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 February ’is LIBRARY NEWS (^Ihe Friends of the Memorial Library are part of the fabric of this place. They helped establish it in 1950, they*ve helped us make it as attractive, welcoming and efficient as we could over the years, and they've risen to the occasion when special situations or events required extra help. Numbering between 105 and 130 each year, the group includes "silent supporters" as well as activists; all are welcome. Annual dues are $10, for which the member receives $5 worth of free library reserves, preview privileges at the Library book sale, an entertaining monthly newsletter, and the opportunity to associate with some very interesting, pleasant and fun- loving individuals. Via activities such as casino nights and the annual book sale, our Friends have donated nearly $70,000 to various Library causes in recent years, including $21,000 for the building expansion and $22,500 for the new bookmobile. The Friends are looking for additional members. To learn more about this dynamic group, pick up one of their brochures in the Library, or think about attending one of their meetings, 4th Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. in the Peter J. Peters Room. WEST VANCOUVER UEUORIAL LIBRARY 19S0 Maiioe Dave Wc« Vaaoonvet, BC. V7V US •SY Tc1<6CM) 926-3291 Fai:(6D4) 926-6893 On-Uae ouaiofie: 926-2394 REFERENCE SERV The widely acclaimed 2-volume set of Harold Kalman’s A History of Canadian Architecture is now available for use in the Reference area. This is the first comprehensive study of architecture which places Canada’s buildings in their social and historical context. Kalman brings to light the distinctive characteristics of Canadian architecture and architects. The more than 900 pages in these two volumes have over 850 illustrations. Both volumes are indexed and contain glossaries and bibliographical references. The word "dandelion" is derived from the French dent de lion, meaning lion’s tooth, owing to the resemblance of the leaves of this flower to the teeth of a lion. However, there is controversy over which part of the plant really resembles the lion’s teeth â€" the leaves or the yellow flowers likened to the golden teeth of the heraldic lion. The most favoured books are, year after year, "read under dim spot lamps, in taxis or air shuttles, balanced on subways, carried on boardwalks and into bathtubs. They develop broken spines, pages like prune skin, or go to their reward in the land of lost umbrellas." Donald Walker, NY Public Library ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY ... "Of the Garden," ... oils by West Vancouver artist Margaret Thoma will be on display in the gallery January 30 to February 26. Margaret graduated in Fine Arts from the Vancouver School of Art where Jack Shadbolt, B.C. Binning, Lionel Thomas and Ron Thom were among her teachers. She paints exclusively in oils from memory and imagination, concentrating on colour and composition. Margaret is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has had paintings exhibited in the Harrison Galleries. Many of her works are in private collections. Reception, artist in attendance, January 30, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY ... this popular series will be offered again in the Spring. The Memorial Library Foundation of West Vancouver, co-sponsoring with Music in the Morning Concert Society, is presenting its third morning series of "musical conversations." Wednesday, March 1 - Robert Chesterman, Illustrated talk on Salzburg Tuesday, April 4 - Wednesday, May 3 Linda Lee Thomas, piano Ingrid Suderman, soprano Eugene Osadchy, cello One-hour musical conversations - talks and live music - will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Peter J. Peters Room and will be preceded by refreshments at 10:00 a.m. For information about tickets, please call Marilyn Ross at 921-7921 or San Given at 926-0582. FEBRUARY ... snowdrops and primroses ... the first surges |ll||^ of Spring ... a Valentine tenderly proffered ... you may remember other Valentines in history and literature... in Goethe’s "Faust," Shakespeare’s "Two Gentlemen of