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locations investigated did not, and we thank the School Board for making this location available at a rental which the Library Board considers very fair. Approximately 16,000--20,000 items will be moved out of the Library initially; these will be books typically that are older, that are less frequently borrowed, or that have other copies in the collection. Most of the books will be removed from the Adult collection, with others coining from the Reference and Children's areas. Items that have been removed to storage will be clearly identified in the computer catalogue and will be available for loan (unless Reference) after a slight delay. More about this subject later in the year. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY ... a selection of water colours by West Vancouver engineer and artist Alan Reynolds will be displayed in the gallery during the month of August. A member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a director of the West Vancouver Sketch Club, Mr. Reynolds has painted in many countries. His subjects include land and seascapes, portraits and still life; his media include acrylics, oils and watercolours. This collection is a recollection of the artist's 25 day visit to China in the Fall of 1987. Most paintings are for sale. Reception ... C- FIC GREY, Anthony GREY Peking A sweeping tale of modern China, beginning with the Long March and ending with the overthrow of the Gang of Four in 1976. A touching tale of two intertwined families one English, one Chinese whose lives are irrevoc ably touched by one of the greatest of modern revolutions. Deceit, misunder standing, romance and action. An exciting story. -- -- a FIC RAP artist in attendance: Tuesday, August 2nd, 7:30--8:30 p.m. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT A reminder for those of you planning to further pursue your education, the Refer ence Department maintains a collection of university and college calendars. As well as B.C. and Canadian coverage there are calendars for some American institutions. Directories available include: The World of Learning; Studies Abroad; Directory of Canadian Universities; American Universities and Colleges; Guide to American Graduate Schools; Comparative Guide to American Colleges. Other publications of interest are: Admission Requirements for Inter national Students at Colleges and Universi ties in the United States; Canadian govern ment titles, e.g. National Guide to College and University Programmes; Ellis Chart (com parative chart of apprentice training pro grainmes); Job Futures an occupational outlook to 1995. Other titles on testing for college entrance are also available. -- REMINDERS: ... holiday loans continue 6 weeks: TUESDAY DISCUSSION GROUP will commence at the end of September: PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL seminars will be presented monthly October to June. - RAPHAEL, Frederic After the War By the hugely successful and award winning author of Two for the Road and Glittering Prizes, this thrilling and skilled novel spans wartime Devon, occupied Germany, Greece, Africa with Israel as a constant backdrop friendship, romance, a poignant portrait of postwar years. WALLER, Leslie Amazing Faith A glittering novel of an imaginary Riviera principality ... Hollywood star becomes princess ... reigns royally and happily ... ends tragically. An astonishingly woven novel of European aristocracy and perhaps truth behind headlines? FIC WAL AUGUST ... the last lazy days of summer 15 more days of the rising of Sirius (dog days July 15 August 15) traditionally the hottest days of the year. Beach weather ... take a good book to the sea shore or contemplate projects for the Fall. We offer a few suggestions: -- -- We are adding to our music section: M The Songs of Oscar Hammerstein II 781.81 "A giant of the theatre" and a HAM unique and rare individual. Lee Snider has written a revealing intro duction enabling us to appreciate the man and thus understand his brilliant work. FIC MOR MORTIMER, John Summers Lease An elegant and sophisticated comedy and mystery. Superb wit and dire doings in an expatriate community living in the glorious hills of Siena, Italy.