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REFERENCE DEPARTMENT It might be of interest to many residents of West Vancouver to come and view the West Vancouver 1993 Citizens' Study just released. It is the most recent survey compiling the opinions of West Vancouverites concerning their municipal services and taxes. Reference facts; The first newspaper dates back to the Roman gazette called the Acta Diurna (meaning "Action Journal"), beginning publication in 59 B.C, Not all that different from today's tabloids, it printed social and political news, details of trials, births, deaths and marriages, sporting and theatrical highlights, and executions. I guess we can assume that not much has changed in newspaper content in over 2000 years 1 It is often thought that the Halo is a Christian symbol. However, its roots are pagan, lost with use over time to a religion hostile to paganism. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY ... "Living On The Edge" ... mixed media by Velvet Bailes will be exhibited in the gallery November 29 - January 2, 1994. Velvet uses acrylic, pastel and gouache to express her feelings and to convey the contrasts she finds in nature. She has studied at Capilano College and Mount Royal College in Calgary and for the past twelve years has instructed in watercolour and drawing. Her paintings are in many private and corporate collections across Canada, Reception, artist in attendance November 29, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. All paintings are for sale. AUTHOR VISIT ... Peter Stursberg will discuss his new book The Sound Of War at the Tuesday morning discussion group chaired by Mr, Alf Glenesk, Mr. Stursberg was a war correspondent for the CBC and reported from the United Nations during the 1950s, Date: Thursday, December 2, 1993 Time: 10 - 12 p.m. Place: Peter J. Peters Meeting Room Coffee will be served. 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, tapes and magazines to homebound patrons. Call Adult Services at 926-3291, local 248. We will be happy to arrange deliveries. COFFEE and CHRISTMAS MUSIC will be offered December 20 - December 24, 2 - 4 p.m.. Relax from Christmas shopping crowds and the cold. Enjoy a welcome rest in the warmth and tranquility of the Library with a refreshing cup of coffee and the pleasure of traditional Christmas music. Bring a friend! THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US ... We have cookery books from all over the world to help you plan exciting and exotic menus and parties. The Library has many\ games, puzzles and great classic movies for you to borrow for the quieter evenings. Give yourself a gift of a quiet corner with a good book or share a classic Christmas story with a child. Your Library has it all! We offer a few suggestions. (MYS PIR) PIRINCCI, AKIF Felidae An unusual mystery and an international prize winner. (FIC WIL) WILSON, A.N. The Vicar Of Sorrows A serious novel with touches of Wilson's caustic wit. (FIC BER) BERNHART, LARRY American Hero Likened to a modern CATCH 22 involving the previous American administration. (394.268 WES) WESTLAND, PAMELA Celebrating Christmas Hundreds of recipes for food and decorating projects, (641.6 BAR) BARASH, CATHY W. Edible Flowers For the gardener and creative cook. (822.33 BW) WILSON, IAN Shakespeare; The Evidence; Unlocking The Mysteries of The Man And His Work Also Beyond Category; The Life And Genius Of Duke Ellington; Dorothy L. Sayers; The Centenary Celebration; The Taming of Eagles; Exploring The New Russia UNICEF cards will be on sale until December 18. GIFT SUGGESTIONS ... Pick up a Gift Of Books gift list to help with your Christmas shopping. 'I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." Scrooge