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COOPER, James Fenimore The Last of the Mohicans (FIC COO) "The Last of the Mohicans" is Uncas, a courageous and noble Indian youth, hopelessly in love with an English commander's daughter who is imprisoned by the Huron. A fast-paced historical novel set during the war between the French and Indians thrills the reader with scenes of flight, capture and escape so pursuant to those times. DOSTOEVSKY, Fyodor The Brothers Karamazov (FIC DOS) Melodrama, romance and suspense, the "Brothers Karamazov", considered to be one of the most magnificent novels ever written, will engage the reader emotionally and spiritually. The story of a father, three brothers and one illegitimate son in 19th century Russia ... quarrels, murder, suicide ... social, political, psychological ... one of the best of Russian Literature! PORTER, Katherine Anne The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter (FIC POR) This selection, chosen by the FranJclin Library as one of a collection of the World's Greatest Writers, includes four stories not published before. Noted for her short stories this edition includes long stories, short novels and novels. Full of characterization and insight ... a marvellous choice to browse and read. SAGAN, Francoise The Unmade Bed (FIC SAG) More contemporary than the other selections this wonderfully Gallic story, tender and amusing, distressing and passionate, involves two lovers - Edward and Beatrice - in the most romantic of all cities, Paris. It will delight the discriminating reader. CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT BabytJjne: A special program for 1-23 month old babies and their parents or caregivers. Songs, action games, fingerplays, picture booJcs and lots of fun. Registration is limited. Call 926-3291 (local 251) to assure your child a spot. ****** Baby Bear Storytlme for Toddlers: Introduce your two year old to the magic of stories, songs and finger puppets. Registra- tion is now being accepted for this popular program. Children must be 24-36 months and accompanied by an adult. Please call 926-3291 (local 251) to assure your child a spot. ****** Middle Bear Storytime: All three year olds are invited to join us for stories, action games and film strips. No registration necessary. Drop in! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. ****** Big Bear Storytime: Longer stories and film strips for 4 to 6 year olds. This storytime is filled with fun! No registration necessary. Drop in! Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. LIBRARY HOURS - 1990 Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays (Oct.-Apr.) 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. REVIEWING 1989 Although final figures are unavailable at the time of writing, we expect by December 31 to have lent slightly more booJcs than 1988's record of 767,921. In terms of information queries, we already Jcnow that 1989 was a record year. The campaign for funds to expand the Library got underway in the Spring and has been slowly gathering momentum. The hard-worlcing directors of the project are confident of reaching their goal of $4.75 million during 1990. This will allow the next phase of development, the hiring of an architect and commencement of detailed planning, to take place. The excitement is indeed building for your Memorial Library. The 130 Friends of the Library had another active year conducting book sales, presiding at artists' receptions to launch the monthly art displays, providing refreshments at the official kick-off of the fund-raising campaign and hosting the Remembrance Day reception in the Library. Anyone interested in becoming part of this delightful group should fill out an application form at the Library or phone 926-1380 for details. We found that the approximately 15,000 volumes moved into off-site storage during 1988 are WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Drive West Vancouver B.C. V7V 1J8 (604) 926-3291