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M A Y 9 7 LIBRARY NEWS Trying To Make Ends Meet Municipal Council, faced with a reduction in its Provincial grant, has informed the Library Board and other Municipal departments that our funding is being reduced significantly for 1997 and future years. As a consequence, the Board has reluctantly initiated the following changes, effective June 1,1997: Adult book fines rise from 250 to 300 per day, with the maximum fine per hardcover book, compact disc, audio cassette or video going from $10 to $12; The charge for a replacement library card goes from $2 to $3; Rental rates for the Peters and Musto Rooms, as well as the Story House (the latter available for rental on weekday evenings only) are going up as indicated in separate notices available at the registration desk or by calling 925-7429; Library service on Sundays will end May 25 rather than June 29, resuming after Thanksgiving. Patrons should be aware that these are only the first steps: once Council announces the final budget numbers, the Board anticipates that more severe service reductions and possibly additional fee increases will be necessary. We will keep you informed. 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 After many years, the Reference Department has once again acquired the British product directory, Kelly*s. It fills a significant gap in our collection. This directory goes beyond the conventional manufacturer’s directory such as Thomas Register, Fraser’s, or Scott’s in that it provides addresses to service-based industries such as accountants, lawyers, auctioneers, broker dealers, estate agencies, information services, property development services, and the like. In addition, Kelly’s combines the above contacts with many of Britain’s retail services, unlike the North American directories. Black’s Law Dictionary defines prisoner as “one who is deprived of his [her] liberty. One who is kept against his [her] will in confinement or custody ... “ According to a recent Globe & Mail article more than 8 million Americans now live in gated communities. However, as a result of ^ power failures, mechanical breakdowns and residents of these routinely trapped, and some can’t find their cars unexpectedly by arrive home or friends in hoods. Many human error, safe places” are Some can’t get in, get out. Others being whacked gates as they as they visit neighbour- of these homeowners are discovering just how quickly their gated fortresses can become prisons. Ironic how those who can afford to safeguard themselves against crime become prisoners of their own making! {G & m O8/04/97) The Mazda company hires musicians to tune the Miata’s engine to reproduce the sound of vintage British MGs and Triumphs. This new marketing strategy is known as signature exhaust, an auto industry term which refers to “the sound a car makes when it is running.” (G<sa/07/04/97) A I) U L T S E K I IN THE GALLERY ...“Colores”... paintings by Vancouver artist Jane Saborio will be on display in the gallery May 5 - May31. Jane creates beautifully delicate images with a wet on wet technique and a limited palette of three primary colours mixed on a large white dinner plate - her unique trademark - which itself becomes a work of art. She is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Artistes de France & Lettres, has won many prizes and medals in Europe ar*d shows widely in North America. Reception, artist in attendance. May 5, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Most paintings are for sale. MAY ... “Garden books like cookbooks, must inspire as well as tell you how. Marjorie Harris makes you fret to be out there, helping it happen.” (Margaret Visser ... from Marjorie Harris’ “In the Garden.”) To help you “get out there” and enjoy your garden and this blessed month, we offer a few suggestions. (635.933 ROS) THOMAS, GRAHAM S. The Art Of Gardening With Roses Superb colour photographs, many old varieties listed and how to design your garden for roses. (635.986 LES) LESTRIEUX, ELIZABETH DE The Art of Gardening In Pots Full of ideas and possibilities for container plants and herbs, or growing flowers in riotous colours. (712.0952 SLA) SLAWSON. DAVID A. Secret Teachings In The Art Of Japanese Gardens For landscape designer, photographer or philosopher - deepest meanings in the art of Japanese gardens. (712.5 KES) KESWICK, MAGGIE In A Chinese Garden The Yin and Yang of serenity and life force to be found in the classical Chinese garden.