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July ’97 LIBRARY NEWS The staff of the West Vancouver Memorial Library is an outstanding group of people. I am sure that everyone who uses the Library knows that they are hardworking, intelligent and friendly. But / wonder if you know how dedicated they are to THIS Library. In my first month as Chief Librarian I have heard over and over “I love working here ” and many staff have been working here a long time. The 33 permanent staff members have worked at the Library for a total of 248 years! Several of the casual staff have worked here for 20 years and some of them are retired permanent staff who just couldn’t give up their ties to WVML. They are also a very diverse and interesting group of individuals. When they are not here helping you as Library staff, they are skiers, hikers, gardeners, kayakers, campers, jewelry makers, carpenters, antique collectors, movie lovers, pianists, saxophone players, artists, actors, scuba divers, belly dancers, yoga enthusiasts, world travellers, students, cyclists, marathon runners, photographers, small business owners, singers, ice skaters and seamstresses. In fact I’d say their interests just about cover the entire Dewey Decimal system! And of course they are readers and book lovers and library lovers. All together they make up a rich resource for the community and one of West Vancouver Memorial Library’s most valuable “assets. ’’ [Ann Goodhart] 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 REFERENCE SERVICES At long last, the first national volume of the Concise Gazetteer of Canada has been published. The appearance of this volume commemorates the 100^ anniversary of the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names. Reference has a copy of this 630-page opus for those interested patrons of geography. The Internet is now in full use. Following the recent federal elections, it may be useful for those following national politics to consult the home page of the Prime Minister of Canada. The Web number is http://pm.gc.ca/. Here you will find the new Cabinet, biographies of its members, up-to-date news on the Prime Minister’s activities and from there you can surf other government sites. For the most part, the letters KKK bring with them contro- versial images of an infamous American supremacist organization. The initials derive from the Greek workkyklos meaning “circle,” thus l^klos klan for klu klux klan. In contrast, however, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the Philippines, the initials KKK have two separate, rather benevolent meanings. A Filipino organization with the inscription KKK is the Kataastaasan, Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, meaning “Highest and Most Respected Society of the Sons of the People,” a secret nationalist society that started the 1896 Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonialism. During the 1970s, the Filipino government launched the KKK program, Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran, or the “Movement for Livelihood and Progress.” Through the KKK, the government provided loans to the needy to start their own enterprises, but was not successful in addressing the prob- lems of the unemployed poor. [Asiaweek 96I\2I\2)]. Due to the partial failures of both efforts, Filipinos may too not look upon their KKKs with vast endearment. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY ... “Coastal Love Affair” ... watercolours by West Vancouver artist Colin Hempsall and “Constructed Surroundings” intaglio prints by West Vancouver architect and printmaker William Steinberg, will be on display in the Library June 30 - July 26. Colin Hempsall paints, teaches painting, writes on marine subjects, teaches celestial navigation and sails his ketch “Moon Island.” William Steinberg studied under architect/printmaker Lesley Laskey who was a student of Moholy-Nagu of the Bauhaus. Reception, artists in attendance, June 30,7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Most works are for sale. JULY... lazy days and carefree outdoor living... enjoy the summer sun with picnics by the sea or feasts in the park ... take tea on the lawn in your natural garden or dine al fresco on your newly created patio. We offer a few eclectic suggestions for your summer enjoyment. (641.53 SMI) SMITH, MICHAEL The Afternoon Tea Book The history and folk lore of tea along with the traditions and social aspects; recipes and how to brew the perfect cup. Charmingly illustrated. (641.578 PIC) PICKFORD, LOUISE Picnics: Outdoor Dining For The Patio. Park And Beach Recipes and photographs of easy to prepare interesting dishes suitable for the most casual or elegant outdoor meal. (641.578 RED) REDINGTON, CATHERINE Perfect Picnics By the river or under a tree ... children’s outings or romantic walks ... delectable recipes and watercolour illustrations.