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November ’96 LIBRARY NEWS A “Rainy Day Fund” Campaign Update The Memorial Library Foundation reports: “Our goal of $25,000for 1996 has nearly been reached. We are 70% of the way there and - with a little help from our friends and neighbours - Canada’s busiest library should achieve 100% before the year is out! “The Memorial Library is an integral part of our diverse and vibrant community. If you have not yet contributed to this year’s fundraising campaign, we urge you to do so -join the other keen supporters of our fine facility to help maintain the standards of excellence we have been providing through the years. Aj a donor you will ‘Leave your Mark’ with recognition on the Library Donor Board in the front lobby. Of course, all donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. “Some priority projects this year include: PC and accessories to provide access to Internet and Freenet; an electronic service providing articles on CD-ROM from hundreds of periodicals; refurbishing of the Elizabeth Musto Community Meeting Room. “Christmas is on the horizon and our ‘Rainy Day Umbrellas ’ - available for sale at the Registration Desk - make a fashionably practical gift for friends, family or business associates. ’’ For further information, please call 925-7410. R E I- E ll E N C E S E R V 1 C E S Following a number of requests the Reference Department has acquired Standard & Poor’s Insurance Company Ratings Guide. Some Canadian-based companies are listed as are many U.S. companies with Canadian subsidiaries. This Guide rates the solvency and performance of the various insurance companies. The book is a reliable consumer source for the investor who wants to be sure his or her claim can be paid as stated in the insurance policy. During the latter half of the 19th century, street vendors were the suppliers of Londoners’ material needs. As a precursor to modem advertising they performed what was known as the street cry. Often put to poetry, the chants might read as such: Buy marking stones, marking stones buy. Much profit in their use doth lie; I’ve marking stones of colour red. Passing good, or else black lead! Of course, the marking stone was the precursor to wood- encased lead pencil, as were street cries to the melodic advertisements of beggars and panhandlers. Source; The London Encyclopaedia, p.835-837 WEST VANCOUVER MEMEORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC,V7V IJ8 Tel: (604) 925-7400 Library Hours: (604) 925-7401 Fax; (604) 925-5933 Modem Acc.; 925-7409 A 13 L L T S E R I C E S IN THE GALLERY ... “Celtic Art & Abstracts,” prints by Sheila Jonah will be on display, November 4 to December 1. Sheila is an enthusiastic paper maker, fibre artist and works on large scale zinc and copper etchings and lino cuts. She is a member of the Dundarave Printmakers Co-op on Granville Island and has participated in many exhibitions. Reception, artist in attendance, November 4,7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Most prints are for sale. IN THE DARK COLD DAYS OF NOVEMBER ... spend the early hours preparing for the coming holiday season ... delight family and friends with delicious gifts from your kitchen or home crafted presents and cards ... your library has an excellent selection of books to held make the festivities memorable We offer a few suggestions ... (394.2 ROS) ROSENTHAL, BARBARA Christmas: New Ideas For An Old Fashioned Celebration Decora- tions, gifts, buffets, wreaths and advent calendars. (394.2682 SPE) SPENCE, ANNETTE Christmas: A Celebration Recipes and crafts. (641.568 SMI) SMITH, JEFF The Fmgal Gourmet Celebrates Christmas A great collection of easy-to- prepare traditional recipes. (745.5 BAL) BALDWIN, ED & STEVIE Celebrations Of Christmas Music, menus, toys and decorations. (745.5941 ROC) ROCKLAND, MAE S. The Hanukkah Book The story and traditions behind the holiday.