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the background music and the special programmes will herald the approach of Christmas Why not join us? Eve. Apart from holiday closures on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, regular hours Weather per of operation will be in place. mitting, the Bookmobile will also maintain its regular schedule. Next Best wishes for the holiday season. year we'll hope once again to add to your reading pleasure while helping everyone meet the challenges of the l990s. TT SERVICES [IN THE GALLERY ... distinctive watercolours by West Vancouver artist Brenda Hewer will be on display during the month of December. Brenda has a degree in Commercial Art from Capilano College and has studied under a scholarship from the Federation of Canadian Artists. Her paintings are subtle with a great play of light and shadow evoking the seasons and wild flora found in the fields and forests of the Gulf Islands. Reception, artist in attendance: December 1, 7:30--8:30 p.m. JENCKS, Charles Post-Modernism: The New Classicism in Art and Architecture (700.904 JEN) A fine explanation and an elegantly illus trated tome on just what "Post--Modernism", in architecture, art and painting, is and looks like. The author is well known as a critic of architecture and the author of several books, including "The Language of Post--Modern Architecture", which documents the state and future of architecture in the world. Stylish and original. A beautifully produced book 1 SMITH, Thomas G. Industrial Light and Magic The Art of Special Effects (791.43024 SMI) A dazzling introduction to the world of the experts who turn the screen into fantasy and magic. Industrial light and magic is the organization and the author was production supervisor and general manager for some years. Illustrated with colour photographs, black and white technical drawings and pro files of the creative geniuses behind such films as "Raiders of the Lost Ark", the "Star Trek" films, "Star Wars", "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad". A magical world I NEERING, Rosemary The Coast of British Coltunbia (917.11 NEE) Produced with 120 full--colour photographs by Bob Heiger and an accompanying text by Rosemary Neering, the grandeur and beauty of the British Columbia Coast is revealed in all its wonderful form. From sandy beaches to windswept slopes the history, natural diversity of land and sea is lovingly recorded. A reminder for all of us to preserve the future of this remarkable landi REFERENCE DEPARTMENT A reminder at this time of the year, that the resources of the Reference Department include a large collection of Canadian and American city telephone books, as well as those for These can be accessed by London, England. telephone (926--3291, local 271) or in person. Also available are the Canadian Postal Code and the United States Zip Code books. Holiday time brings to mind the problems of accommodation. A recent addition to our collection is the Hotel and Travel Index, a quarterly publication offering listings of over 45,000 hotels, motels and resorts world wide, organized geographically and alphabetically. Listings include all necessary booking data address, telephone, telex, fax, toll-free reservation numbers as well as rates, representatives, credit card information and more. -- AUTHOR IN THE LIBRARY ... well known author, broadcaster and World War II correspondent Peter Stursberg will be in the Library on Monday, December 4, 7:30--9:00 p... (in the Seminar Room) to discuss his latest book "Roland Michener: The Last Viceroy", statesman, politician and Governor--General of Canada 1967-1974. To share this evening with Mr. Stursberg please pre-register by calling 926--3291, local 311. THE FESTIVE SEASON IS HERE! ... for that favoured person for Christmas, or an enjoyment for yourself, we suggest a few titles not on our "Gift Books" list. These are a little more expensive but will be treasured in the years to come. THE EARL OF HAREWOOD Kobbe's Illustrated Opera Book (782.1 HAR) Twenty--six of the world's best loved operas. Each work is in historical context with a list of characters and voice types, synopsis of plot and a critical appraisal. For the newcomer to opera this is an easy introduction and a delight for all opera goers.