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- although we always try to respond to suggestions of this kind for improvements to the services, we prefer to do this without compromising other aspects of the Memorial Library's operation. The Board has been intent for some time on extending Sunday openings, at least through the month of May. It won't happen this year but perhaps in 1990 we can extend this most popular time for library access further into the Spring. And if demand still shows no sign of wavering, despite the increasing lure of gardening and golfing weather, who knows? IN THE GALLERY ... paintings in oils and watercolours by West Vancouver artist MAX BANBURY will be displayed in the gallery through the month of May. Mr. Banbury has painted since childhood, worked on display and theatre and for ten years before retiring was golf pro at McCleery Golf Course. Large and colourful abstracts will be exhibited in this show. All works are for sale. The artist will be in attendance at a reception on Monday, May 1st, 7:30--8:30 p.m. FRESH AS PAINT ... `timeless' ... `delightful' are words which have been used to describe some of the classic humour written from the early l900s to the forties. This month we offer a selection to lift your hearts and bring a smile to your lips from the glorious and magical writing of this time. Do you remember "Three Men in a Boat"? Read on! BENSON, E.F. Mapp and Lucia (FIC BEN) Arch rivals Lucia and Elizabeth meet head--on again as Lucia takes up residence in Tilling. Lucia with her music, her literature, her Italian, her Georgino, becomes insufferable to Mapp who has reigned supreme. Faithful and feckless, neighbour--gossip, chatterings and goings on ... extravagant adventures an irresistible read! BEMELMANS, LUDWIG Tell Them It Was Wonderful (818 BEM) Sophisticated and engaging these sometimes hilarious reminiscences by the author of the "Madeline" books will provide delightful relaxation to the most discriminating reader. Pranks in an exclusive New York restaurant, a shipboard chase involving a wild dog and zany accounts of his screen writing career in Hollywood. JEROME, JEROME K. Three Men In A Boat (to say nothing of the dog) (827 J) Summer boating along the Thames, three chums and a dog! Sounds idyllic and tranquil but before launching the most madcap adventure begins. The three boatmen contend with food rations, locks and lock--keepers, a barking and unpredictable dog, a budding romance and almost total dissolution of friendship. As nostalgic and appealing as when first published! j* F!( , `h a' PpI_IV_ ,p__ REFERENCE DEPARTMENT /44 In Spring our thoughts turn to enhancing our natural surroundings. An excellent place to start is a new purchase entitled The Heritag of the Rose. This book is for those dedica ted gardeners who not only want rose gardens but want to know the provenience of their varieties. Another recent item: Margaret Mee's In Search of Flowers of the Amazon Forests is a beauti fully documented journal of the author's scientific travels in the region. This book is especially timely in light of what is feared will be serious ecological change in that area in the years to come. For those who are concerned with what is happening to the environment we have clipping files on various aspects of pollution, as well as the Canadian Environmental Control Newsletter, which covers legal aspects, special reports and governmental implementations. PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL ... presents a seminar on planning for retirement Monday, May 15, 1989, 7:00--9:00 p.m. Seminar Room The instructor will discuss such topics as RRSPs, RRIFs, the changes to the Capital Gains exemptions, how to decide how much you must save, and morel Careful planning is the key to success! Class size is limited so please pre--register by calling 926-3291.