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SmiEI <95 LIBRARY NEWS Anyone for Coffee? Within a short time the Memorial Library will be offering what some bookstores and a few libraries have recently begun to provide: a specialty coffee outlet right on the premises. The Library Board is pleased to have signed an agreement with Miirchie's to sell their distinctive range of quality coffees and teas as well as juices from a location just inside the west wing, close to the main hall's music alcove. Products will be sold in cups with lids in order to minimize the risk of spills. While providing a source of extra revenue -- which means the ability to buy more books â€" the specialty coffee service is seen by the Board as adding to the home-like atmosphere created by the fireplace, drapes and table lamps donated for the reading room last year. Many of you indicated in a survey a few months ago that you would welcome such a service, and with the days growing shorter and cooler, it does sound appealing, doesn't it? Hope to see you soon at West Van's newest, trendy coffee bar! WEST VANCOUVEB MEMORIAL LIBRARY 19S0 Maxine Dxive, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1J8 Tel: (604) 925-7400 Utrary Houis: (604) 925-7401 Fax: (604) 925-5933 Mod^ Access Catalogue: 925-7409 REFERENCE SERVICES The newest text on etymologies has arrived in the Reference Department under the title Webster's Word Histories. Often the idea of discovering the history' behind a word seems interesting at first. Then the curiosity wanes as the descriptive text inevitably becomes dry. This is not the case with this recent book. An interesting example of the engaging content is with the history of the word SNEEZE: ... until the 15th century English speakers did not sneeze, rather they fneezed, and even today one may hear neeze in some Scottish dialects. Yet for some unknown reason the "f and "s" became interchangeable toward the end of the 15th century, with the "S" finally taking over thereafter. A much-needed manual to help the entrepreneur with the multitude of laws, rules, regulations and restrictions attached to the free-trade agreements is called Exporting to the USA. It tries to cover all the basic requirements, including legal issues, banking, customs, packing, shipping and insurance. ADULT SERVICES FN THE GALLERY ... "Balancing Act," oil paintings by West Vancouver artist Robert Florian will be on display in the gallery, August 28 - October 1. Until recently Robert's paintings were much in the style of the Impressionists ... wonderful canvasses of gardens and landscapes beautifully reproducing sun and shadow and in many using the glorious colours found in and around Givemy. His painting has changed dramatically in the last year with the use of stronger colour and more defined composition. Reception, artist in attendance, August 28, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. All paintings are for sale. Discussion Group Tuesday mornings ... variety of topics and speakers - chaired by Mr. John McFarland, will commence September 19, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. New members welcome. Friday Afternoons Music in the lounge area ... will continue to present the finest in sound recording ... 2 - 4 p.m. STUDENTS â€" books on study, writing essays, research papers and more are available. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ... a good selection of graded readers, cassettes and video tapes and TOEFL books are here for ESL students. TAPED BOOKS ... for the visually and physically disabled; call 925-7437 for more information. HOMEBOUND ... Home delivery service is maintained by the Friends of the Library and at the various senior citizen lodges we offer pick-up and delivery service by the Bookmobile. Call 925-7402 for more information. Si