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January ’97 LIBRARY NEWS During 1997 the Memorial Library will provide: ★ thousands of new books - the latest fiction and non- fiction on a range of contemporary subjects ★ classic films and lots of self-help programs on video ★ more classical and popular music selections on compact disc ★ more CD-ROM work stations and programs to use on them ★ expert reference and readers ’ advisory services by our professional staff ★ a range of popular magazines and newspapers and a comfy room in which to explore them ★ public access to the Internet ★ all kinds of exciting programs for youngsters ★ a welcoming smile when you come through the door. WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC,V7V 1J8 Tel; (604) 925-7400 Library Hours: (604) 925-7401 Fax: (604) 925-5933 Modem Acc.: 925-7409 A much valued gift from the Friends of the Library has made its appearance on the shelves of the Reference Department. The truly magnificent 34-volume Dictionary of Art would more ap- propriately be called an Encyclopedia. Upon examination one might feel this opus should be capable of answering any question that even a well versed person might have. Each entry is well documented and despite its briefness contains an amazing amount of original information to stimulate one’s interest. This set has been compiled over a period of 14 years by the collective efforts of art historians and scholars. One of a number of life-saving tools for the reference librarian is Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, and the more recent Brewer’s Twentieth Century Phrase & Fable. Either of these titles would make a pleasant gift for family, friend or bibliofiend. Some interesting answers to questions the reference librarian may get on any given day; Why have films been referred to as the "flicks?” - such as in the phrase “Let’s go to the flicks.” An- swer: During the early days of the movies, the pictures flickered on the screen. What is the Sinatra Doctrine? Answer: In the era of Glasnost, the Soviet Union allowed the governments of East- ern Europe to follow their own path to socialism. In other words, they were allowed to “do it their way,” alluding to the Frank Sinatra song My Way. The phrase dates from 25 October 1989, when Gennady Gerasimov, the Soviet Foreign Ministry spokesperson, drew a comparison with iheBrezhnev Doctrine, which was quite the opposite. It was used for some years following this date to refer to Soviet non-intervention in eastern-bloc countries. ADULT S n 1^ \ I C E S IN THE GALLERY ... “Dance of the Ink”, artwork by Helen Kwok, Tsing Chow, Jennie Cheng and K.C. Chung, will be pre- sented in the Library January 6 to February 2. “The flow of ink as it moves to the inner music of the artist.” Reception, artists in attendance, January 6, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Most paintings are for sale. JANUARY ... NEW YEAR, new beginnings and “WHAT’S NEW” at the Library ... “NEW ” PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 1997 Elm Street - New Canadian women’s magazine Family Fun - Activities reviews, ideas Good Times: The Canadian Magazine for successful retirement International Living - Travel, including retirement The Next City - Canadian social and political issues The Quest - Religion, philosophy, science Simple Living Journal Swim “NEW” TRAVEL VIDEOS (VR914.7 RUS) Russia (VR 916.4 MOR) Morocco: A Bridge Across Time (VR 919.89 LAS) “Poles Apart”: Last Place on Earth, Episode #1 (VR 919.89 LAS) “Minor Diversions”: Last Place on Earth, Episode #2