20th to honor some of the most popular artists in music today. Try some of these CDs to sample a few of the nominees:

Lost Highway by: Bon Jovi

Call Me Irresponsible by: Buble, Michael

Magic by: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

Breakout by Miley Cyrus

A Little Bit Longer by the Jonas Brothers

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 4, 2008

Do you want to know the newest DVD titles available at your library? Check here to find the newest Quick Flicks released at the Gail Borden Library. This fast turnover, no reserves collection is where you will find multiple copies of the most popular DVDs.

The Edge of Heaven By Akin, Faith 2001/08 - Strand BL02888DVD Check Our Catalog When his father accidentally kills a prostitute, Nejat seeks out the woman's 27-year-old daughter, Ayten, to make amends. Nejat focuses his search in Turkey, but Ayten, part of a closely scrutinized activist group, has already fled to Germany. ...More

Get Smart By Segal, Peter 2008/08 - Warner Brothers BL09089DVD Check Our Catalog When the identities of secret agents from Control are compromised, the Chief promotes hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart and teams him with stylish, capable Agent 99, the only spy whose cover remains intact. Now, they must work together to thwart the evil plans of KAOS and its crafty operative Siegfried. ...More

The Scorpion King 2 By Mulcahy, Russell Couture, Randy Copon, Michael 2008/08 - Universal Home Video 5557379207 Check Our Catalog When a young Mathayus witnesses his father's death at the hands of the king (Randy Couture), his quest for vengeance transforms him into the most feared warrior of the ancient world. ...More

Tinker Bell By Raymond, Bradley Huston, Anjelica Chenoweth, Kristin 2008/10 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 5557520015 Check Our Catalog Enter the magical world of fairies and meet the enchanting creatures of Pixie Hollow, who nurture nature and bring about the change of the seasons. Changing the colors of the leaves, moving a sunbeam to melt snow, waking animals from their winter slumber, or giving a patch of sproutlings a sprinkle of water are all within the realm of these seasonal specialists. Tinker Bell thinks her fairy talent as a tinker isn't as special or important as the other fairies' talents. But when Tink tries to change who she is, she creates nothing but disaster! With encouragement from her friends Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn and Iridessa, Tink learns the key to solving her problems lies in her unique tinker abilities -- and discovers that when she¢¬¢s true to herself, magical things can happen. ...More

Now Showing at the Gail Borden Public Library

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:00am

A tenderfoot Eastern lawyer gets credit for shooting the worst outlaw in Shinbone. Directed by John Ford.

Check out other classic westerns with John Wayne

The Searchers By Ford, John Wayne, John 2007/05 - Warner Home Video 1419853783 Check Our Catalog A Confederate veteran and his part-Cherokee partner search five years for a kidnapped girl. Directed by John Ford. ...More

Stagecoach By Ford, John Wayne, John Trevor, Claire 2007/05 - Warner Home Video 1419853805 Check Our Catalog An outlaw, a prostitute, a drunken doctor and assorted others go through Indian country. Directed by John Ford. Best supporting Oscar for Thomas Mitchell. ...More

Check out other classic westerns with Jimmy Stewart

The Far Country By Mann, Anthony Stewart, James Roman, Ruth 2007/02 - Universal Home Video 0783278934 Check Our Catalog Two Wyoming cattlemen drive a herd to gold-rush Alaska and find trouble. Directed by Anthony Mann. ...More

Shenandoah By McLaglen, Andrew V. Stewart, James McClure, Doug 2006/03 - Universal Home Video 0783276796 Check Our Catalog A rich Virginia farmer stays out of the Civil War, then joins it to protect his family. ...More

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