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In 1988 it became necessary to move 15,000 volumes into off-site storage. Further items were placed in storage last year. The Boards of the Memorial Library and the Memorial Library Foundation of West Vancouver jointly launched a fund-raising campaign in March 1989. Municipal Council pledged a total of $1.2 million to the project, plus a further $1.2 million to match private donations. In January 1990 the Hon. John Reynolds, Provincial Environment Minister, announced a GO-B.C. grant of $500,000. This brings the total raised to date to $2.7 million, with numerous additional contributions about to come in. Many people are involved in the campaign, from seniors, to businessmen, to Friends of the Library, to school children. Anyone seeking further information is asked to contact the Campaign Office at 926-2013. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT One of the concerns of the new year will be the Federal Government's proposed Goods and Services Tax. To cover this topic the Reference Depart- ment subscribes to the CCH Canadian Goods & Services Tax Reporter as well as providing other resources such as government publications, newspaper clippings and magazine articles. Free Trade continues to be of major interest to many businesses and individuals. As well as the original agreement and background papers the Reference resources include such publications as: CCH Free Trade Law Reporter; Canadian Free Trader; The Free Trade Observer. The External Affairs and International Trade Department has issued a series of useful and informative studies on Canadian export opportunities in the U.S. market. These are located at the Reference desk. ADULT SERVICES IN THB GALLERY ... "Colour Connections" - watercolour, mixed media - by West Vancouver artist Monica Shelton will be on display in the Library during the month of February. Monica was born in Chile, worked as an artist for many years in Ontario and now lives and paints from her studio/home in West Vancouver. All paintings are for sale. Reception for the artist February 1, 7s30 - 8:30 p.m. PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL presents "A Tour Through The Personal Tax Form". The instructor will offer an explanation of the various changes in this year's tax form, taxable and non-taxable income, deductions for RRSPs, personal exemptions and personal deductions that women and single parents can claim. Please pre-register as space is limited. 926-3291, local 311. Monday, February 19, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Seminar Room BOOK COLLECTORS!!! Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Seminar Room A free talk on book collecting by librarian Guy Robertson. Mr. Robertson is an avid collector and an expert on book appraisal. Bring in your own books and discuss their potential value. Please pre-register - 926-3291, local 311. FEBRUARY .... VALENTINE'S DAY ... and the prelude to Spring. The shortest month ... filled with romance and renewal. We offer a few suggestions to lift your heart! BERLIN, Hans The Last Spring in Paris (FIC HER) A tense and dramatic thriller and the story of a passionate love affair set in Paris during the Spring of 1944. Divided loyalties, webs of deceit and treason between German and British secret services and a breathless climax! A one evening read! MARTIN, Laura C. Wildflower Folklore (398 MAR) A delightful collection of the legends and discoveries of the most interesting and well- known wildflowers in the world. Particular details about each plant ... medicinal properties, personality, how the flower was named, culinary uses and much more. A lovely book, well illustrated. CROFT, Philip Nature Diary of a Quiet Pedestrian (508.71133 CRO) Based on naturalist Philip Croft's daily walks through his own neighbourhood, the forests and beaches of West Vancouver. Illustrated by the author with sketches and watercolours. A diary of beautifully written notes and observations. Read each month as it comes and appreciate more the beauty of West Vancouver. TABER, Gladys Still Meadow Album (828 TABE) Old houses and the New England countryside with photographs of "Still Meadow" by Jacques Chepard. Gladys Taber has written many books about her home "Still Meadow" but this one may be the most loved.