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REFERENCE DEPARTMENT The mindful Christmas shopper will want to remember that there is a well used consumer research section in the Reference area. The consumer publications review products which have been domestically popular for a period of time while not often evaluating industrial-type products. A newly acquired issue of special interest to those shopping for children is the Toy Report, 1992, published by the Canadian Toy Testing Council. The Library receives numerous copies of most editions of the Self-Counsel series. Self-Counsel Press publishes time-sensitive self-help books on legal, business and financial topics in response to public demand for information in plain language by authored experts. However, the titles in this series are not a replacement for the advice lawyers, accountants or other specialists can provide. There are circulating copies of these books, but because of their popularity, the Reference department holds one copy of each title to be used in the department should there be no circulating copies available. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY.......paintings by West Vancouver artist Mary Eagle will be on display in the gallery November 27 to December 14. Mary Eagle studied Fine Arts at Capilano College and is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. All paintings for sale. .... "Portraits of the Earth", recent, works by West Vancouver artist Rita Moore will be exhibited December 15 to December 31. Her collages are constructed from natural materials often evolving from geographic forms. Rita Moore was born in Switzerland and received a liberal education with emphasis on visual arts. All works are for sale. Reception, artist in attendance, December 15, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Home Service ... if you are away for the holidays and have a parent or relative who needs home service, please let us help! We will deliver books, records, magazines and tapes to homebound patrons. Call Adult Services at 926-3291 local 321. We will be happy to arrange! COFFEE AND CHRISTMAS MDSIC ... December 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 Relax during the rush and enjoy a welcome rest in the Library with a refreshing cup of coffee and the pleasure of traditional Christmas music. Bring a friend! December .... some last minute suggestions for Christmas books and a sampling of newly arrived VIDEOS. We offer a random selection of some classic films to enjoy over the holidays ...... A Shot In The Dark starring Peter Sellers and Elke Sommer (1964). And Then There Were None starring Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward (1945). 'k Annie Hall starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton and Tony Roberts (1977). ★ Charlie Chan At The Opera starring Warner Oland and Boris Karloff (1936). It Happened One Night starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert (1934). Charade starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn (1963). Fire Over England starring Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh (1937). Notorious starring Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman (1946). On The Town starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Anne Miller (1949). Topper starring Cary Grant and Constance Bennett (1937). Topaz starring Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin (1969). She Done Him Wrong starring Mae West and Cary Grant (1933). and in music and ballet Stratasphere; a portrait of Teresa Stratas (1983). Kyoto Vivaldi; the Four Seasons by Japanese Koto-Ensemble (1985). ★ Cinderella - Bolshoi Ballet starring Raisa Struchkova (1984). Lady Day, the many faces of Billie Holliday (1991). A few titles not on our The Gift of Books list. DUNNETT, DOROTHY (FIC DUN) Scales of Gold The fourth in the "House of Niccolo" series follows Niccolo the trader and financier to Africa in search of gold. Thrilling and impressively researched. Christmas Stalkinqs ... Tales of Yuletide Murder, Collected by Charlotte Macleod (FIC MAC) .... Stories by many favorite mystery authors .... perfect for holiday reading.