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Although the overall cost of your library service may seem high, the total expense for each loan transaction is among the lowest of all local libraries, well below the B.C. average. When times are tough - as they are for many people today - the public library offers a wealth of informational, educational, cultural and recreational resources at a cost that few could afford on an individual basis. Most residents of West Van, as registered library users, are taking advantage of this bargain. Help us spread the word to the others. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT The motion picture industry is the theme of this month's Reference overview. The comprehensive International Motion Picture Almanac for 1992 has just arrived. It includes film personalities, talent and literary agencies, theatre circuits, pictures, equipment and supply outlets, advertising codes, film companies, academy awards from 1928 to the present, and an abundance of like information. The 2-volume Film Review Index lists films dating back to 1882, covering the time period to 1985, with cross indexing by director, year and country of production. A list citing review articles is provided for each film title entered in this index. Another 2-volume set is the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, 2nd edition, which has recently arrived. In volume one films are alphabetically arranged by title and entries include production credits, major awards, cast members, characters and bibliographies. Volume two, a biographical directory of film directors, includes lists of films directed, books and articles by and about them. The entries touch on such aspects as the film's historical significance, artistic, innovative and technical merits, and ideological concerns. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY .... paintings by West Vancouver artist Thelma Cramond will be exhibited in the Library's Seminar Room from April 1 to 30. Thelma Cramond graduated in Fine Arts from U.B.C. and has studied art and architecture in major cultural centres worldwide. This presentation includes "Portraits of Flowers" from her own garden and "Light Scapes" reminiscent of her travels. Reception, artist in attendance, April 1, 7:30 -8:30 p.m. All paintings are for sale. APRIL AUTHOR VISITS .... sponsored by West Vancouver Memorial Library, West Vancouver Community Arts Council and the Canada Council ... readings will be presented by William Deverell, well-known Vancouver lawyer and writer, who will read and discuss his novels and latest book "Fatal Cruise". Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 2 p.m. Place: Seminar Ro<m Coffee will be served. .... Michael Kluckner, author of books on Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria the way they were ... "Paving Paradise: Is British Columbia losing its Heritage?" Date: Wednesday, April 29 Time: 7 p.m. Place: The Silk Purse 1570 Argyle Avenue West Vancouver A SPRINGTIME SELECTION .... of some new VIDEOS ... COMPACT DISCS and recent BOOKS. VIDEOS ...... BEST FOOT FORWARD ... Starring Lucille Ball. HOLLYWOOD OR BUST ... one of the early wackier Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis films. LES GIRLS ... Gene Kelly, Kay Kendall and others delight in this charming and witty film ... Cole Porter score. MADAME BOVARY ... high drama with Jennifer Jones, Louis Jordan, James Mason. SEND ME NO FLOWERS ... Doris Day, Rock Hudson froth with Tony Randall and directed by Norman Jewison. SILAS MARNER ... a BBC production starring Ben Kingsley. YOU'LL NEVER GET RICH ... Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth ..... and CAT BALLOU, GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH, IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER, MANSFIELD PARK, OLIVER TWIST, OPERATION PETTICOAT, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, THOUSANDS CHEER. CD'S ...... VERDI ... La Traviata VIVALDI ... BACH .... Ostropicta, Armataspina, Gloria an Magnificat in D Major JAZZ COLLECTION EDITIONS ... Artie Shaw, Cotton Club Days, The First Esquire Concert, Harry James, Woody Herman Folk songs ... from Romania, German Beer Drinking Songs. MARIACHI from Mexico.