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about poor lighting in the Library. There are still some problem areas, but we're getting there. You indicated during the 1985 community survey that the Memorial Library still enjoys very high regard in this Thank you for the endorse community. ment and for your patronage in 1985. We look forward to providing you with friendly, efficient service again in 1986. ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT II ·HE GALLERY - DID YOU KNOW ST. VALENTINE was martyred in Rome on the 14th of February about the year 270 A.D., was never concerned with cupids and hearts, and the conne tion of his name with that of love is purely accidental. It was because St. Valentine died on the 14th of February that his name has ever since been associated with the spring festival of Lupercalia which was celebrated on February 15th. Geoffrey Chaucer first wrote of St. Valentine in association with birds pairing, and Charles, Duke of Orleans whiled away his time in the Tower of London writing romantic verse, one of which is particularly apt for today's Valentines. In the 18th Century love--tokens, religious Valen tines and the advent of greeting cards hastened Today the custom the evolution of the Valentine. persists. "wztn te du hirIø rIin mr mating Iuid ii 1euin pairø rnnthin; Jnllaweà iuit Ie rnutJ atu maidpu, (a11ed etrl at!er Vu1nfin" Punch, 1899 Paintings on silk by artist Jaleh Af shin Djam will be displayed in the Gallery during the month of February. her Her delicate use of colour is appealing and issues. t style sometimes reflects curren her Mrs. Djam studied in Italy and now lives with uver. Vanco family in West All paintings are for sale. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT The Library retains a selection of periodicals in Reference going back many years, depending upon when the The titles are subscriptions began. h value and researc their chosen for ete run of compl a keep we attempt to the arti cases, most In the issues. icals period these in cles that appear purch s service index-- in are indexed ased by the Library or in special index files organized by the librari For example, should patrons wish ans. on to discover the most recent news search by it find will ACID RAIN they ing the Readers' Guide Index, which r will direct them to Maclean's, Octobe 1985; , Sept.6 e, Scienc 21, 1985; Environ Science News, Sept.7, 1985; Science and 1984; ment, July/August, the ing Check 1984. Digest, Sept. patron the Index Canadian Periodical will find Outdoor Canada, May, 1984 and Science Dimension (Feb.), issue no.2, 1984, have articles on Acid Rain. These samples of periodicals available on the topic should disclose the value of periodicals as a research and reference resource when collected on a continual basis. PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL -- Course: a tour through the personal tax form. Monday, February 17, 1986 DATE: 9:00 p.m. 7:00 TIME: Room ar Semin PLACE: -- This course will discuss the what is the purpose of a tax penalty for not filing a tax tion of the various parts of have been made, and more. following form, what is the return, a brief descrip the form, changes that (j pre--register, please call 926--3291, local 311. PLEASURES NEWLY FOUND Check this compact discs. A new audio age collection. 's Library your to n exciting additio d a CD acquire has know you ne If you or someo on selecti our from borrow now player you may your ate stimul to jazz classical to of discs listening experience. -- -- -- music creep in our ears "Let the sound ..." Become the touches of sweet harmon' -- Seven day loan, two per person. Shakespeare