N July.. .delight in the freedom of summer and outdoor living.. .tote a picnic basket to the sea or park or enjoy the longer days alfresco at home in the garden or patio...wherever you are during these hot days and sultry evenings your library has Just the book to help make the most of this precious month. The best recipe: grilling and barbecue by the editors of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. How to grill everything from appetizers to desserts. Casual cookouts edited by Lisa Holdemess. Fabulous grill cooking and easy recipes for all tastes. Portable feasts by Clare Ferguson. An international array of ideas and recipes from something as simple as a tray in the garden to an elaborate feast for many. Tea gardens: places to make and take tea by Ann Lovejoy. In an English garden or eastern meditative retreat, tea in the afternoon is a lovely habit to cultivate for summer afternoons. VIDEOS... Two fat ladies, vol. 4. Picnic, brealrfast, dinner. A summer in La Goulette CDs... Orchestral works - Delius A summer night in Munich - Oscar Peterson COMPUTER OFFERINGS IN JULY Internet for Beginners: Monday, July 8,1 ;00 - 3:30 p.m.; Friday, July 12, 10:00 - 12:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 16, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Internet Follow-up: Tuesday, July 16, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. To register for one of the above courses, please call the Informa- tion Desk at 604-925-7402. Cyber Saturdays: Drop by the Computer Centre any Saturday morning between 10:00 and noon for informal help with the Internet, e-mail or to do some word processing. No registration required. '^then a mile of warm sea-scented beach [Browning] YOUTH SERVICES 2002 SUMMER READING CLUBS are here ! Don’t delay ! Register at the Information Desk in the Youth Services Department for another summer of fun ! Summer Reading Club Kindergarten to Grade 6: Pick up a membership package consisting of Reading “Suit- caseâ€, Bookmark, and Calendar of Events. The Clubs run from June 24 to August 24 on a drop-in basis. Report your read- ings to the librarian, pick up your weekly surprise, register for weekly special programs and get a chance to win fabulous prizes. Wednesday, July 3 & Wednesday, July 10 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ARE WE THERE YET? *(Ages 6+1 Get rid of those boring car rides with a “Travel Trunk†that you decorate and fill with super activities. You’ll have a chance to try some of them too ! Registration for both dates begins Monday. June 24. Wednesday, July 17 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. THERE’S “SPACE†AT THE LIBRARY !* (Ages 6+i Join our special guests from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre for demonstra- tions, discussions with an astronomer and an activity where the audience will “become†our solar system. Registration begins Monday. July 8. HATS ON...FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS !* (Ages 6+J Be safer this summer on the beach or in the woods with a personalized sunhat, a first aid canister and more. Creativity required. Registration begins Monday. July 15. Wednesday, July 31 TALES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE 2:00-3:00 p.m * (Ages 6+) Wednesday, Aug. 7 2:00-3:00 p.m V V TALES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE *(Ages 8+J Pull up a log, enjoy a campfire treat and get ready for an hour of scary tales to chill your bones. Registration for both pro- / grams begins Monday. July 22. Read-To-Me Club 2002 (for pre-schoolers) Join a club especially designed for parents and young pre- schoolers. Keep a record of books you have shared in the special booklet available at the Youth Services Information Desk. Drop in for weekly stickers and stamps. Club runs from June 24 to August 24. Teen Summer Reading Club 2002 Registration is going strong. Read and be eligible for coupons for free items and prizes from local sponsors. Contact us at teens@.westvanlib.org for further information and to get lists of recommended books for the summer. Summer Family Storvtime Join us for a half-hour of stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets for the WHOLE family. July 3 - August 30 Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30 a.m. No registration necessary. Just DROP IN and have fun! LIBRARY HOURS Monday to Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. closed The Library will be closed Sundays for the Summer beginning July and will reopen Sunday September S***