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(as the available space becomes just a little bit tighter). In 1990 we had more than 388,000 separate visits to the Memorial Library, a new record. Our circulation of books and other materials also established a new high - just under 800,000. The Friends of the Library recently completed another very active year and are gearing up for new projects and challenges in 1991. If you're looking for a lively group that has a lot of fun while supporting library causes, give some thought to the Friends. Their brochures are available throughout the building. As for the snow, let's hope it's clear sledding from now on! REFERENCE DEPARTMENT In response to an ever increasing demand for business and investment sources, the Reference Department is continually adding and updating related materials. Some of the most notable recent additions are: Barron's national business and financial weekly. Brands and their companies. International brands and their companies. Regular Canadian investment resources besides news- papers include: Report on business Canada company handbook, Vancouver Stockwatch, Financial Post card service, Canadian mines handbook, and Canadian oil and gas handbook. The Reference librarians appreciate receiv- ing patrons' recommendations of publications they feel would be useful additions to the collection. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GAT.T.RRY ... watercolours and oils by West Vancouver artist R. John MacNeill will be on display in the Library from February 1-14. Mr. MacNeill has presented his paintings in many expositions, and one-man shows and they can be found in private and corporate collections throughout Canada. His paintings depict a "feeling" of scene or locale rather than minute detail. All works are for sale. Denise MacNeill ... February 15-28. Denise is a freelance commercial artist who practices fine art in her spare time. She has always taken an experimental approach to her painting, varying techniques and mediums. Denise has exhibited widely and won awards for work done mainly in water- colour and pen and ink. All paintings are for sale. PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL will present a seminar on buying a condominium. The instructor will give tips for first time buyers, discuss maintenance payments, leasing, the responsibilities of the strata council and owner and much more. Monday, February 18, 1991 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Seminar Room Please pre-register as space is limited. 926-3291, local 311. February ... the time of love confessed. Send your Valentine a nosegay of flowers, a chocolate truffle, a card handmade or a line of poetry to celebrate this special day. We offer a few suggestions to prepare an original Valentine and to delight lovers everywhere. BAILEY, Lee Lee Bailey's Country Flowers: Gardening and bouquets from Spring to Fall (635.9 BAD Dated from April to September but violets, violas, crocuses and daffodils can be found in bouquets and arrangements in this beautifully illustrated book. Most of the flowers featured are readily available year round. Many tips on drying flowers, arrangements and bouquets in pots, vases and baskets. Betty Crocker's Book of Flowers (745.92 CRO) Wildflowers, garden flowers, dried wreaths (for all seasons) or sachets. Create a very natural gift with the help of this superbly illustrated book. MARCUS, Adrianne The Chocolate Bible (641.3374 MA) The world's most mouth-watering chocolates. A luscious and rich confection, this is a lavish guide to the best chocolates in North America and Europe. Mail order instructions included1 WILLIAMS, Pam Oh Truffles by Au Chocolat (641.6374 WIL) The ultimate chocolate experience. Prepare your special Valentine a decadent Amaretto Truffle shaped like a heart, or a combina- tion of fillings in a Valentine basket. Complete instructions starting with the finest chocolate enhanced with butter, cream and eggs and flavours from Almond Bark to Walnut.