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 INTERNET - Internet Basics for Beginners will be held 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 10:00AM and 12:00PM for help with Internet searching, e-mail, or word processing. For more information call the Fiction Information Desk at (604) 925-7402. Registration is not required. JANUARY ... from the God JANUS, protector of doors, openings and new beginnings... start a new year of discovery in the pages of a book from your library. We offer a few suggestions: Anatomy of a Rose: Exploring the Secret Life of Flowers by Sharman Apt Russell. From the earliest forms of plant life through history and up to today’s flowering plants world-wide, this is an amazing mixture of science, botany, ecology and plant lore. Antiquaires: the Finest Antique Dealers in Paris by Jean-Louis Gaillemin. A spectacular book tracing the history of the Parisian antique dealers from the 19th century to the present. Design 1935 - 1965: Classic design of the mid-centuiy including essays on decorative arts. Fames chairs, Noguchi lamps, jewelry, ceramics and textiles. The Principles of Teaching Riding by Karen Bush. All elements of riding are covered including teaching, philosophy and practical tips. GOOD READS The Exploits and Adventures of Brigadier Gerard by Arthur Conan Doyle. A dashing, brave and romantic soldier in Napoleon’s army. Brigadier Gerard will delight fans of Holmes. Wonderful Town: New York stories from the New Yorker edited by David Remnick. A superb collection of stories classic and modem, sad, soulful, and Joyful in tme New Yorker tradition. “Late lies the wintry sun a-bed. A frosty, fiery sleepy-head; Blinks but an hour or two; and then, a blood red orange, sets again. ” [Robert L. Stevenson] YOUTH SERVICES TALES FOR TWOS ( 2 year olds) Join us for a half-hour of stories, puppetry and song designed especially for two year olds. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Sign up at the Youth Services Information desk or by phoning (604) 925-7408. Registration for the January sessions began Monday. December 17. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. January 8 - 29 OR Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. January 10 - 31 BABYTIME (6-24 months) Songs, action rhymes, fingerplays and picture books for the very young. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration for the February sessions will begin Monday. January 21. Please phone (6041 925-7408. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. February 5-26 OR Thursday, 10:30 a.m. February 7-28 STORYTIME FUN (3-5 years old ) A drop-in programme of stories, songs, puppets and more. No registration required. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. SPECIAL EVENTS RED CEDAR BOOK AWARDS CLUB Named by children for B.C.’s provincial tree, the Red Cedar Book Award goes to one fiction and one non-fiction author whose book received the most votes from young readers. In order to vote, the participants must be in grades 4 to 7. Five lucky winners will be drawn at the end of the club in April and receive a copy of a Red Cedar Award book. Registration began Monday. November 12. 2001. The Club runs until April 2002. YOUNG READER’S CHOICE AWARD BOOK CLUB 2002 Open to any student in grade 4 through 12, the club will promote awareness of the books nominated for the Young Reader’s Choice Award. Read at least two (2) books on this year’s list and cast your vote in March. Only residents of Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington can participate. VOTE and you will be eligible to win great book PRIZES. Registration begins Tuesday. January 2. 2001. Club runs from January - March. LIBRARY HOURS Monday to Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.