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LEARNING A LANGUAGE ... Thanks to funding from the Friends of the Library we have a much expanded collection of books, cassettes, videos and CD-ROMs to borrow as well as a LANGUAGE LEARNING LAB for in-library use of our cassettes and videos. MAY ... the earth warms, the scent of trees in blossom fills the air and bird song is everywhere. If you are still planning your garden, planter, or window box your library has inspiration for everyone. We offer a few suggestions ... (635 BRI) BRIERS, RICHARD A Little Light Weeding Evergreen reading for the Perennial Gardener. A delightful collection ... amusing stories, verse, recipes, lore and tips for gardeners from Francis Bacon to Jilly Cooper. (635.901 RAY) RAY, VERONICA Zen Gardening Thoughts and quotations on the joys, scents and sounds of the garden. INTERNET... Beginners’ Internet Session Friday, May 7,10:00 -12:00 p.m. Peter J. Peters Room Please call 925-7402 to pre-register ‘He who plants a garden, plants happiness.” [Chinese Proverb] you TH SERVICES Tales for Twos (2 year olds) Join us for a half-hour of stories, puppetry and more. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Please register for this program by phoning 925-7408. Tliesdays, 10:30 a.m. May 4-25 OR Thursdays, 10:30 p.m. May 6-27 Story time Fun (3 - 5 year olds) Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. AND Fridays at 10:30 a.m. No registration necessary. Just DROP IN and have fun! ^ Pretty Pots (6 - 10 year olds) Create a great gift for that special lady in your family. Please register at the Youth Services Information Desk or by phoning 925-7408. Wednesday, May 5, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. AUTHOR VISITS We welcome two of the authors nominated for this year’s Red Cedar Book Award. Elizabeth MacLeod Thursday, May 13,1:30 p.m. Grades 4 and 5 Ms. MacLeod’s Stamp Collecting For Canadian Kids: Get Started is nominated for the Red Cedar Book Award. Her most recent book is entitled Alexander Graham Bell. She lives in Toronto. David Poulsen Friday, May 14,1:30 p.m. Grades 6 and 7 Mr. Poulsen’s seventh novel for children. The Vampire’s Visit is also a Red Cedar nominee. The author lives in High River, Alberta. If you have a class interested in attending, please contact the Youth Services Department, 925-7408. NIWS f Sue Ann Alderson, local author of the Canadian classic Bonnie McSmithers. You’re Driving Me Dithers, has published a new book ... Wherever Bears Be. Set right here in West Vancouver, on Hollybum Mountain, this picture books is sure to be a winner. Thursday, May 6 3:30 p.m. Come and meet Sue Ann Alderson, hear her read from her work and join the celebration of her latest book. Monday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday (mid-Oct.- May) 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Victoria Day (May 24) CLOSED