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(940.5409 GRA) Canadians and the Second World War 1939-1945 on the battlefield, at home and in victory. This is the second book written by J.L. Granatstein and Desmond Morton portraying the role of Canadians during the wars. --. Stories, songs and Middle Bear Storytime: Drop in! lots of fun for 3 year olds. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. until December 20. December Library Well here we are at the end of the l980s, a decade that represented the age of automation A computer for the Memorial Library. installed in 1981 provided Western Canada's first public on--line catalogue. We're now generation system that enables into a second patrons to do much more sophisticated catalogue searching and to dial into the computer using their own PC and modem. In 1980 the Library had plenty of space for a collection of 126,700 volumes. Today 15,000 of its 167,000 volumes are in off--site storage, circulation has grown by one quarter and We're ending the information queries by 78%. decade with a capital campaign to finance an expansion to meet space needs for the next 20 jars. II Some things haven't changed: efficient, friendly service is still what we aim to provide. The major component of the collec tion remains hardcover books, despite the introduction of audio and video cassettes and compact discs in recent years. Again for this last Christmas of the 80s we'll offer a haven from the bustle and haste of holiday preparations. UNICEF cards are on sale here and the Christmas Bureau will have an outlet at the Library. The decorations, Longer stories, songs Big Bear Storytime: Every and film strips for 4 to 6 year olds. Friday at 10:30 a.m until Dec. 22. ******** if you are away for the holidays and have a parent or relative who needs home service please let us help! We will deliver books, records, magazines and tapes to homebound patrons. Call Adult Services at 926--3291, local 311; we will be happy to arrange! HOME SERVICE ... Festive stories, Christmas Story Specials: No pre--registration songs and filmstrips. required. Limit of 50 in the audience so come early. Wed., Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Fri., Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. -- COFFEE AND CHRISTMAS MUSIC will start December 18th until the 24th. Relax during the rush and enjoy a tranquil few moments in the Library with a refreshing cup of coffee and the pleasure of traditional Christmas music. -- 3 year olds 4--6 year olds will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." E. Scrooge Take a break from Christmas at Park Royal: Library shopping to visit us at Park Royal. Storytellers will be reading old favourites in the South Mall at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, December 15, and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 16. CHILDREN' S DEPARTMENT Author Visit: Janet Lunn, acclaimed author of `Double Spell', `The Root Cellar', `Shadow in Hawthorne Bay' and `Amos's Sweater' is coming to the Library. Free! Drop in! Thursday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m. ******** Santa Claus Puppet Show for 4-7 year olds. Drop in! Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 3:30 p.m. LIBRARY HOURS 1989 Monday to Friday 10 a.a. 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p... 5 p.m. Sunday (Oct.-Apr.) 1 p.m. Christmas Day, Closed: Boxing Day, New Year's Day - - -- - WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARy 1950 Marine Drive I West VacoUVer B.C. V7V 1J8 (604) 926-3291