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The Friends of the Library are a group of people who provide support for the Library and its services in a variety of ways. Currently numbering about 115 members, the Friends host the above--mentioned special events and receptions, deliver books to homebound patrons, operate a small gift shop in the Library from time to time and organize the semi--annual book sales. They are already planning for this year's major book sale, scheduled to open at Watch for 8:30 a.m., Sunday, October 1. details. cc ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY ... mostly watercolours by West Vancouver artist Robert Florian will be on display in the gallery during the month of August. Robert has been interested in art and painting since childhood and has spent many years studying fine arts. Much of this exhibition will feature paintings from his travels through France, Hungary and Britain. Robert Florian is a talented young artist and some of the beautiful paintings are reminiscent of the colours and style of Monet and the country around Giverny. Reception, artist in attendance: FLETCHER, Jessica Gin and Daggers (FIC FLE) A "Murder She Wrote" mystery never shown on television ... Jessica Fletcher is invited to London to address the Society of Mystery Writers and while spending a weekend at her friends' manor house becomes a suspect in her hostess's murder. From Scotland Yard to the sparkle of the Savoy and waterfront London Jessica must keep ahead of the police to prove herself innocent! Exciting and suspenseful! LEITHAUSER, Brad Hence (FIC LEI) Intelligent and unsettling. A brilliant story of a famous Chess Match between a 21 year old M.I.T. genius and a computer chess program. Questions today's values, artificial intelligence and life in the twenty--first century. Gripping! SEBASTION, Tim Spy Shadow (FIC SEB) Eastern Europe, Russia and London are the settings for this second first--rate thriller by B.B.C. correspondent Tim Sebastion. Unseen enemies, two seemingly unrelated deaths miles apart and betrayals at the highest level combine to make this an intelligent fast--paced thriller. TAI, Jeanne Spring Bamboo (FIC SPR) Translated for the first time from Chinese a remarkable selection of short fiction from contemporary China. Varied in style and plot, the authors, all under forty, reflect the changes occurring in China at the deepest levels of society. Literate and creative. 4 C Tuesday, August 1st, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT When planning your next trip you may wish to consult resources in the Reference Department. Among the many atlases is a new revised edition of the Greater London Street Atlas coverage extends beyond the M25 and deep into the Home Counties. Also of interest are: The Travelers' Guide to European Customs and Manners; Overcoming Jet , the 3-step program developed at the Argonne National Laboratory. Publications that a disabled traveller will find useful are: Access America, an atlas and guide to the National Parks for visitors with disabilities; Frommer's A Guide for the Disabled Traveler the United States, Canada and Europe; Access in London, Access in Paris, Access in Israel three tourist guides for disabled people and those who have problems getting around. -- -- -- THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER AUGUST WARM AND DRY ... time to relax before the hustle of the fall ... if you are enjoying a lazy, quiet, holiday choose a book for company! We offer a few suggestions: -- f L CROSS, Amanda A Trap for Fools (FIC CR0) Literate and witty, another marvellous plot with English professor/sleuth Kate Fansler. An unlikely suicide, many suspects, a university setting and politics mix in this eighth story for Ainanda Cross fans. A pleasurable read! ISON, Graham Confirm or Deny (MYS ISO) A traitor in A splendid, intricate novel. M15 and the Director--General must call in Special Branch to set the trap. A first rate thriller ... a masterful plot of police procedure by a former high ranking police officer. Cl