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N SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION MASTER GARDENER The North Shore Gardens’ Society Contest is held yearly and Sheila Watkins, Master Gardener, will give a slideshow presentation of “Inspiration from Winning Gardens”. Whether you are hoping to enter the contest or just want some new ideas for your gardening pleasure. Join us for an informative evening ... and refreshments too. Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2002 Time; 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Place: Peter J. Peters Room APRIL... it’s Spring and baseball season is here. If you are new to coaching or parenting little league, we have many books and videos to inspire and instruct. We offer a few suggestions and for your April reading enjoyment a few new titles from our collection. Swing batta! by Garret Mathews. Daily columnist Mathews tells the joys and anxieties of coaching his 10-year-old’s team in this great read for anyone who loves kids and baseball. 101 things you can teach your kids about baseball by Don Marsh. Readable, clear, easy reference on all aspects of the game. The science of hitting by Ted Williams and John Underwood. Concise, fundamental information on how to hit and how to think about hitting a baseball. Ted Williams is the last player to hit .400 in the major leagues. ... and some baseball videos How to coach baseball to kids How to teach and learn the art of hitting: featuring “the secrets of teaching wrist hitting” “The saddest day of the year is the day baseball ends ” [Tommy Lasorda] YOUTH SERVICES Babytime (6 - 24 months) Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A half-hour of stories, rhymes, finger plays and puppets for the very young. Register for this session by phoning (604) 925-7408. Tuesday, April 2 - 23 at 10:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. OR Thursdays, April 4 - 25 at 10:30 a.m. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Tales for Twos (2 year olds) Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A half-hour of stories, finger plays, action rhymes and stories. Registration for the May session begins on Monday, April 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Youth Services Information desk or phone (604) 925-7408. Tuesdays, May 7 - 28 at 10:30 a.m. Or Thursdays, May 9 - 30 at 10:30 a.m. Storytime Fun (3-5 year olds) Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. And Fridays at 10:30 a.m. No registration necessary. Just Drop-In and have fun ! ^ ^ ^ ^ SPECIAL EVENTS The Red Cedar 2001 Book Award Club It is time to vote for your favourite titles on the nominee list. Cast your ballot at the Youth Services Information desk by Monday, April 22. Lucky winners will be drawn from the ballot entries and be awarded great Canadian books ! The Young Reader’s Choice Award 2001 Book Club Thanks to all the enthusiastic readers who voted in March! Congratulations to the three lucky winners who each won an award-winning book. AUTHOR VISIT Mary Ann Smith, a Bowen Island resident, is the “mother” half of the mother-daughter team that wrote Cappuccina Goes To Town. The book was inspired by summer days spent on her grandparents’ wheat farm in Kansas. Ms. Smith will lead a writing workshop based on her book. Please register by phoning (604) 925-7408. (Grades 4-5) Monday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. 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.