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I Internet - Internet Basics for Beginners will be held Monday, Dec. 3 from 1:00 - 3:30 p,m. in the Computer Centre. If you would like to attend, please call the Fiction Desk at (604) 925-7402. Cyber Saturdays - Drop by the Computer Centre Saturday mornings between 10:00 and 12:00 p.m. for help with Internet searching, e-mail or word processing. For more information call Fiction Information Desk at (604) 925-7402. Registration is not required. December... Happy Holidays ... time left for last minute preparations, handmade gifts and decorations ... ideas for books for giving or enjoying at home between festivities. To help your holidays be a joyous celebration we offer a few suggestions ... Every Person’s Guide To Hanukkah by Ronald H. Isaacs Christmas. A Cook’s Tour by Ingeborg Relph. A feast of recipes and customs from around the world. Last-Minute Christmas Gifts: Crafting Quick & Classv Presents For Everyone On Your List by Carol Taylor. GOOD READS... The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon The Nautical Chart by Arturo Perez-Reverte Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser CDs... A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert Christmas Star: Carols For The Christmas Season Nativitas: A Celebration Of Peace A Putumayo World Christmas VIDEOS... Gingerbread House & Christmas Ornaments A Charlie Brown Christmas A Christmas Story “Whence comes this rush of wings afar. Following straight the Noel Star? ’ [Carol of the Birds] YOUTH SERVICES Babytime (6 -24 months) Join us for a half-hour of stories, puppetry and songs. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Sign-up began Nov. 19. December sessions are full. Ibesdays, December 4 & 11 at 10:30 a.m. OR Thursdays, December 6 & 13 at 10:30 a.m. Tales for Twos Registration for the January session starts Monday, December 17. Storytime Fun ( 3-5 year olds) Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. © AND ® Fridays, 10:30 a.m. ° ® No registration necessary. Just DROP IN and have fun ! Please note the changes due to special holiday programming on Wednesday, December 12 and Friday, December 14 SPECIAL EVENTS Glitter & Tinsel ( 6-10 year olds) Join us for a holiday story, music and treats. You’ll also make a great holiday craft to take home. Please register by phoning (604) 925-7408. Wednesday, December 5 at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Christmas Puppet Show ( 3-5 year olds) “A Holiday for Santa” - A half-hour of puppets and songs to get you into the holiday mood. Space is limited. Pick up your tickets at the Youth Services Information desk. Wednesday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m. OR Friday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. Please note that the puppet shows take the place of the regular drop-in Storytimes on Wednesday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m. and on Friday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. Read-On-Canada ( Book Club for Eager Beavers) During the month of November, we celebrated our wealth of Canadian books for children with a reading club for the whole family. Congratulations to the five lucky winners in our prize draw ! Red Cedar Book Award Club 2002 (Grades 4-7) Young Readers’ Choice Award Club 2002 (Grades 4-12) There is still time to join either or both of these clubs! Read from the list of nominated titles and vote on your favourites. Enter the draw and win great books! Voting for Young Readers’ Choice titles will take place in March. Red Cedar voting takes place in April. LIBRARY HOURS Monday to Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday Christmas Closure 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dec. 24 - Jan. 1, 2002