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As usage of the Memorial Library continues to its continues grow and collection the becomes inexorable expansion, overcrowding an increasingly urgent problem. Our meeting r' and children's activity room are far too Sm. to handle the numbers of people who wish to attend our programs. Our shelves are far too (just crowded to allow for efficient operation trying to reshelve 3,000 returning 2,000 books every day on shelves that are already Sometime bulging is a constant challenge). this year we expect to begin storing some of as our lesser--used books in off-site storage a temporary measure only, we hope. -- -- IN THE GALLERY ` U SICAL MEMORIES by scenic artist, designer and ( 1 ward winner Robert Lawson R.C.A., A.O.C.A., will be on display in the Library May 1-15. Mr. Lawson has designed hundreds of productions variety, drama, film drama, opera, ballet and concerts. He won an Emmy award for his production of "Cinder ella"and a Grande Prix of Monte Carlo for his "Romeo and Juliet". - PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL The party's over.. .drinking and driving laws in B.C a seminar conducted by Mr. J. J. McIntyre. Such topics as the legal definitions of impairment and offence, the initial contact with police, the breathalyzer test, conviction, consequences of an impaired driving charge and much more will be discussed. Date: Monday, May 1:1, 1987 Time: 7:00 9:00 pm. Place: Seminar Room -- .. All photographs are for sale. SAM BLACK. A SELECTION IN VARIOUS MEDIA... by well known West Coast artist Sam Black will be on display from May 16 May 31. Mr. Black's works are in many private, corporate and public permanent collections throughout the world. His work largely reflects his interest in the sea and life forms of the coastal fringes. .. . - If the people of West Van ever stop borrowing books from us at the usual rate, we'll be in 40,000 items big trouble once the 30,000 that are "out there" at any given moment start please stop don't in. So coming back borrowing! -- For pre-registration please call 926-3291, local 311. THE WORLD OF WORDS. reading: 509.51 TEM . . . a pot pourri of Spring TEMPLE, Robert The Geyt.&ti 3 o ChLna Did you know.. the Chinese were the first to invent the suspension bridge, the fishing reel, the stirrup, playing cards, the decimal system and much more.. .3,000 years of science, dis covery and invention -wonderfully illustrated for browsing or ref erence. . - REFERENCE DEPARTMENT SPINAL HEALTH WEEK A newly published annotated business bibliography with an index has been prepared for library users to consult at the reference desk. This booklet contains a list of all the most important business references held by the library, in addition to a description of their contents and usage. The Reference department has just acquired the new 20 vol. 6th edition of the McGrawHill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, a valuable college-level research resource. Due to user demand, we are presently adding engineering handbooks to our collection, two new titles being: Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers (3rd ed.) and Perry's Chemical Engineers Handbook (6th ed.) - May 1 to May 7, 1981 ( Workshop in the Library conducted by Dr. Frank Martin. A chiropractic approach to low back main, headaches and stress. A short 20 minute ;ide presentation will show how these cond itions are related to the spinal column and will be followed by a question and answer period. Date: Monday, May 4, 1987 Time: 7:00 9:00 pm. Place: Seminar Room - 828 GAL GALLANT, Mavis PanL Noeboo(ai Essays and reviews written between 1968 and 1985... a major selection by one of Canada's greatest writers. For old and new admirers. A wonderful collection! 909 GU R GURNEY, Gene Kvigdovn o A.s-&, the MAdd.ee E-t, avid At-ea A companion volume to Kingdoms of Europe.