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-- -- minor increases in numbers of pamphets, records, video cassettes, CD's and so on which will be detailed in the official annual report; 156,594 individual titles listed in the computer catalogue, compared to 123,354 (not including paperbacks) in 1987; ADULT SERVICES ( TN THE GALLERY ... historical photographs of ilorseshoe Bay from the archival collection of West Vancouver Memorial Library. February 1 - 28 * cost per item borrowed $1.77 compared to $1.65 (if this seems like quite a jump, we should mention that our costs in 1988 included acquisition of off-site storage for up to 50,000 volumes; also that the B.C. average in 1987 was $2.05). V PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL ... presents a tour through the tax form. The instructor will explain ... some of the changes that have been introduced; taxable and non--taxable income; how to claim personal deductions and RRSP contributions to help take advantage of all the tax breaks available and much more. Monday, February 13 7:00 9:00 p.m. Seminar Room -- 623.8942 GRAHAM, Donald Keepers of the Light A history of British Columbia's light-v houses and their keepers written by one of the keepers of West Vancouver's Point Atkinson light. The author, a professional historian before becoming a light keeper, has presented a beauti fully illustrated account of 125 years of history of manned lights. Filled with adventure, tragedy, heroism and humour. A remarkable saga. 623.8942 GRAHAM, Donald GRA Lights of the Inside Passage The second volume of the history of the West Coast lighthouses, their keepers and families carries the tale to the lights of the Inside Passage, stretching from the Gulf Islands to Alaska. Gripping, thrilling and beautifully written, this account reveals more recent struggles of the keepers against government and the threat of automation. 971.06 NASH, Knowlton Times to Remembex NAS Memories in photographs and text of the most remarkable events and news stories of the last fifty years in Canadian history. From the beaches of Normandy to Canadian--Russian hockey an entertaining look into the great sad, heroic, joyous moments which have shaped our recent past. -- -- -- We always hope that the higher totals we record each year are an indication that we're doing a better job of meeting your Library Please let us know if this isn't your needs. perception. All things considered, another hectic but (we feel) productive and satisfying year for the Memorial Library. Class size is limited so please pre--register by calling 926--3291, local 311. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT r With income tax time just around the corne come and visit the Reference Department for information on RRSPs, Mutual Funds and the new tax laws. The Library has received the loan of a wonderful collection of photographs of Horseshoe Bay from the Sewell family. Copies of these photos will be on display in the They include gallery during the month. photos of the old Horseshoe Bay Hotel taken in the 1920s, Whytecliff Lodge in the l930s, the early days of the Sun Free Salmon Derby, Sewell's Landing then and now, and famous visitors to the Bay such as Bing Crosby and Ralph Edwards. C Histories make men wise ... for February reading we offer a few titles from our remarkable Canadian past. 385.09 FOLKINS, Wentworth FOL The Great Days of Canadian Steam From New Foundland to British Columbia a brilliant collection of full colour steam train paintings by internation ally acclaimed railway artist Wentworth Accurate and authentic in Folkins. every detail, a nostalgic look at the way we were. The text to each painting will awaken an emotional response. C)