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Cannon, Margaret China Tide (330.971 CAN) A compelling account of the Hong Kong Chinese and their exodus pending the communist rule in 1997. Hours of inter views, scrupulous research a complete portrait from dockworkers to T.V. celebrities. -- CHILDREN' S DEPARTMENT A special program for 1--18 month Babytime: old babies and their parents or caregivers. Songs, action games, fingerplays, picture Ask for details in books and lots of fun. the Children's Department. V OCTOBER LIBRARY NEWS A number of events are scheduled for the month of October, which is being officially proclaimed as Library Month in West Vancouver. Sunday, October 1, marks the commencement of Sunday opening of the Library once again, between 1 and 5 p.m. However, the building will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. exclusively for the GIANT BOOKSALE which the Friends of the Library are once again sponsoring. Here's a chance to pick up some great bargains while contributing to the Friends' building fund. There will also be puppet shows and other activities during the afternoon. Besides raising the roof on October 1, we expect to replace it during the next few The entire shake roof covering most weeks. of the building is due to be restored, with the tar and gravel sections at the east end of the building being repaired. We apologize in advance for any noise or inconvenience that this may cause. The excitement is building towards the official kick--off of the Memorial Library's building expansion campaign. Watch for details in the near future. ** * *** Mowat, Claire Pomp and Circumstance (971.064 Mow) Anecdotal, gossipy and rich with detail. Claire Mowat as lady--in-waiting to Lily Schreyer from 1979 to 1984 accompanied the Schreyers on many state visits. She contributes a sophisticated look at a world of highnesses, banquets and royal palaces. AND LOOK FORWARD TO Francis, Dick Straight Race of Scorpions Dunnett, Dorothy Princess Royal Parker, John Solomon Gursky was here Richler, Mordecai So worthy my love Woodiwiss, Kathleen Towards a Just Society Trudeau, Pierre Merchants of Misery Malarek, Victor Hong Kong Morris, Jan Chilcotin and Beyond St. Pierre, Paul Tiananmen Square Siminie, Scott Foucault's Pendulum Eco, Umberto Dance on the Earth Laurence, Margaret Natural Curiosity Drabble, Margaret Caribbean Michener, James My Turn Reagan, Nancy and more to come through October and November. V Stories, action Middle Bear Storytime: For 3 year olds. games and film strips. Drop in! Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. *** *** Big Bear Storytime: Longer stories, film strips and lots of fun for 4 to 6 year olds. Drop in! Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. * ***** -- -- Puppet Shows: * -- -- -- Jack The Giant Killer Puppet Show for Drop in! 4-7 year olds. Sunday, October 1: (Repeat) 1st show 2:00 p.m. 2nd show 3:00 p.m. - -- - -- -- -- (Parents, you can shop at the book sale while your children are entertained.) -- -- -- * Spooky Halloween Puppet Show for 4-7 year olds. Drop in! Tuesday, October 31, at 3:30 p.m. REMEMBER ... Christmas craft books and Christmas cook books will be on display starting October 1. "The misty bright October". Clough LIBRARY HOURS 1989 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Monday to Friday 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday (Oct.--Apr.) 1 p.m. - - -- - V - WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Drive West Vancouver B.C. V7V 1J8 (604) 926-3291