each year (a paperback sale will be held June 23 and 24 while the full-blown fall sale will begin October 28 and run for three days). Friends are also involved in the delivery of books to homebound patrons, lend assistance with special events such as the Seniors in Action display at Park Royal, the 20th anniversary of the Bookmobile service held a year ago and the annual Remembrance Day reception in the Library, and just generally help out when needed. Recently the Friends made a pledge of $21,000 to the Special Edition campaign for library expansion - a remarkable effort for a relatively small group such as this but in keeping with their long tradition of support for West Vancouver Memorial Library. True friends indeed1 REFERENCE DEPARTMENT ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY watercolours by West Vancouver artist Mary (Murph) Ranspot will be on display in the Library through the month of April. Murph Ranspot started drawing and painting as a child in New Orleans. She studied at the Delgado Art Museum and School of Fine Arts and at Louisiana State University. She paints with great sensitivity, varied subject matter and an unlimited palette. All paintings are for sale. Reception for the artist Monday, April 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m. PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL presents a seminar on I.C.B.C. and personal injury. This class offers an explanation of the different types of injuries and benefits available; discusses the role of the insurance adjuster and outlines such topics as how to make a claim, jury trials and settling out of court. Please pre-register as space is limited, 926-3291. Monday, April 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.a. Soninar Room REID, Michaela Ask Sir James (610.92 REI) Sir James Reid was personal physician to Queen Victoria and physician-in-ordinary to three monarchs. Lady Reid, granddaughter-in-law of Sir James, has written a lively book from the scrapbooks and private papers of her husband's family. Queen Victoria's last years are fascinatingly revealed through this biography and it becomes clear how much she trusted and depended upon this discreet Aberdonian doctor. Much history of the time and personalities, and of Sir James' own happy marriage. HOLZINGER, Philip R. The House of Science (500 HOL) A dynamic approach to seeing and thinking about the world around us. Become acquainted with various sciences from physics and chemistry to medicine and engineering. Learn what an atom is, how the brain works, what radio waves are and the basic principles common to every scientific discipline. Entertaining and enlightening! The Reference Department has a number of current affairs periodicals for which back issues are kept either in hard or microfiche copy. The following are a few examples of our holdings: Canadian Forum, Current History, The Economist, Environment, Macleans, Newsweek, Time, World Press. These magazines are not displayed and must be requested at the Reference Information desk. The Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature and the Canadian Periodical Index can be used to access these and other magazines. Also we would like to remind you that we have an up-to-date selection of income tax literature to help you banish the taxation blues. FOR APRIL READING ... a miscellany of good books from your Library's collection. Some new, some not so new ... an eclectic choice to fill your leisure hours through Easter holidays and the rest of this lovely month! FORBES, Colin Shockwave (FIC FOR) Relentlessly pursued through Europe Tweed, the head of British Special Services, is at bay and must turn on his attackers. He finds that the top European Security Chiefs, once his close friends, are warned to track him down. Aided by his special assistant Paula Grey and foreign correspondent Bob Newman, he must find his assassin and uncover his accuser. A non-stop thriller to the end! ADAMS, Charlotte Easter Idea Book (642 A21e) Recipes, menus, decorating ideas and children's games for the days of celebration and the Spring weeks to follow. Directions for Easter baskets, gifts, Easter cards and caring for Easter plants. For those who wish to make the Spring festival a memorable occasion. TAYLOR, David The Ultimate Cat Book (636.8 TAY) More than 100 international varieties of cat breeds and more than 750 photographs showing each breed's outstanding characteristics. From glamorous Persian to captivating non-pedigree. Everything you need to know to keep your cat healthy and happy. Outstanding photographs!