N n MARCH... meet the Spring in the Library with a selection from our vast collection of gardening books, travel guides and collectibles.. .ideas new and old.. .whatever your needs your Library can offer help for those March activities and the urges and pursuits of this inspiring month. We offer a few suggestions: Gardening for the faint of heart by Robin Wheeler. Basic gardening from preparing and choosing what to plant to enjoying the efforts and harvest whether vegetable or flower. Garden folklore that works: hundreds of practical, tried and tested gardening tips collected through the ages by Charlie Ryrie. Colour illustrations and photographs. E-travel by Mark Orwoll. Major travel sources on the Internet to help find a travel agent or plan the perfect trip yourself including all the bookings. Without reservations: the travels of an independent woman by Alice Steinbach. Engaging tales of travel in Europe. Antiques & collectables: the facts at your fingertips edited by Janet Gleeson. Antiques source book: the definitive annual guide to retail prices for antiques and collectibles edited by Martin Miller. Videos Canadian Gardener Volume 1. Container gardening Canadian Gardener Volume 2. Perennials The Italians: their culture, life & history Northern Spain The world’s most exotic islands ‘How the March Sun feels like May. †[Browning] YOUTH SERVICES BABYTIMES (6 - 24 months) Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration begins Monday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m. Space is limited. Please phone (604) 925-7408. Tuesdays 10:30 am OR 2:00 pm April 2, 9,16 & 23 OR Thursday 10:30 am April 4,11, 18 & 25 TALES FOR TWOS ( 2 year olds) Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Join us for a half hour of stories, action rhymes, finger plays and puppets. Space is limited. Participants must register. Phone (604) 925-7408. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. March 5,12, 19 & 26 OR Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. March 7,14, 21 & 28 STORYTIME 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 ! BOOK CLUBS YOUNG READER’S CHOICE AWARD 2002 Pick up a ballot and vote for your favourite titles by March 22. You could be one of three (3) lucky winners. Ballot box is in Youth Services. RED CEDAR CHOICE AWARDS 2001 New members who are in grades 4 to 7 are still welcome. Voting is ongoing for your favourite titles. Vote and be eligible to win great book prizes. MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS ! Please register for the following programs at the Youth Services Information desk or phone (604) 925-7408. MAD SCIENCE ...presents...Che-Mvsterv What is Chemistry? You’ll learn what it is and do hands-on experiments. Be amazed by the Peanut-Eater with Acetone and the Darting Camphor. Create a Crystal Garden to take home. (Ages 6-12) Tuesday, March 19 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. BOOK BUGS Make a cute or creepy felt, feather and beaded winged bug to bookmark your favourite reads. (Ages 6-12) Thursday, March 21 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. LIBRARY HOURS Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. March 29 (Good Friday) Closed March 31 (Easter Sunday) Closed April 1 (Easter Monday) Closed